Talk about a long, large 70’s green dream machine (and a two-toned green paint combo at that), then check out this well-preserved 1978 Ford LTD II Sport with the optional Sports Touring Package. It is quite the time capsule… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
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Turbo Hot Hatch: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
Like most car enthusiasts, I have a short list of vehicles that reside in the “If I ever found one, I’d buy one” category. While early 90s domestics aren’t a big target of mine, the Dodge Daytona is an… more»
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3,600 Mile Restomod: 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia
When you’re considering a modified car to buy, one of the more challenging aspects of the transaction is whether the car aligns with your own tastes and preferences. For sellers, that’s the biggest risk of either embarking on a… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster
The automotive world was littered with kit cars from the 1960s until the 1980s. They are rarely seen today, but one of the better cars from the days of old was the 1983 Blakely Bernardi Roadster. Buyers could choose… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 41 Genuine Miles!
Although I don’t often do it, I’m willing to stick out my neck and state that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be one of the best original and unrestored examples in the world. That is hardly surprising, considering… more»
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Needs Nothing: 1961 Chrysler Windsor
It is common to look at classics with more than six decades under their belts and begin to tally up what it will cost its new owner to return the car in question to a physical, mechanical, and cosmetic… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Screaming Chicken. It remains one of the most identifiable vehicle graphics from the 1970s. It owed little to subtlety, adorning the hood of most Pontiac Trans Ams from that era. This 1979 example is no exception. It is… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many purists view the 1970 Corvette as the best of the C3 models. They generally base this belief on that year being the last before Chevrolet began detuning its engines to comply with upcoming emission restrictions. This 1970 Convertible… more»
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Only 9K Miles! 1973 Chevrolet C-10
I have opined before about Mopar Mania and Chevy Craziness and today’s find, a 1973 Chevrolet C-10, reinforces that thought process. Square body (1973-1987) Chevrolet pickup trucks are hot right now, no doubt about it. But here, we have… more»
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Rotary Engine Survivor: 1974 Mazda RX-3
UPDATE 02/04/2023: Listing a classic car for sale in the weeks leading to Christmas can be a wise move as potential buyers consider treating themselves to an early present. However, sometimes the strategy doesn’t work, and that appears the… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon
When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»
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No Reserve 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Apart from “two-for-one” deals, if you are like me, any auction where a classic is offered with No Reserve will immediately grab your attention. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS, but there is far more… more»
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Original 427: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is important never to judge a book by its cover because it could be the ideal way to miss out on a promising classic project. That might be the case with this 1968 Corvette Convertible. Its tired exterior… more»
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44K Mile 1979 Lincoln Versailles
About a half-dozen years after this 1979 Lincoln Versailles was made, I had a Chrysler LeBaron convertible, which I always referred to as a K-car with chrome. Is this Versailles a Ford Granada or Mercury Monarch with chrome, or… more»
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Museum Find: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville With 1,726 Only Miles
Museums across the country are wonderful hiding places for classic cars. Although most require work to return to a roadworthy state after years of inactivity, the climate-controlled environment means they are usually well-preserved. Such is the case with this… more»
