If you want to transport yourself back to the 1970s in luxurious style, look no further than this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. Advertising of the day positioned Lincoln as “the final step up.” I’m not sure about that,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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15K Miles! 1988 Winnebago Elandan 37RQ
I had to sell a beloved mid-1960s car a couple of years ago because it was almost twenty feet long and I had to rent a storage space to park it inside because our garage at the time wasn’t… more»
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18k Mile Survivor: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates (1940-96) and was the finest automobile they built except for the Imperial. If you wanted luxury and performance but didn’t quite have the resources for the latter, this is the… more»
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Grandpa’s 4X4: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
This original-appearing, almost-survivor 1987 Jeep Wrangler was only pulled from storage last week in Fremont, California, but the seller tells us it fired right up on new gasoline! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price… more»
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Interesting History: 1991 Honda CRX Si
The seller of this 1991 Honda CRX Si tells us that this car has had a very interesting history, including being owned by an older gentleman who never drove over 60 mph in the right lane. I’m SO glad… more»
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Bi-Turbo Beauty: 1990 BMW Alpina B10
Over the years, I’ve let it be known that I’m a fairly enthusiastic vintage BMW fan. This interest has waned a bit as the company continues to move in a direction that is thoroughly opposite of enthusiast interests, along… more»
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Never Restored: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS
Jaguar has a rich history in sports car production, and the XK150 marked the last hurrah for its “XK100” series before introducing the legendary E-Type. This XK150 rolled off the line in 1959 and is an original and unrestored… more»
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Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»
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Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon
Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»
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53K-Mile 1991 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance
Something that most of us don’t think about is where names come from, in general, let alone when they’re vehicle-related. I’m thinking of the word, Brougham. How many of you knew that was actually a gentleman’s name? This 1991 Cadillac… more»
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Estate Sale Turbo: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH
The seller of this 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo is just the second owner of this 1980s pocket rocket. He supposedly snagged it out of an estate after the original owner passed away, and boy, did he stumble upon… more»
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Unrestored Shop Truck: 1936 Dodge LC Pickup
By the 1930s, Dodge Brothers was owned by Chrysler, the Dodge brothers both having passed away in 1920. Changes were afoot as a new design for Dodge trucks was introduced in 1936, with streamlined hood and fender contours, and… more»
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340 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
The automotive world is full of homologation specials built by manufacturers to qualify for various racing categories. The 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A was one such car that the company produced to qualify for the Sports Car Club of America’s… more»
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MG Movie Car: 1947 MG TC
Many believe that the MG TC started the sports car movement in America. While that is a subject for debate, you cannot deny that the MG TC was very different than the cars coming off American assembly lines in… more»
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Almost New: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The late 1980s was the high-water mark for personal luxury coupes in America. Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, Regals, and the occasional Grand Prix ruled NASCAR, and win on Sunday sell on Monday was still a thing. While all of these… more»
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A Driver’s Survivor: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Starting out as the Alfa Romeo Alfetta in 1972, a more potent version known as the GTV6 came along a few years later. I have covered previous examples but they usually have a lot of “stuff” wrong with them…. more»
