The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Hot Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
In 1991, GMC dabbled in the performance pickup truck market, somewhat like Dodge had done earlier with its Lil Red Express. A one-year-only model, the Syclone’s speed capabilities were compared to that of the Chevy Corvette and the Ferrari… more»
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Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Beautiful in Black: 1991 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac introduced the Coupe de Ville in 1950. From then until 2005 it would be a regular staple of the brand’s portfolio. When multiple doors were needed, buyers would opt for the Sedan de Ville. This 1991 Coupe de… more»
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4X4 Survivor: 1963 International Harvester Scout 80
The IH Scout 80 was an early off-road SUV built to compete with the Jeep and its production lasted from 1961 to 1980. It was a 2-door pickup with a removable hardtop and fold-down windshield (the latter on early… more»
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13K Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Black cars are usually associated with the bad guy. For this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the car is both beautiful and sinister. Under the hood is a 4 cam 32 valve V8 engine that at the time was the… more»
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Grandma’s Cruiser: 1956 Lincoln Premiere
The Lincoln Premiere was a luxury car produced from 1956-60. It was slotted below the ultra-posh Continental Mark II and above the Capri which it was based upon. This ’56 edition was owned from new by the seller’s grandmother… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1964 Nissan Bluebird 410
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the company’s most popular cars. Launched in 1957, it would be part of the Nissan portfolio through 2001. In its earlier years in the U.S. market, the cars were marketed under the Datsun… more»
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Loaded Rust-Free 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE 4×4
The Nissan D21, known as the Hardbody here in the US, was quite an upgrade from the previous Nissan pickups which were more pragmatic work trucks. This 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab 4×4 5-speed pickup is loaded and rust-free… more»
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Original Owner! 1978 Suzuki GS1000
Having twenty times the engine size and more than twenty times the horsepower power of my only Suzuki, this gorgeous one-owner 23,187-mile 1978 Suzuki GS1000 appears to be an absolute jewel. Vintage Japanese motorcycles are hot and having a… more»
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Brazilian Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Fox
The VW Fox was a variant of the Gol that was manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil. It was sold in North America between 1987-93. It was an entry-level subcompact that offered practicality and economy over frills. Its success in… more»
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Briarwood Survivor: 1991 Jeep Cherokee
The XJ-series Jeep Cherokee is a well-known quantity by this point, celebrated for its off-prowess, extremely reliable powertrains, and classic good looks. While we have seen some definite high watermark sales that show collectors love to find these in… more»
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Signed by Shelby: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is a heavily modified example of one of the most collectible of the Fox-body ‘Stangs, and while it has under 30,000 original miles, it’s not exactly a survivor. The Cobra is still extremely clean… more»
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Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition
Motoring tastes can change, and when the final Bronco rolled off the Wayne, Michigan, production line on June 12th, 1996, many people saw it as the end of an era. Buyers had begun to turn their backs on these… more»
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4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV
To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»
