The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Huge Price Drop: 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton
UPDATE: No, this is not deja vu. I usually avoid featuring a classic car when an owner lists it for the third time, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1957 Imperial Crown. There is no… more»
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Short Circuit: Johnny 5 is Headed to Auction!
Like classic cars, movie memorabilia is enjoying growing popularity. The right pieces can fetch staggering prices, and when I saw this beauty, I knew it deserved an article. Short Circuit was a 1986 sci-fi/fantasy movie, and its primary props… more»
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Low Original Miles: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan
The nomenclature that automakers use is never more confusing than over at Mercedes-Benz. Seeing “190” in the title here can bring to mind the little sister to the 300SL, called the 190SL – a glorious car if a bit… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
With life seeming to move at a frantic pace, there is no shame in occasionally sitting back to recharge the old batteries. For enthusiasts, doing so behind the wheel of a classic car sounds attractive. That is the opportunity… more»
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Two-Stroke Survivor: 1964 Yamaha YG-1 80
Small, vintage motorcycles can be addicting. To paraphrase the classic slogan of a certain potato chip, I betcha can’t buy just one… small, two-stroke motorcycle, such as this 1964 Yamaha YG-1. This bike is posted here on craigslist in… more»
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Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»
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Enzo’s Last Race Car: 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione
In about twenty-four hours, the RM Sotheby’s auction for one of three privately-owned 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione cars will end. We may not know the price paid for this sublime example of suspended homologation, nor may we know… more»
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Drive It! 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Torpedo
Pontiac barely made it through the Great Depression. In 1935, it was set to be absorbed forever into GM as a cost-saving measure when Frank Hershey, working under Harley Earl, stepped forward with the Silver Streak styling that would… more»
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Two Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»
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Brezhnev’s Road Rocket: 1973 Citroen SM
As nonsensical as it seems, many of us who lived through the Cold War miss some aspects of it. We had basically one enemy, and the good guy and bad guy roles were clearly defined in contrast to our… more»
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Chrysler Mini-Truck: 1984 Dodge Rampage
Chrysler got into the small pickup business for a time in the 1980s, building a sort of El Camino on the same Chrysler L platform as the Omni/Horizon subcompacts. The little trucks weren’t huge sellers and the company moved… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Marketing gurus deserve credit where it is due, and the good people at Pontiac realized there was a hole in their 1977 product line that required filling. The mildly facelifted Trans Am was selling up a storm, but there… more»
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Reggie Jackson’s 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power is For Sale!
I admit I know as much about baseball as rocket science and brain surgery. However, even I know who the legendary Reggie Jackson is. His illustrious career spanned twenty-one seasons, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 1993 Cutlass Ciera
This is my father’s Oldsmobile. He had one just like it, the same color too. I drove it two or three times. I’d say it did nothing exceedingly well but it didn’t do anything badly either. People liked them,… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
For those wondering whether there are still fabulous finds lurking in barns and shed, I give you this 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. It has spent its life in dry climates but has hibernated since the mid-1990s. The overall condition… more»
