Anyone who daily drives a 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster in 2022 is pretty cool in my world. Some of us complain about our decade-old vehicle not being modern enough, this one is forty-eight years old. The seller has it… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental
The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»
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Low-Mileage Fox Body: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Four-eyed Mustangs appear with far less regularity than the later examples with their flush headlamps, and for that reason alone, I dig cars like this 1985 Mustang GT. The GT obviously is the one to buy, with its unique… more»
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Factory T-Top: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
If you wanted a 1986 Mustang GT that provided a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience but craved better security and weather protection than that offered by a traditional convertible, Ford listed a T-Top option. Production totals are hard to establish, but… more»
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455 HO: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1972 model year nearly marked the demise of Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range. General Motors considered pulling the pin on its F-Body offerings, including the Firebird and the Camaro, thanks to industrial action. Thankfully, both models received a stay… more»
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No Reserve AWD: AMC Eagle SX/4 DL
Today, it is common to find manufacturers rolling passenger cars off their production lines with All-Wheel-Drive capabilities. Companies like Subaru and Mitsubishi have made such drivetrains legendary with their respective WRX and Evo models. However, vehicles like the Toyota… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
The Duster was the fastback version of Plymouth’s Valiant compact, introduced in 1970 to attract more youthful buyers to the nameplate. The car would prove to be a big hit, giving competitors like the Chevy Nova a run for… more»
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Desert Workhorse: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza
One of the longest-running Chevy truck platforms (shared with GMC) was the C/K series, built between 1960-02. Treated to new styling in 1973, these trucks were more styling than before (C = 2-wheel-drive, K = 4-wheel-drive). This 1976 edition… more»
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31K-Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Colt
Believe it or not, Dodge did actually make and sell a Colt that looked like this car in 1979, they weren’t all the new hatchback style. It was a transitional year and at least for a few months, they… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1980 Fiat X-1/9
Wow – we don’t get to see X1/9s like this very often, but we’ve actually featured another very nice driver not that long ago. Is the enthusiast car world waking up to the appeal of these pretty Bertone-styled coupes?… more»
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Boat Garage Find: 1973 Glastron V-150 Survivor
OK, all you barn finders, no wheels today because suddenly it’s 1973, and we’re going to review a pristine 15′, open bow 1973 Glastron runabout. I’m no stranger to boats like this and finding one, in this condition, that’s… more»
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50K-Mile Garage Find: 1973 Ford LTD
Coming on the verge of the gas crunch in 1973, this 1973 Ford LTD is a beautiful example of a line of cars that would shrink within a few short years. The seller has this low-mile recently-out-of-storage example posted… more»
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Same Family 40+ Years: 1974 Lotus Elite
Looking to move up-market, Lotus Cars produced the Lotus Elite between 1974-82. It was considerably larger than its predecessor, the Elan Plus 2, and had 4-passenger seating. The Elite had a fiberglass “shooting brake” body style with a big… more»
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Original Paint Driver: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am
Clean third-generation examples of the Firebird and Camaro have begun to rise from the ashes of the 80s, and while there are still a lot of wasted examples out there, it’s clear the nicest ones are commanding strong interest…. more»
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Fuel-Injected 350 V8: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (aka IROC Z28) was a performance variant of the third-generation pony car. Offered between 1985-90, the IROC-Z was named after the International Race of Champions and initially offered as an option package on the Z28…. more»
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Boattail Survivor: 1973 Buick Riviera GS 455
Update 3/10/22 – Supposedly the high bidders have flaked twice on this sweet boattail and it’s listed once again here on eBay with no reserve. Third time’s the charm? From 12/22/21 – Buick was never one to be shy… more»
