Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
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8k-Mile Time Capsule: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
It took a few years (and lots of Mustangs produced) before the suits at Ford Motor Company okayed the production of its cousin, the Mercury Cougar. It made its debut for the 1967 model year (the same year the… more»
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1 of 73: 1988 Avanti II Convertible
When Studebaker ceased U.S. auto production in late 1963 (1964 model year), the innovative Avanti went with it after less than 5,000 units. Two Studebaker dealers didn’t want that to happen and continued the car forward as the Avanti… more»
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Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
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Family Member For Sale: 1965 Studebaker Commander
The Studebaker Commander was one of the last remaining models that the company sold when it decided to fold up shop in 1966. U.S.-based production had ceased two years earlier and was focused on Canada and using powerplants provided… more»
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Stunning 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
This 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible ticks most of the boxes Mopar enthusiasts focus on when searching for a classic to park in their garage. It is the desirable R/T variant and is finished in an iconic, desirable paint shade…. more»
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Drop-Top Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There is nothing in the world that matches the experience of climbing aboard a classic Convertible for a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. If the vehicle in question has bulging muscles, that’s even better. This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible… more»
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Cool Minivan! 1987 Plymouth Voyager
There’s something about vehicles that left the dealership with accessories ordered by the original order that still remain with the car decades later. To order off the buffet of options when already plunking down a significant sum of cash… more»
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Pint-Sized Import: 1996 Mazda Carol
The Mazda Carol was a “Kei car,” which meant it was uber-small because the roads in Japan are so crowded. It was produced in several forms through the balance of the 20th Century but was never exported to the… more»
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See The USA! 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Introduced in 1968, the Custom Coupe was an Impala using the Caprice’s more formal roofline. It looked more expensive than the Sport Coupe, but they were equipped mostly the same. The seller has a like-new 1970 Custom Coupe that… more»
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One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
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Bigger Than Life: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
How much of an impact did the 1973 OPEC oil embargo have on the sale of big cars in the mid-1970s? Well, in the case of the Chevrolet Caprice, sales dropped from 250,000 units to 150,000 in just two… more»
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Olympic-Themed Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Sprint
From 1970 to 1977, the Ford Maverick was mostly just another econobox. When it was released in April 1969, Ford advertised that you could buy one for just $1,995. But special editions would be offered from time to time… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
The classic world can be fascinating. It is sometimes impossible to gauge whether a vehicle will eventually become a must-have or fade quietly into the background. Ford’s First Generation Bronco falls into the former category, because pristine examples now… more»
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Shiny Showpiece: 1961 International Harvester Scout
When International Harvester introduced the original Scout 80 in late 1960 for the 1961 model year, the company aimed to build a rugged commercial utility machine to replace horses and light tractors on American farms. Few auto executives anticipated… more»
