Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Trailer Find: 1978 Ford Mustang II GT
After literally outgrowing the “pony car” market it created, the Ford Mustang was reinvented as a smaller package in 1974. Launched just before the OPEC oil embargo, sales flourished once again, though softened by the time the seller’s GT… more»
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Original and Option-Loaded: 1965 Chrysler 300 Sedan
Now listed on Facebook Marketplace in Irvington, Kentucky, this 1965 Chrysler 300 is a clean, well-kept survivor showing 78,000 original miles and loaded with factory options that make it stand out even among Mopar’s mid-’60s luxury lineup. Priced at… more»
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No Reserve: 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod
Now here on eBay with no reserve, this 1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod is a classic street machine built for fun, attention, and old-school cruising. The seller describes it as a very good and very fast driver, featuring a… more»
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Rare 390 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Mercury joined the pony car scene in 1967 with the Cougar, an upscale alternative to the Ford Mustang. It was popular enough to claim third place in the sales race (behind the Chevy Camaro). Mercury delivered 100,000 Cougars in… more»
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Post-Coupe Survivor? 1965 Pontiac GTO
When Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964, company executives expected to sell approximately 5,000 units per year. Instead, more than 32,000 buyers lined up during the first outing, followed by 75,000 more in 1965. So, to say the mid-size… more»
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43k-Mile Trophy Winner: 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
After a significant downsizing of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978 to begin the car’s fifth generation of production, the exterior lost some of the sleek lines found on its predecessor and instead had more of a boxy look… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville
The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon! If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»
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53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone. With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»
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Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»
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Unique Camper Van: 1976 Dodge B200 “Merry Miler”
The seller of this 1976 Dodge B200 van with a “Merry Miler” camper van conversion has a built-in sales pitch that they use to great effect: “Uncle Rico’s Van.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with the quirky… more»
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1 Of 1,150: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car
The Monte Carlo was in constant production between 1970 through 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe in the Chevrolet lineup, and after taking a seven year break, returned in 1995 with the car now pulling from the front. … more»
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Pristine Saleen: 1988 Saleen Mustang #35
To appreciate a Saleen-built Ford Mustang in the early days of the aftermarket company’s relationship with the quintessential muscle car, you have to get down to the details. These were not high horsepower machines but they were significantly improved… more»
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16K Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
Well-preserved pace cars may seem like a dime a dozen, but every now and again, you spot one in the wild that isn’t seen that much anymore. The C4-era Corvette pace car is one such vehicle, and while it’s… more»
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One-Family Survivor: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car
Listed here on craigslist, this 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition is a rare and remarkably original example of one of the most collectible third-generation Firebirds ever produced. The seller says it’s been in the same… more»
