Wood-bodied station wagons were popular with the wealthy in the 1940s. But by the next decade, they had become too expensive to produce given their sales volumes. Ford built the last of its true “woodies” in 1948, but through… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Survivor: 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
When Cadillac introduced its Third Generation of its Series 62, it provided the first hints of a trend that would dominate American vehicle design in the latter half of the 1950s. It was the first Cadillac to feature tailfins,… more»
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Parked 23 Years: 1975 AMC Matador Coupe
UPDATE 12/17/21 – This Matador garage find has popped up here on eBay with no reserve! FROM 12/13/21 – Those taillights are unmistakable. Once the garage door was opened, you knew that this 1975 AMC Matador Coupe had been… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Hitting the market a few months before the start of the 1964 World’s Fair, I can’t help but to think of these second-generation Falcons as being tied to that expo just as the Ford Mustang had been. The seller… more»
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30K Miles? 1975 AMC Pacer
When I think back to all of the vehicles that I have owned over the last 45 years or so, it seems like a lot but then I think of all of the cars and trucks that I haven’t… more»
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Small Project: 1969 Subaru 360 Sambar Van
The United States is around twenty-six times bigger in land area than the country of Japan is and it almost seems like some of our trucks and SUVs are twenty-six times bigger than this 1969 Subaru 360 Sambar van…. more»
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Highly Original! 1971 Pontiac LeMans
By the mid-1980s it would have been difficult to find a ’71 LeMans this original unless it belonged to someone over the age of 70. Today the odds are even smaller, making this 1971 Pontiac LeMans in Cornelius, North… more»
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13K Miles! 1978 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe
There is so much to like about this 1978 Buick Skylark, not the least of which is that eye-popping color, and in case you haven’t noticed by now, that wicked huge padded landau vinyl roof, which was an option… more»
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Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Most of us sit for too long, I know that I do. I’m either driving to some area of the country to take photos or I’m working on photos when I get back, or I’m sitting here at One… more»
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Leave Stock Or Modify? 1981 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1981, there wasn’t really a Ford version of the Ranchero other than the unusual and fairly rare Ford Durango which was built on the Ford Fairmont Futura platform. The other Rancheros had gone bye-bye in 1979 so if… more»
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Utility Coupe: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero was the first of the “gentleman’s” pickups, which was based on a car platform rather than a truck. While it started as a full-size model in 1957, the Ranchero shifted to a compact when the Falcon came… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It has been said that the only two things in life that are certain are death and taxes. I believe that there is a third that we could add to that list, and that’s the growing value of First… more»
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Parked For 36 Years! 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT
For our Australian readers, this classic is one of the most iconic muscle cars to roll off a production line Down Under. It is a 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT, and it has been part of the same family… more»
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Unrestored Original? 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s mid-size muscle car, the GTO, was born in 1964 and set the market on its ear. At first, it was an option on the Tempest/LeMans but promoted to full series status in 1966. Demand for cars like this… more»
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Retro Rarity: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary AAT
We’ve all seen restomod builds where an owner takes an older classic and slots a more modern drivetrain under the skin, but to see a situation where the reverse is true is less common. That is the case with… more»
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Yes, It Has Jump Seats! 1985 Subaru BRAT GL
Looking almost like it just left the factory, this 1985 Subaru BRAT GL is one incredible car. It appears to be loaded or at least almost loaded – I don’t know what features and options that may be missing… more»
