The biggest thing to happen to the Pontiac Firebird in the 1970s was probably its role in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Though the Trans Am was popular in an era where muscle car demand was waning, sales… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Finding a classic car that ticks all the right boxes can be challenging, but this 1970 Corvette Convertible goes pretty close. It is an unrestored and original survivor in excellent condition. It is loaded with many of the more… more»
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No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador
This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»
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Movie Car: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
In 1975, the Dodge Charger was moved upstream to compete as a personal luxury car with the new B-body Chrysler Cordoba (you know, the one with rich Corinthian leathers). Only one model would be offered, the SE (Special Edition),… more»
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Bargain Find? $3,000 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a one-owner classic in today’s market is usually a good thing, but when it looks like the car in question could be a bargain buy, things don’t seem to get much better. Hiding under this cover is a… more»
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Exceptionally Clean 1991 Dodge Shelby Daytona Turbo
Carroll Shelby, the famous Texas racing driver turned car tuner, is probably most well-known for his modified Mustangs that bear his name. The recent Hollywood movie, Ford v Ferrari, should more aptly be named Shelby v Ferrari, since it… more»
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Original 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
One of the more popular cars to be cloned as a Super Sport is the 1968-72 Chevy Nova. But in the case of this ’72 edition, it’s authentic with a numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8. The car looks to… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Some cars can be a triumph of style over substance, with stunning good looks hiding performance that would be considered mediocre, at best. Other vehicles can be unspeakably ugly but possess performance potential that is nothing short of mind-bending…. more»
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One-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I learned to drive on my dad’s ’65 Ruby Red Beetle. So did my twin brother, my sister, and one or two of her teenager friends. It also became my first car when Dad handed it down after buying… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo Choo
This 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS is a genuine Choo Choo conversion, and with just 56,000 miles, it hasn’t exactly been over-used. It’s located in Rhode Is56land, but the seller confirms it was previously garaged in North Carolina, which… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Owning a spotless survivor or a meticulously restored classic car can be a wonderful experience. It also comes with a couple of potential drawbacks that some buyers never consider until it’s too late. Automotive perfection can leave an owner… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
I’ve often wondered whether there is any such thing as motoring perfection. By this, I mean a car that has been so meticulously preserved or restored that it is impossible to find any faults or flaws. I’ve always doubted… more»
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New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»
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426 Max Wedge: 1964 Dodge 440
Chrysler and its subsidiaries produced some of the most legendary vehicles of the muscle car era. One of those cars was the 1964 Dodge 440. In base form, it was an unassuming car with a slant-six under the hood…. more»
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No Reserve Shorty Van: 1978 Dodge B100 Tradesman
It’s amazing how many of these old-school vans still pop up with their period modifications still intact. From shag carpeting to the old-school graphics on the exterior, it says a lot about the passion behind these vans that multiple… more»
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Original Owner Survivor: 1985 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
This 1985 Pontiac Fiero isn’t a low mileage time capsule, but it is being offered up for sale by the original owners. There cannot be many Fieros left not only in condition like this, but also with the first… more»
