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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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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»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classic cars can be a surprise packet, although the reasons can vary from one vehicle to another. Take this 1970 Corvette Convertible as a prime example. It is a desirable car that ticks many of the right boxes… more»
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Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the last for the Fourth Generation Ford Thunderbird, and it was also its least successful of that era. While sales figures of 69,176 were by no means a disaster, it still marked a drop… more»
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40k Original Miles? 1953 Mercury Monterey
There’s a lot to be said for buying a classic car that needs nothing. That is especially true when it is a low-mileage vehicle that falls within the affordable range. That is what this 1953 Mercury Monterey represents. With… more»
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32k Mile Survivor? 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet rebranded its cars in 1953, with the 150 and 210 taking over for the Special and Deluxe series, while the Bel Air name was now applied to the top-line models. Since the cars were heavily restyled that year,… more»
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Lovely Laguna S-3! 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle
So, we went from a 450 HP, SS454 Chevelle in ’70 to a Laguna S-3, such as our subject car in ’75? That’s a big change in only five years! But the ’70 Chevelle gets covered to death, we… more»
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Vista Cruiser’s Cousin: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was Buick’s version of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser which featured a raised roof and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. It was produced over three generations between 1964-72, but the last two years had… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1915 Harley-Davidson 11F
As anybody with a pulse on the auction scene can confirm, antique motorcycles are hot right now, with Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads selling for over $100k. While a restored bike can be an accurate representation of what it looked like when… more»
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14k Mile: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
This 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10 is painted Viper Bright Yellow and located in Boca Raton, Florida and has 1 day remaining in the auction. After 23 bids, the car is currently bid to $31,100 and is listed here on… more»
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Retro Cool! 1979 Dodge B200 Star Wars Van!
UPDATE: This unique Star Wars Van has resurfaced yet again. It’s been over two years since it came to market last, but it’s now residing in Lewis Center, Ohio with an $11,500 asking price. There’s still no proof provided… more»
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Small-Block Survivor: 1970 Dodge Swinger 340
To make the stodgy Dart more sporty-looking, Dodge cooked up the Swinger in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that preceded the Demon fastback by two years and could be had with the potent 340 small block V8. This… more»
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Fresh Cosmetics: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren
I wish I could say I was making this up, but we have yet another Mercury Capri ASC McLaren for sale, and this time, the color combination even matches one of the last ones we featured. Limited production or… more»
