As automobile production resumed after World War II, steel would prove to be a scarce commodity until things got back to normal. That led companies like General Motors to experiment with other materials. According to the documentation provided by… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve Beauty! 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
Having covered this visually spectacular 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 earlier in the week, I thought it would be interesting to compare it to this more sedate 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88, a car designed and built before GM’s “big turn”,… more»
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The Hottest Hatch? 2005 Renault Clio V6 Phase 2
Most people tend to agree that the Volkswagen Golf GTi was the original hot hatch. It was where it all began, and many manufacturers have managed to replicate that car’s performance in the decades since it first appeared. However,… more»
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27K Mile 1971 AMC Matador Two-Door Hardtop
It’s hard to hide a bright red car but this “Matador Red” 1971 AMC Matador two-door hardtop appears to almost be hiding in the photo above. They are very rare to come across today and I would not mind… more»
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Time for T: Survivor 1926 Ford Model T Tudor
From the very first one built on August 12, 1908, until the 15 millionth unit rolled out the door on May 26, 1927, the Model T grew to become known as the car that put America on wheels. While… more»
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Bargain 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country?
With only six photos in the listing for this 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country convertible, it’s hard to tell really what condition it’s in. It sure looks good in those six photos, though, and at $2,975 this could… more»
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Solid But Seized: 1962 International C110 Travelette
Four-door pickups seem to be one of the only vehicle types where most people aren’t saying “Two too many doors” for some odd reason. I don’t get it, cars with four doors are bad but pickups with four doors… more»
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Ultimate Sleeper? 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura
The seller refers to this great-looking 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura as possibly the ultimate sleeper, and they may not be too far off. Maybe it’s not the ultimate, ultimate sleeper but with a 5.0L V8 and a 4-speed, it… more»
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Sitting Many Years: 1969 Bentley T1
The automotive equivalent of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor Opus 67, better known as Beethoven’s Fifth, the grille on this 1969 Bentley T1 makes a bold and elegant statement but it does so without making a sound…. more»
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16,900 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a collector’s item that continues to appreciate, especially when it’s found in virgin form. While we all like to find the rare spec – like the 1LE – there’s nothing wrong with a survivor-grade… more»
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Estate Find: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette CS 4-Speed
Some of us get excited at estate sales, you never know what you’re going to find and sometimes there are incredible bargains. Hidden gems, even. I don’t know too many folks who would refer to this 1984 Chevrolet Chevette… more»
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Fully Documented: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary
The 1984 model year marked the 20th Anniversary of the launch of the mighty Ford Mustang. The company decided to celebrate the fact by releasing a limited-edition vehicle that carried unique paint and trim and GT350 graphics. It amounted… more»
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4,014 Original Miles: 1964 Apollo 5000GT
This gorgeous 1964 Apollo 5000GT is a rarely seen sports car that is said to have just over 4,000 original miles. It is a limited production model that utilized the familiar formula of a stunning Italian sportscar-inspired body with… more»
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Low Mileage Firehawk: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
While it can be hard to consider a newer model vehicle to be a “collector car”, there are some special editions and limited production models that are considered collectible right from the start. The F-body Firebird is one such… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? If the object in question is engine power, the answer should be a resounding “no!” This mild-mannered 1956 Bel Air project car should offer most enthusiasts performance that will… more»
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Driving Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT/RS
The 1973 model year would mark the beginning of one era and the end of another for the Second Generation Camaro. On the one hand, buyers seeking a touch of luxury and refinement could choose the new Camaro LT… more»
