This Ford Falcon didn’t start out as anything particularly noteworthy by 1970 standards, but with all the time that has elapsed since the Nixon era, there’s plenty to get excited about here now. The Falcon is often remembered as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Paint: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Within my limited circle of automotive enthusiasts who track the ups and downs of the collector vehicle marketplace, there’s a strong sentiment that things are a bit soft right now. Now, at some level with this happens, the buyers… more»
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Original Owner: 1992 Acura Legend L
Although today you’d be hard pressed to view Acura as anything more than a company that builds SUVs and forgettable luxury sedans, there was a time in the early 90s when this was not the case. In fact, Acura… more»
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49k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
For most of the second half of the 20th century, the Bonneville was Pontiac’s top-of-the-line automobile. It was on par with other big, luxurious General Motors cars like the Oldsmobile 98 and Buick Electra. The seller has a 1968… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1988 Cadillac Allanté
Okay, pop quiz. What do New Coke, the Kodak Disc 4000 Camera, the Sinclair C5, and the Cadillac Allanté have in common? Actually, there are no prizes for guessing the correct answer. All were products from the 1980s that… more»
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32k Original Miles: Fully-Loaded 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
An expression that has almost disappeared from our everyday language is “clothes maketh the man.” It signifies that the correct attire will not only influence how others perceive us, but also how we view ourselves. That same philosophy can… more»
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Factory 5-Speed: 1982 Ferrari 400i
These days, it can feel difficult to find the “hidden gem” among collector cars, and certainly among exotics. The ship has sailed on so many models, but there are still some smart buys out there. A Ferrari 400i, on… more»
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1975 American-Coleman MB-4 Aircraft Tug G-40-F
The seller has this cool, tough, unusual 4×4 tug with four-wheel-steering listed as a 1973, but the info included on the photo of the data plate shows it as a 1975, so that’s what I’m going with. This 1975… more»
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Perfect Spec? 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
The Porsche 914 is one of those cars that we see in project form quite often, but rarely in well-preserved, survivor condition. In fact, right now, there’s a listing on Facebook Marketplace for a property in Washington State loaded… more»
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Cherry Condition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Not counting the era of the “classic” Thunderbird, which in my book encompasses the 1955 to 1966 models, my favorite T-Birds are the Fox Aerobirds. Yes, they were controversial at the time; ex-General Motors chief stylist William Mitchell thought… more»
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Time Capsule: 1972 Chevrolet C20 Suburban Ambulance
Some vehicles are more than just classic trucks—they’re living pieces of history. That’s the case with this 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban Ambulance, now listed here on craigslist out of San Antonio, Texas. This rare three-door Suburban was converted by… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Dodge Dart Sport 360
The Dart Sport was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Duster fastback compact. Born in 1971 as the Dart Demon, political correctness even then supposedly led to a name change in 1973 to something less controversial. The seller offers a… more»
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2,500-Mile Original: 1972 Kawasaki F7 175
“From freeway to freedom” is how a Kawasaki brochure describes the lifestyle of owning a 1972 Kawasaki F7 175. I’d stick with back roads as much as possible, but maybe some short stints on a non-rush-hour-clogged freeway on your… more»
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77K-Mile 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
This 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency sedan isn’t perfect, as you can see. The bumper filler material has seen better days and is AWOL in areas, and there’s missing door trim on both sides. Those cosmetic glitches can always be… more»
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Ecklers Daytona Coupe: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
When you first lay eyes on one of these modified C3 Corvettes with the Eckler’s Daytona-style body kit installed, it’s easy to cast it aside as yet one more aftermarket creation in a sea of custom cars. However, the… more»
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Big Bruiser: 1951 Clark Yardlift 150
I can only take so many vintage cars before I need to revert to something that can take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. Besides, I’ve seen the light: a forklift is so mighty handy. I recently managed to… more»
