The next owner of this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 might face some tough decisions. It is a rock-solid classic that would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic refresh. However, it still wears its original paint, and the decision will be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Double Ender: 1954 Spartan Royal Mansion
We’ve featured a few of these incredible Spartan campers over the years, this 1959 Imperial Mansion was one of our most viewed articles of 2020. After looking at one in person, I understand why people are willing to spend… more»
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21k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
There are times when an over-abundance of a single color on a car can become overwhelming. This is why some manufacturers will offer interiors that contrast with the exterior, and why contrasting viny tops were popular in years gone… more»
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1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed
For people who hate making decisions, the 1971 Pontiac Trans Am must’ve been a revelation. The company offered it with a single-engine, and potential buyers had to choose whether they wanted to undertake shifting duties themselves or whether the… more»
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Drive or Restore: 1974 Triumph TR6
This 1974 Triumph TR6 is an unrestored example that has low mileage, no rust, and both tops. In the world of convertibles, the optional factory hard top is a prized piece of kit, and buying your old-school convertible with… more»
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Four-Door Fantastic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
When it comes to cars, there are varying definitions of what comprises a “Survivor”. It can be based on exact original condition preservation or a mostly original orientation with perhaps a repaint in the born-with color. It could also… more»
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351 V8 Survivor: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The Torino (named after the Italian city Turin) joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Over time, it would replace the nameplate which had been in the Ford portfolio since the 1950s. In 1972, you… more»
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No Reserve: 1960 Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup Truck
I’m seeing more of the Wrangler-based Gladiator pickups on the roads these days. But this is where it all started 74 years ago. Willys-Overland introduced their new Jeep pickup truck in 1947 and it would go on to have… more»
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44k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission and turbocharged engine. We appreciate Rex sending it to us this week. The car is located in Longmont, Colorado which is just north of Boulder…. more»
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Aussie Muscle In The US: 2011 Holden HSV Maloo R8
Hindsight. It’s 20:20 vision. As I write this article, it strikes me that it is almost exactly four years to the day since the last passenger car rolled off an Australian production line. On October 20th, 2017, the Holden… more»
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Only 32k Miles? 1968 Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated their mid-size cars to a redesign in 1968, including the Chevy Chevelle, then in its fifth year. This second-generation Malibu looks to be either a minimally used car at just 32,600 miles, or it’s been partially… more»
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Factory Air: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When Lee Iacocca set the design parameters for what would become the Ford Pinto, he had some very specific characteristics in mind. He demanded that the car must weigh less than 2,000lbs and that its sticker price should be… more»
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Japanese Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Arrow Pickup
The Arrow was a Mitsubishi-built compact pickup that was sold by Plymouth dealers between 1979-81. In Japan, the truck was known initially as the Mitsubishi Forte and is still in production today, although the name and designs have changed… more»
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Simply Spotless: 1958 Ford Ranchero Custom
Vehicles like the Ford Ranchero represent an interesting compromise for the motoring public. They offer greater load-carrying capacity than you might expect to find in a sedan or station wagon but with greater comfort and refinement than most people… more»
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Best One Left? 1989 Yugo GV
This 1989 Yugo GV is a sad sight sitting in this workshop. It had been in hibernation for eighteen years before the current owner spotted it. He discovered that once he dug below the surface, this little gem was… more»
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Rare R Package: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It may seem harsh and even a bit controversial, but the reality is that as a concept, Mazda’s MX-5 Miata hardly broke any new ground when it was released. After all, manufacturers across the globe had been producing two-seat… more»
