Don’t be fooled by its Winter Wonderland surroundings because this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 has spent its life in a drier climate. That has allowed it to remain rust-free, making it a prime candidate for restoration. Its cosmetic needs… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7
Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»
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One Original Owner? 1966 Ford F100
So, what’s in a name? Descriptions and terms, like “One Original Owner” get bandied about and let’s face it, there’s no limit to how far those descriptors get stretched in the matter of automotive marketing. Today’s review is that… more»
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Yep, Corinthian Leather: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
It was only a matter of time before someone quoted Ricardo Montalban in one of his commercials for the Cordoba as having either fine, soft, or rich Corinthian Leather so I thought I’d beat them to the punch. The… more»
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Original Paint: 29k Mile 1985 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 01/07/2022: If persistence counts for anything, the owner of this 1985 Mustang GT should be a winner. This is his fourth attempt to find a new home for this classic, and the signs look more promising on this… more»
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Original 389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
When you consider its performance heritage, it is hard to believe that Pontiac could disappear as a manufacturer with a whimper at the hands of economic rationalism. However, that was the fate of the company that gave the automotive… more»
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Original Paint: 1976 Triumph TR6 Survivor
Occasionally a classic car would land on my desk, and it’s challenging to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1976 triumph TR6. It presents well for its age and wears virtually all of its original… more»
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Update – Solid Survivor: 1978 Subaru BRAT 4×4
UPDATE – This 1978 Subaru BRAT has shown up again, this time here on eBay in Huntington Beach, California. There is a buy-it-now price of $6,200. Check out the new photos and video and let us know your thoughts… more»
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One Beautiful Buick! 1954 Special Sedan
Green must have really been the “in” color in the ’50s, especially considering how often a car from that era is discovered wearing what is an out-of-favor-shade today. This 1954 Buick Special is twofer with a dark green body… more»
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In A Barn 47 Years: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
Quick, name an American “sports car” from 1950. Anything? I said 1950, not the early-1950s so the Corvette doesn’t count. Does anything at all come to mind? An American-made sports car from 1950. Nothing? The seller has this sports… more»
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Owned For 70 Years! 1952 MG TD
Long-term ownership of a classic car is nothing new, but this 1952 MG TD takes it to a new level. It has been part of the same family for an incredible seventy years, but the time has come for… more»
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Last of the Tailfins: 1961 Chrysler Newport
Two styling cues helped distinguish the 1961 Chryslers from the year before and the year after. They had slanted dual headlights instead of horizontal ones as with the ‘60s, and the wild tailfins of the “Forward Look” Chrysler products… more»
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Original 400: 1971 Pontiac GTO Convertible
When you consider that Pontiac produced 587,004 passenger cars during the 1971 model year, it is astounding to think that a mere 661 of those vehicles were the non-Judge GTO Convertible. While The Judge version is rarer, classics like… more»
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Californian Survivor: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000
For those who love their classic British sports cars, there’s no doubt that this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 will seem pretty attractive. It presents superbly, with few visible faults or problems. It appears to be ready to be enjoyed by… more»
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54k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible
The Newport was Chrysler’s lowest-priced entry in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with the rest of the senior Chrysler automobiles, the Newport was redone in 1969-73 with a “fuselage” type of styling. The 1970 model year would be last… more»
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43k Mile 1974 Plymouth Duster
In 1970, Plymouth wanted to add some pizzazz to its aging Valiant compact and the Duster was born. It had a new fastback body from the windshield back. It would prove popular with buyers as Chrysler sold more than… more»
