The Dodge Challenger would enjoy a five-year run in the 1970s but came along as the pony car market was reaching saturation. In 1971, a Challenger convertible with a V8 engine and painted FC7, or Plum Crazy, would have… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»
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Inexpensive Exotic? 1985 Maserati Biturbo E
I don’t know if there is such a thing as an inexpensive vehicle, in general. They all take regular maintenance and they all have issues that come up every now and then. A car like this 1985 Maserati Biturbo… more»
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Supercharged Six: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
Forced-induction engine technology has gone in and out of vogue in the automotive world on numerous occasions since Mercedes first bolted Roots superchargers to some of their production models in 1921. Superchargers offer an easy and affordable way for… more»
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Not Quite Restored: 1989 Ford Bronco XLT
It’s hard to resist a clean Ford Bronco, and while the marketplace tends to favor bone stock survivors, they look so darn good with larger wheels and tires and a modest lift kit. This 1989 Ford Bronco XLT 4×4… more»
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Racing Connections: 1960 Chrysler 300F Hardtop
When it comes to classic cars, the question of famous former owners will always ignite passionate debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will argue that such a heritage has little to no impact, while others will claim it is significant. That… more»
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Story: The Missing Talbot-Lago T26 GSL- Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno is my kind of car guy. To have wealth beyond most of our wildest dreams, I really think he’s wearing the same jeans as I am, which cost me $17.86 at Wal Mart a few months ago. … more»
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Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona
The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»
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Gull Wing Doors! 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is an American businessman who has had a colorful track record in the automobile business. That included founding Subaru of America, importing the infamous Yugoslavian-built Yugo, and starting up General Vehicles to build a car bearing his… more»
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The French Beetle? 1960 Renault 4CV
One of the best ways to revive a war-torn economy is to get the population moving to commute to wherever they are needed to work. Vehicle production generates further employment within the community, and the now mobile population can… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS/LT
Although the second-generation Chevy Camaro had a run of 12 years, it outsold the Ford Mustang during much of that time. For example, the 1978 Camaro was still a “pony car” while the Mustang was a reworked Pinto, and… more»
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Super Stunner! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The seller refers to this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS as an original, and remarks about the “crazy options” that this example possesses. It’s a fine-looking Nova, not too crazy to my eyes, so let’s kick some tires and see… more»
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Solid Driver: 1970 Citroen D Special
By 1970, the Citroen DS had been in production for 15 years but was still one of the most unique, if complicated, cars on the market. The main feature that set it apart from anything else on the road… more»
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Vintage Go-Kart: 1959 Royal Norseman
Sometimes it can be a question of available space, while it can be a matter of cost at others. Those are two of the countless reasons why some people will choose not to allow a classic vehicle into their… more»
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Old School Cool: 1932 Ford Model A Coupe
Have you ever looked at a classic car and your bank account and realized that the two aren’t compatible? Yeah, me too. That is the dilemma that I face with this 1932 Ford Model A Coupe because as much… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The decal on the rear quarter panel tells part of the story, but there’s more to this 1970 Dodge Super Bee than meets the eye. It is an original and unmolested survivor that is in exceptional condition for its… more»
