Various individuals and companies have formed an alliance with a vehicle manufacturer to produce some successful classic cars throughout automotive history. However, far fewer companies undertake the exercise independently and manage to produce something memorable and desirable. One such… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Stored 31 Years: 1968 Dodge D100 Custom Sweptline
Over the years, it seems as though Dodge has always played third fiddle domestically to products offered by Ford and Chevrolet. In effort to narrow the gap, Dodge totally redid their trucks for 1961, offering the D100 Sweptline, which… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is a black plate survivor that is in exceptional condition for its age. It is an unmolested classic with 52,000 genuine miles showing on its odometer, and it is ready to be enjoyed by a… more»
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81k Original Miles: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula
While it might not be perfect, this 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula is a rust-free survivor with a genuine 81,000 miles on the clock. Lifting this classic from its current state to its stunning best would not be a difficult… more»
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aka Caddy: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
The Rabbit Pickup was developed by Volkswagen as part of a line of “leisure activity vehicles” known as the VW Caddy in Europe. It was based on the Golf Mk1 and first released in 1979. VW of America wanted… more»
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Custom Paint: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors joined the “pony car” war in 1967 that Ford had started two years earlier. The Chevy Camaro was positioned to compete against the Mustang while the Pontiac Firebird was more upscale like the Mercury Cougar, that was… more»
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Bill Blass Edition? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This one’s a head-scratcher. The seller has this one listed as a 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Bill Blass Edition but I can’t find any information on there ever being a Bill Blass Edition Mercury Cougar. A Lincoln Mark V,… more»
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Refurbished Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The owner of this 1957 Corvette Fuelie decided back in 2009 to treat the car to a comprehensive refurbishment. It is starting to show a few minor flaws, but it still presents exceptionally well. Sadly, he recently passed away…. more»
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1966 Dodge Charger With 426 Hemi
UPDATE 4/3/21: One of readers, SirRaoulDuke, thought something was amiss and found more information about this car. It’s not an original Hemi car. The Charger was a mid-year addition to the Dodge roster in 1966. Many say it looks… more»
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Low Production? 2002 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Except for one eight-year absence from 2003-2009, the Chevrolet Camaro has been in continuous production since 1967. During this time, more than five million of the “pony car” have been made, making it one of the most endearing automotive… more»
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Good Buy? Lightning Rod Equipped 1983 Hurst/Olds
1983 marked the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds partnership that began in 1968. The car was produced sporadically over nine model years and saw just 16,500 total copies. They are sought after today, including the 1983-84 editions with the… more»
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5.0/5-Speed! 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
I locked up on this Mustang the second that I saw the listing! I used to own the same car except mine was two years newer. Other than different wheels and color-keyed side stripes, this is the same car… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1987 Buick GNX
By the 1980s, it is a fact that the classic American muscle car was in grave danger of extinction. Various laws and regulations were stifling engine performance, while stricter safety standards and the desire for more luxury appointments conspired… more»
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Healthy 289: 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero
For the 2nd Generation of the Ranchero, Ford chose to base the car on the Falcon platform. Not only did this result in a vehicle that was significantly smaller than its predecessor, but it was an astounding 20% cheaper… more»
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Barclay Brown: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Originally, the second generation of Pontiac Trans Ams came in only two colors – Polar White and Lucerne Blue – in 1970. By the end of the run in 1981, the Trans Am was available in several different colors… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Fury III
I’m probably the only living human on the planet who would want to restore this car back to bone-stock spec, no wonder I don’t have any friends. I like the memories of an era but that’s just me. This… more»
