1970 was the third and final year of the first generation of AMC’s pony car, the Javelin. It would also be the swan song for the AMX as a standalone vehicle (it was a 2-seat, GT version of the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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23,300 Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
There are some cars that, when you see the first photos of them, you just know it’s a survivor. It could be a combination of factors, from how the paint seems clean but not too shiny; the glass appears… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration! 1973 Triumph GT6
I actually gulped for a second when I read the tip line for this car, “Beautiful 1973 Triumph GT6“. It’s a context issue, beautiful condition? Absolutely! Beautiful lines? Ah, let’s talk about it. I had forgotten about the GT6… more»
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Hurst/Olds W-30: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
The performance-focused Olds 442 joined the Cutlass line-up in 1964 and stayed through 1980, only to be revived two more times. During that run, the Hurst/Olds would pop up from time to time, including four years in a row… more»
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Low Mile 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
This 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer has only had 2-owners and shows around 67,000 miles on the odometer. It was professionally repainted over twenty years ago and has been garaged since. It can be found here on eBay with a current… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Shelby GT500 Fuel Injected Prototype
Historically significant Shelbys have come into the spotlight recently including a 1966 GT350 prototype which sold for over $600,000 and two others that recently sold for over $3 million each. If you missed any of those, another Shelby prototype… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO L-72 427
Back in the late 60s, some Chevrolet dealers were able to order cars through their Central Office Production Order (COPO) program. This program was intended for dealers to order fleet vehicles with specific options but was soon used to… more»
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Low Mileage Driver: 1986 Buick Grand National
While we tend to like seeing classic muscle cars kept in as close to factory condition as possible, there are some upgrades that just work. In the case of the staggered chrome Torque Thrust-style wheels on this 1986 Buick… more»
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Folding Scooter: 1981 Hondo Motocompo
The Motocompo was introduced as a “trunk bike” to fit inside two Japanese subcompact cars, the Honda Today and Honda City. Neither of those autos or the bike were ever sold in the U.S., but one of these little… more»
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Off Road Package: 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5
It’s not surprising anymore to see the sky-high prices used Toyota pickups are commanding. In some ways, however, now that the demand for used Tacomas is clearly not a passing fad, it may pay to be a bit choosy…. more»
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The Year Of Return: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I have wanted to cover a 1977 Z28 for the longest time! I actually ordered a new one in March of ’77, kept it for three years, and sold it – more on that later. I was really excited… more»
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1 of 317: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Camaro wasn’t a rare sight in 1997. But a 30th Anniversary edition in SS trim with a 6-speed that’s also a convertible was. And more so today. Sources indicate as few as 300 were built that way to… more»
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Barbados Yellow Survivor: 1988 Honda CRX Si
When you look at the original Honda CRX, there’s a few things you want to aim for when buying one: an Si, which adds enough horsepower to make a difference on a light-weight car like this, and an awesome… more»
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Fiat-Powered: 1968 Siata Spring
Siata was a very interesting company and they made some absolutely gorgeous cars, such as this one. They also made some… interesting-looking cars such as this 1968 Siata Spring. Don’t get me wrong, I think they’re great and this… more»
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Cherished Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Sometimes a classic car will come along, and it takes a single photo to summarize its life. That appears to be the case with this 1973 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only is the seller the car’s third owner,… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Whenever I look at any Mopar classic, I have trouble walking past anything built on the early 1970s E-Body platform. The company as a whole was on a winner with these cars because they looked as tough and muscular… more»
