Buying a classic car that represents an older restoration can be an attractive proposition. If it still presents well, that can be a fair indication that the work was completed to the highest standard. That would appear to be… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nicest One Left? 1961 Plymouth Valiant V200
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car race in 1960. That was the same year that Ford rolled out the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker had both gotten there the year before. The first… more»
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Original 340: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
While it was largely unloved when it was new, the 1973 Dodge Challenger has been like many classics from that era in developing a strong following among enthusiasts as time has passed. A high percentage have undergone significant modifications… more»
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1 of 136: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I Hemi
Only one word comes to mind when I look at a car like this: WOW! Sure, it’s not a big word and means the same thing spelled backwards, but it describes this car to a tee. In the mid-60s,… more»
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Texas Truck: 1977 International Scout II
It’s hard to believe that the last Scout was made over forty years ago now, what a shame. Why is that? Just when companies seem to be getting everything dialed in they stop making certain vehicles. This 1977 International… more»
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46K Mile 1976 Mercury Capri II
British singer Donovan had a hit with his song Mellow Yellow in 1967 and that was almost a decade before this mellow yellow 1976 Mercury Capri II was made. Both the song and the Capri are smooth and cool… more»
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Same Owner 33 Years: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle (aka The Bug) was the “People’s Car.” Developed in the 1930s and assembled in small numbers during the war years, the Beetle went into full production in the late 1940s. The car would eventually be built… more»
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39k Mile 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am SE
It was the swan song for the second-generation Pontiac Trans Am and while it was not in the same ballpark in terms of power, Pontiac made sure that the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am drew attention wherever it was driven…. more»
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Almost Twins! Pair of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas
The 1958 Chevrolets were a “one-year wonder” in that the body would be used just one time. The cars were larger, lower, wider, and heavier than the 1955-57 Chevies and would drop the tailfins used on the ‘57s, only… more»
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Fun Driver: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440
Looks can be deceptive. The hood decals on this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner tell us one thing, but the reality is something altogether different. This is a car that manages to recapture the essence of its fire-breathing predecessors and… more»
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Sunkist Soda Star: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is a tidy classic that needs very little before it could be plying our roads once again. It has received some mechanical changes, but the option is there for the new owner to return the… more»
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Unrestored 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Billboard 383
One of the most respected muscle cars from the 1960/70s is the Plymouth ‘Cuda (short for Barracuda). These automobiles were all about getting somewhere fast and got the job done with a wide range of engines. ‘Cuda production was… more»
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Serviced Garage Find: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi
You’ll notice the “Serviced” portion of the title and some of you may wonder what that means. For any of you who have owned an exotic car such as this 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi, or if you’ve known anyone… more»
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Nicest One Left? 40k Mile 1999 Dodge Caravan
The third generation of the Dodge Caravan represented perhaps one of the more transformative eras overall at Chrysler. The designs were fresh, and the lineup was deep, with seemingly endless ways to configure everything from a Neon to a… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1997 Toyota Tacoma LX 4×4
This isn’t a dusty barn find but it’s a 24-year-old truck now which is fairly ancient if you think about it. It’s not old at all in relative terms as a lot of you regularly drive vehicles that are… more»
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No Reserve 55k Mile 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The days are getting longer, and that can only mean one thing. Summer is just around the corner. For those of you who have spent the past few months snuggled up in front of a heater, maybe now is… more»
