When we’re considering 1972 GM A-Body muscle cars, the SS designation too often hogs all of the attention. But there were others to consider, such as Buick’s Skylark-based GS. Too often overlooked, it won’t be in this case as… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Family Owned: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Kingswood Estate
Many people lament the passing of the full-sized station wagon, but the harsh reality is that sales fell to the point where it was no longer financially viable to develop and build new models. That means that buyers are… more»
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Dirt Cheap! 1987 Chevrolet Camaro
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain, and that is what this 1987 Camaro appears to be. It isn’t perfect, but it is a clean survivor with a v8 under the hood. It won’t press the right… more»
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Sweet Driver: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
This 1964 Thunderbird has been under the care of its elderly owner for many years. He drives the car sparingly, and it appears that he treats it with care and respect. All good things must come to an end,… more»
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Fully Restored: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
Classic cars don’t come much more spotless than this 1965 Fairlane 500. It has just come off a restoration that has left it rust-free and looking stunning. However, the owner has decided that now is the time to part… more»
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64k Original Miles: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo was the final update of the Hawk badge that first saw the light of day in 1956 when the Golden Hawk was unveiled. It was also part of the company’s last-ditch stand to ward… more»
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Lemon Longroof: 1978 Datsun 510 Station Wagon
The Datsun 510 is one of the more desirable vintage sports sedans of the 1960s, competing with the BMW 2002 as the car of choice if you wanted a vehicle that could hustle but needed the convenience of a… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
This 1958 Chevrolet Impala would tick a lot of the right boxes for many enthusiasts. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine and documented 74,000 original miles on the clock, and the engine bay is… more»
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Low-Mile Pickup: 1967 Ford F100
Hiding away in this garage is a 1967 Ford F100 with an interesting background. It started its life as a Fire Chief’s vehicle, and when its life of active duty ended, it found its way to a second owner…. more»
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49K Actual Miles: 1988 Toyota Hilux 4×4
Toyota pickups continue to attract a crowd on the major auction sites, and it’s amazing how many owners purchased one of the best workhorses there is and then babied it like it would fracture under any semblance of hard… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starliner
Automotive history is littered with the names of manufacturers who fell by the wayside due to various reasons. One of the most notable was Studebaker, which produced some interesting and innovative cars on a minuscule budget. One of those… more»
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Daily Driver: 1967 Volvo 122S
By 1967 the Volvo Amazon, or what was known in the U.S. as the 122S, looked old. Its styling was a 1950’s holdover dating to its 1956 introduction. But it is an iconic look that was replicated 660K+ times… more»
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Exotic Shed Find: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
De Tomaso Automobili was founded by Argentinian Alejandro De Tomaso in Italy. From 1971-92, they built the exotic Pantera, a mid-engine sports car that was also sold at Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. in the early-to-mid 1970s. The Cleveland… more»
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4X4 Project: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
You have to hand it to American Motors. They were always willing to take a chance on doing some different in hopes of it catching on. In the late 1970s, they took the aging Concord (aka Hornet) and added… more»
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4-Speed 5.0: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra
After 4 years of high inflation and only one true muscle car (Pontiac Trans Am) left on the market, Ford decided that it had had enough and introduced the Fox Body Mustang in 1979. Gone were days of the… more»
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Nicely Done Half-Ton: 1951 Chevrolet Series 3100
The first new Chevy trucks after World War II came out for 1947 and were referred to the Advance-Design. That was GM’s way of describing a line of trucks that were larger, stronger and sleeker in comparison to the… more»
