The seller says it simply and says it best: wagons are cool. Nothing more needs to be said, especially when the wagon in question is a survivor-grade 1975 Pontiac Catalina Safari wagon. The Pontiac resides in Ormond Beach, Florida,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Mini Trail Survivor: 1972 Honda CT70 K1
Honda Mini Trail bikes are coming out of the woodwork, which is good news for those of us who either owned one or want to own one. This beautiful survivor 1972 Honda CT70 K1 Mini Trail, or Trail 70,… more»
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Low Mile Beauty: 1940 Diamond T Pickup
There are pickup trucks and then there are Diamond T pickup trucks. This extraordinary example of a 1940 Model 201 typifies what pride Diamond T owners have in their trucks: The strong, clean lines, quality materials, and a non-nonsense… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 39k Mile 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The first generation of Chevy’s innovative compact, the Corvair, ran from 1960-64. The automobiles would be restyled for 1965-69, but still look like the cars before them. The first group of Corvairs took the most heat on safety from… more»
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318 V8 Survivor: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
The fourth generation of the Dodge Dart would have the moniker’s longest run, from 1967-76. The Dart was the Dodge equivalent of the Plymouth Valiant. A 2-door hardtop variant, the Swinger, would be added to the line-up in 1969…. more»
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Rare SunChaser! 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Before I got the Toyota Celica bug years ago and bought an ’83 GT Liftback, I had my eye on a second-generation (’78-’81) coupe. I had run through a few domestic model cars and was done with what Detroit… more»
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Woody Convertible: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
While the association of the Chrysler LeBaron convertible with the perennial holiday favorite Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is borderline old hat at this point, there’s no denying that this specimen of a K-car deserves a post with Thanksgiving upon… more»
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21K Original Miles: 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon
A 1987 Plymouth Reliant wagon may not normally get your blood pumping, but this one is so clean, it deserves a closer look. With just over 21,000 original miles on the clock, it may very well be one of… more»
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V8 Sleeper: 1998 Volvo V90 Wagon
“And I’m thinking to myself, what circumstance would Paul find himself in driving around in a Volvo station wagon where he feels like he’s gotta chew somebody’s ass?” That’s a direct quote from late-night host David Letterman, upon discussing… more»
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$1,000,000?!! 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
While it is possible to draw many parallels between the US and Australia’s muscle car scenes, much of what drove the market Down Under was motivated by motorsport success. Nowhere is this better encapsulated than in this 1977 Holden… more»
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Outrageous 1979 Cadillac Seville Shorty!
If you enjoy the weird and wild as well as the wonderful in the classic car world, look no further than this 1979 Cadillac Seville, which looks to be a heavily customized Tomaso conversion! It’s for sale here on… more»
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Chrysler Powered 1957 Ghia Superdart
Custom show cars were popular in the 1950s and 1960s and one of the coolest ever built was the 1957 Ghia Superdart, which still survives today. It’s a beautiful car whose body was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia in Italy… more»
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Coupe Survivor: 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
This pretty 1976 Jaguar XJ6 coupe is, in my view, one of the prettiest cars you can buy for under $20,000 today. While this era of the XJ6 is typically marred by shoddy build quality and finicky electronics, the… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet offered the Split Window Coupe for a single model year. Eventually, 10,594 buyers handed over their hard-earned cash to own one, and today they remain one of the most instantly recognizable American classics. This particular car is not… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
When someone says the phrase “blue-chip muscle car” the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is usually on the list. Certainly, the LS6 Chevelle from 1970 is near the top with its 450 horsepower and rarity, however, even lower optioned cars like… more»
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High Mileage Survivor: 1983 Volkswagen GTI
This 1983 Volkswagen GTI is in surprisingly clean condition considering it has 250,000 miles on the clock. At first glance, you might think that it’s impossible for such a car to still look this good and be unrestored, but… more»
