To clone, or not to clone: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of turning a 1972 AMC Hornet with an H-Code 304 V8 into an SC/360 clone… wait, where… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Shorty Camel Van: 1979 Chevrolet G-10
Short wheelbase Chevy vans continue to find new homes on major selling sites with relative ease, as the looks and the period-cool style is hard to resist. The vans themselves may be nothing particularly special, but given how most… more»
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Ultra-Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger
Funny how we see rapid-fire trends in autos. In rapid succession, car manufacturers leaped on a new category of coupes when the fastback was re-introduced and caught on. The ’63 Split-Window Coupe–what else can you say? Then the ’64… more»
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Unbelievable: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
What would a 14,000 mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix look like in 2020? Well, here is a good example of what a well maintained, low mile Grand Prix should look like. This car is in amazing condition even though… more»
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16k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevy Corvair was revolutionary in that it’s still the only American designed, mass-produced passenger car with a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. It was part compact and part sports car, unlike the more conventional automobiles it first competed against. But… more»
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4,700 Original Miles: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Many longtime car dealerships have a stash of collector cars hidden away, typically collected as part of normal trade-in operations or simply due to connections through the company dealership owners tend to keep. This 1975 Datsun 280Z has just… more»
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Turbo-Charged 4-Speed: 1984 Buick Skyhawk T-Type
The second generation of the Buick Skyhawk (1982-89) was the corporate cousin of other GM FWD compact cars built on the same platform, the Chevy Cavalier, Olds Firenza, Pontiac Sunbird and Cadillac Cimarron. The T-Type was the 1980s equivalent… more»
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Factory 4-Speed: 1974 Pontiac GTO
It came in with a bang and went out with its head held high. While a shadow of its former self, Pontiac’s 1974 GTO tried to find a place to fit within an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, fuel shortages,… more»
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Good Buy? Low-Mile 1974 Ford Thunderbird
At almost a foot and a half longer than the previous generation of Thunderbirds (just under 19-feet in length) and weighing in at a whopping 5,000 pounds (the heavest car to ever wear a Ford badge) this 1974 Ford… more»
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Black Plate: 1962 International Scout 80 Pickup
This 1962 International Scout 80 pickup is a non-running example that the seller has owned for seven years ago with big plans for that never materialized. The old-school company name on the doors and the relatively stock, rust-free appearance… more»
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One-Owner 58k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82
The C3 Corvette gets relatively little respect among collectors of Chevrolet’s marquee sports car, but it’s an impressive value if you’re seeking a hobby car typically in great shape for reasonable money. This 1977 example is equipped with the… more»
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No Reserve Ranger: 1974 Ford Bronco
Bidding is knocking up against $30,000 for this extremely well preserved 1974 Ford Bronco with the sought-after Ranger package. The truck is highly original with the sort of patina that can’t be faked, and just a few sensible updates… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1941 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead
Few classic vehicles have developed the kind of cult following that we see with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Pre-war examples create strong interest when they appear on the market, especially if they are original and unmolested. This 1941 Harley FL demonstrates… more»
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Highly-Optioned Truck: 1972 Chevrolet C10
By 1972 we were starting to see some evidence that tightening emission standards would negatively impact the performance of the great V8. However, it was still possible to secure a pickup that offered decent horsepower figures. This 1972 Chevrolet… more»
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Ram Air 390: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
After a slight update for the 1970 model year, AMC’s Javelin still ran the gamut from a sporty looking car with a six-cylinder to an all-out muscle car with a big V8. This 1970 AMC Javelin SST is the… more»
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One Owner California Survivor: 1972 Capri
When I hear “Capri” my mind immediately goes to the Fox-body generation that was built from 1979 to 1986. Maybe those a little younger than me first think of the 2-door roadster built from 1991 to 1994. Even though… more»
