General Motors joined the “pony car” war in 1967 that Ford had started two years earlier. The Chevy Camaro was positioned to compete against the Mustang while the Pontiac Firebird was more upscale like the Mercury Cougar, that was… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Bill Blass Edition? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This one’s a head-scratcher. The seller has this one listed as a 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Bill Blass Edition but I can’t find any information on there ever being a Bill Blass Edition Mercury Cougar. A Lincoln Mark V,… more»
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Refurbished Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The owner of this 1957 Corvette Fuelie decided back in 2009 to treat the car to a comprehensive refurbishment. It is starting to show a few minor flaws, but it still presents exceptionally well. Sadly, he recently passed away…. more»
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1966 Dodge Charger With 426 Hemi
UPDATE 4/3/21: One of readers, SirRaoulDuke, thought something was amiss and found more information about this car. It’s not an original Hemi car. The Charger was a mid-year addition to the Dodge roster in 1966. Many say it looks… more»
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Low Production? 2002 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Except for one eight-year absence from 2003-2009, the Chevrolet Camaro has been in continuous production since 1967. During this time, more than five million of the “pony car” have been made, making it one of the most endearing automotive… more»
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Good Buy? Lightning Rod Equipped 1983 Hurst/Olds
1983 marked the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds partnership that began in 1968. The car was produced sporadically over nine model years and saw just 16,500 total copies. They are sought after today, including the 1983-84 editions with the… more»
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5.0/5-Speed! 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
I locked up on this Mustang the second that I saw the listing! I used to own the same car except mine was two years newer. Other than different wheels and color-keyed side stripes, this is the same car… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1987 Buick GNX
By the 1980s, it is a fact that the classic American muscle car was in grave danger of extinction. Various laws and regulations were stifling engine performance, while stricter safety standards and the desire for more luxury appointments conspired… more»
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Healthy 289: 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero
For the 2nd Generation of the Ranchero, Ford chose to base the car on the Falcon platform. Not only did this result in a vehicle that was significantly smaller than its predecessor, but it was an astounding 20% cheaper… more»
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Barclay Brown: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Originally, the second generation of Pontiac Trans Ams came in only two colors – Polar White and Lucerne Blue – in 1970. By the end of the run in 1981, the Trans Am was available in several different colors… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Fury III
I’m probably the only living human on the planet who would want to restore this car back to bone-stock spec, no wonder I don’t have any friends. I like the memories of an era but that’s just me. This… more»
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NASCAR-Inspired: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aerocoupe
Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe in 1986 to help give the brand an advantage on NASCAR superspeedways. They would be available to the public, as well, but only for two years. It was created by modifying the Super… more»
14,900 Actual Miles: 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra
UPDATE – I just spoke with the seller of this sweet Mustang and they are lowering their asking price to $22,000! Be sure to take another look and be sure to contact Steve with any questions or to make… more»
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Independent Luxury! 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop
By 1955, Packard’s tagline of, “Ask the man who owns one” was getting harder to do. Packard’s days were numbered at this point and by 1955, they were in 14th place in the domestic auto sales wars. But in… more»
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One-Owner 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
This 1968 Buick Skylark Custom hasn’t been for sale since, well since 1968. This is the first time it’s been for sale since it was brand new and it has had just one owner this whole time, a very… more»
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Restoration Completed: 1932 Riley Nine Tourer
While the seller does not identify this 1932 Riley by model, it appears to be a Model Nine four-door touring car. It has undergone a full restoration and is a pretty sharp-looking car. Let’s take a closer look at… more»
