It’s not often we see cars as desirable as the Fox body Mustang Cobra go up for auction with no reserve, especially lately as these cars continue to gain value. But this example – a 1993 model wearing Vibrant… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
By 1966, the muscle car race was on and Chevrolet was right in the thick of things. One of its most popular offerings was the Chevelle SS 396, which was the intermediate Malibu with a big-block 396 cubic inch… more»
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33,999 Original Miles: 1981 Dodge Diplomat
This 1981 Dodge Diplomat is a stock survivor that remains in highly original condition. While most Diplomats went down the slippery slope of being a widely available model that could be driven every day with minimal upkeep, this one… more»
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No Tops, No Doors: Pair of Crosley Hotshots
Crosley was a small, independent manufacturer of subcompact cars, often called microcars. One of their more interesting products was the Hotshot, a doorless open roadster that was made from 1949-52. You could consider this the first post-war, American-made sportscar… more»
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Sandpiper Special: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
“An uninspired dog cart” is how Jean Lindamood Jennings described a Chevette in Car and Driver magazine many years ago. Another pundit at that august publication referred to the oft-maligned sub-compact as a “bleedin’ garden tractor”. No respect. Nevertheless,… more»
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10k Miles And Original Paint! 1985 Oldsmobile 442
During the limited run of the Hurst/Olds in 1983-84 (remember the Lightning Rods Triple Shifter?), the Oldsmobile marketing gurus were looking for an encore. That led them to resurrect the 442 nameplate from the 1960s. The reborn 442 would… more»
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Preserved ATV: 1985 Honda Odyssey FL350R
If you’re someone who watches out for up-and-coming vehicles in the collector car and truck scene, I’d say to spend some time watching out for ATVs and four-wheelers made in the middle 80s through the early 90s. These often… more»
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Original Paint! 1977 AMC Pacer-X Survivor
Cars often appear in movies and tv series in speaking roles, stunt work, and other supporting roles. Remember KITT in the series “Knight Rider,” the orange 1969 Dodge Charger performing death-defying stunts in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” and a… more»
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Real Shelby Bits: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA 390
If you are going to wander down the path of creating a clone of a legendary American performance car, there are a couple of ways that you could choose to go. You can either scout around to source some… more»
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5,682 Original Miles: 1988 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
Ford pickups equipped with the 7.3L diesel tend to rack up huge miles, simply because these overbuilt beasts can take years of hard use without breaking a sweat. The example seen here is a top-shelf Lariat model with four… more»
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Unrestored 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 On Craigslist?
This 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 is a claimed one-owner example with 60,000 miles and well-documented service history. The 2+2 models weren’t always a desirable specimen, but that sentiment seems to be shifting in recent years as good examples… more»
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340 4-Speed! 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Drive around anywhere today and you’ll encounter a Dodge Challenger, a third-generation Challenger that is. When introduced in 2008, it was designed with the original model (1970-1974) in mind, some would say a tribute to the original. Having familiarity… more»
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Pristine 25k Mile: 1970 Cadillac DeVille
There are some cars then anyone can look at it and tell what it is. Even someone who is not a car enthusiast can look at a classic Cadillac and know who manufactured it. The 1970 Cadillac DeVille is… more»
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Convertible Woodie: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
Remember the movie Planes, Trains & Automobiles? One of these cars was in it. Also, one was part of a George Costanza running gag on Seinfeld. The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was a K-car derivative, and not only did they… more»
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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: 1965 Pontiac Tempest Custom
Given the popularity of the mid-1960s Pontiac GTO, the Tempest often gets overlooked in collector circles. Which is a shame because this survivor from 1965 is a beautiful example. Both cars shared the same platform (along with the LeMans)… more»
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Would You Repaint This 1970 AMC Gremlin?
If AMC’s aim with the Gremlin was to create a car that would get people talking, it would have to be classed as an unqualified success. If they aimed to develop a vehicle that would blend seamlessly into the… more»
