“The Ultimate Wagon.” It was just that simple for AMC’s marketing department when talking about the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer, and we know that a good percentage of people drive an SUV today, unlike in 1981. This 1981 Jeep Wagoneer… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Exclusive: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed Survivor
Talk about a time capsule – this 1980 Datsun 280ZX looks like an incredible survivor, at least once you get it out of the garage and back on the road. The only hint of rust is from the previous… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door
With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»
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46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»
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White Lightning: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
This 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo needs more graphics, in my opinion. Some tiny Sprint Turbo lettering on the rear of each side isn’t enough, especially for the 1980s when graphics ruled the day. That’s likely of little importance for… more»
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1969 Ford F-350 and Champion 230 Camper
With summer officially over in this hemisphere, or at least, over the hump and on its way toward winter, that doesn’t mean that camping season is done. It’s time to get serious about heading out on the road in… more»
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2 Owners, 4 Doors: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Launched in 1959, the Ford Galaxie nameplate capitalized on America’s growing fascination with the “Space Race”. Others included the Mercury Comet and Meteor, Oldsmobile Starfire, and Plymouth Satellite. Competing head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala, it would remain a Ford… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Dodge W200 Power Wagon
I was never there, but this 1973 Dodge Power Wagon looks like a picture of Southern California in 1973. Throw a couple dirt bikes in the bed, or maybe a small camper on the back, and you could be… more»
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Former Cop’s Car: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a popular pony car with its all-new platform. Nearly 49,000 copies were produced, yet fewer than 1,800 of them were the performance ‘Cuda model with a 340 cubic inch V8 and a TorqueFlite automatic… more»
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Seventy-Nine Miles a Year: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
At some point, low mileage is not a favor to a car, particularly if it’s a high-strung thoroughbred like this 1989 Lamborghini Countach. Seals, fluids, grease, electrical components, virtually all moving parts behave better when a car warms up… more»
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Rare SSP Package: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
Here’s another car from one of my favorite eBay sellers that has a knack for finding some of the prettiest survivors in existence. This is a fairly unique Fox-body era Ford Mustang, as it combines the rare notchback body… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1973 Buick Riviera
The 1973 Riviera was a one-year styling compromise advanced by Bill Mitchell to correct the unpopular sharp-edged boat tail he introduced on Buick’s flagship car in 1971. While the mid-60s Corvette suffered not one whit from a similar tail,… more»
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44K Mile Northstar: 1993 Cadillac Allante
Plenty has been said on these pages (mostly by me) about the Cadillac Allante failing to become a true collector’s item. However, at the risk of appearing to be a hypocrite, there’s no denying that really nice examples are… more»
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Raising the Roof: 1969 Ford Econoline Camper
One of the hottest segments of the classic vehicle market is that of campers. From kitschy tow-behinds and slide-ins to camping vans, these nostalgic remnants of an era when Americans took to the outdoors in droves during the sixties… more»
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As Good as a Studebaker? 1978 Avanti II
The original Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury car that the troubled company could only afford to keep on the payroll for two model years (1963 and 1964). But a pair of Stude dealers felt the car deserved a… more»
