Having featured a Chevrolet El Camino in an article earlier today, I felt it only fitting to give Ford a right of reply when I spotted this 1969 Ranchero. Unlike the El Camino, this isn’t a turnkey proposition. However,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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73k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
If an affordable Bow-Tie project is on your radar, this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau could be a contender. It has a few cosmetic faults, but the low odometer reading and the V8 under the hood more than compensate…. more»
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The Hard Work Is Done: 1983 Alfa Spider Veloce
Up for sale on Craigslist in Seattle is this rather nice 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000, in the possession of a 15-year owner who’s done a whole heap of important things to it. The owner wants a very… more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Ford Fairlane
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is sometimes challenging. Buyers must often balance their skills and desires with their available budget. That makes this 1968 Ford Fairlane worth a close look. It has obvious rust, but the photos support the… more»
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One Owner Land Yacht: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal
The Newport was Chrysler’s bread-and-butter car from 1961 to 1981. It provided the gateway to more expensive products like the New Yorker and Imperial (not branded as a Chrysler). The car received new styling in 1969-73, dubbed “fuselage” because… more»
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Slant-Six Sedan Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart 270
Light Blue Poly (according to the data card) is a nice color for this Dart, and if you’re someone who’s into patina, this one has a great look. I can also picture it in perfect condition, and it wouldn’t… more»
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4-Speed 4WD Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Kammback
AMC Eagle. The first thing most of us probably think about when we hear that name is the now-iconic 4WD wagon. They keep showing up for sale, and their other 4WD models aren’t seen as often. This 1982 AMC… more»
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Zero Rust: 1967 Rover 2000 TC
If you’re attracted to the idea of owning a 1960s British classic, but don’t want a sports car, this 1967 Rover 2000 TC could be a worthy candidate. It presents nicely, offering room for a family of four. The… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS demonstrates the possibility of combining luxury motoring with plenty of power beneath the driver’s right foot. The first owner ordered the car with plenty of desirable factory options, with many believing the big-block under… more»
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35k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Pony cars were once one of the staples of the American motoring landscape. Today, they are all but extinct. However, those yearning to park one in their garage may need to look no further than this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro… more»
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Rare 6-Speed: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition
Chevrolet threw a party in 2003, and the Corvette was the guest of honor. Half a century had passed since the first Corvette hit the market, and the company celebrated by releasing a 50th Anniversary Edition. Featuring a unique… more»
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10k-Mile Time Capsule: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
According to the seller, this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 has fewer than 10,000 original miles. That’s an average of 168 per year. And that’s also for a 4-door sedan that would have been perfect for a family of four… more»
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Forward or Backward: 1980s Steiner 3-Wheeler
One of the coolest vintage lawn tractors I’ve seen, this Steiner 3-Wheeler may just look like a regular lawn tractor, but one with a single wheel on the front. That isn’t the case; this one has a swivel seat… more»
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Unibody Survivor? 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1950s were over, but tailfins were not. Plymouth’s perhaps reached new highs on the new 1960 models, which had shifted from body-on-frame to unibody construction. The Fury was the top-of-the-line model, but those buyers with a smaller checking… more»
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43k-Mile Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
The Oldsmobile F-85 debuted in 1961 at General Motors as a “senior” compact, alongside the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. All three cars became mid-size automobiles in 1964, shifting from unibody to body-on-frame construction. This 1965 edition is said… more»
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Cheap Convertible: 1996 Chrysler Sebring
The Sebring, named after the track in Florida, was on the Chrysler payroll from 1995 to 2010. While coupes, sedans, and convertibles were all offered, the latter didn’t share its design with the others and was built in Mexico…. more»
