While it was essentially the same under the skin as the 1968 model, 1969 brought a major update in styling for the Catalina. This gave the car a far squarer and more aggressive look that has stood the test… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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45k Genuine Miles: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 “Midnight Chamois”
By the second half of the 1970s, car manufacturers were faced with ever decreasing levels of performance from their engines, so a number of manufacturers chose to concentrate more on luxury trim packages, transforming what were performance cars into… more»
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British V8 Classic: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
When the wedge-shaped Triumph TR7 was introduced, there was a certain level of disappointment both amongst the motoring press, and the buying public. Where most had been expecting the car to appear as a convertible, the car that emerged… more»
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No Jokes, I Promise: 1987 Yugo GV
The Yugo GV has spent the majority of its life being the butt of innumerable jokes, so I’ve decided to avoid them here. This Yugo was found in a storage locker, and the owner has done a fair amount… more»
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Same Family For 67 Years: 1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
The owner of this 1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible passed away several years ago, and his children have now made the decision to part with the car. The father purchased the car in 1952, and it remained his pride and… more»
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Low-Mile Econobox: 1995 Dodge Neon
In recent times, a trend has emerged: folks are appreciating 1990s vehicles that were once common, but in many cases, quickly disposed of once they began falling apart. Often, especially with domestic makes, it felt like these vehicles weren’t… more»
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31K Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette CS
According to AutoWeek, “Project 1865” was the code name for the new Chevette which was intended to be GM’s first world car. Both of those things are hard to wrap our heads around now. This 1984 Chevrolet Chevette CS… more»
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Original Paint Pickup: 1977 Jeep J-10 4×4
Jeepers! Does anyone even say that anymore? I’m guessing not, but it’s a good exclamation to describe this good looking 1977 Jeep J-10 pickup. This tough truck can be found here on eBay in Edmond, Oklahoma. There is a… more»
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Pontiac Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The owner of this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am says that it is a solid car that runs and drives well. We only get a few limited pictures, and the car is now sitting in storage, so there are no… more»
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43k Genuine Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
With a new model due to be launched the following year, 1977 marked the final year of production for the 3rd Generation Grand Prix. That final year of production also heralded some pretty substantial changes in direction for the… more»
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Garage Find 1936 Bentley Sells for Huge Amount!
What makes a car sell at auction for over double its high estimate? Take an ultra-rare car with a great story, add a one-owner history for the past sixty years, hide the car in a garage for several decades,… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra
Before emission laws and oil prices had their impacts on the car industry, America was producing some cars that were not only striking in appearance but also provided impressive performance straight off the showroom floor. Today, performance has returned… more»
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Striking Appearance: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
This 1963 Studebaker Avanti is anything but standard and original, and in its current form, it is nothing if not distinctive. It will be interesting to see how our readers react to this car because I’m pretty sure that… more»
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37K Miles! 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
I would love to go back three decades, I don’t know about any of you? It seemed like a nicer, more-innocent, kinder and gentler time with fewer problems than today’s world has. One problem that we’ve always had was… more»
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1967 Pontiac Based Rat Rod With 400 V8!
Rat Rods aren’t to everyone’s taste, but these are vehicles that I admire simply because the majority of the people that build them demonstrate individual and unique visions and solutions in a bid to achieve their desired look. This 1967… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
While it’s had one repaint in its life, this Dodge Dart GTS is highly original and is in beautiful condition. The seller has owned this 383 4-speed equipped Mopar since 2004. During their ownership, they’ve replaced consumables and done… more»
