What Makes It Special? I purchased this Nissan from the original owner in 2015. At that time, the Patrol had 5,591 original miles on it. I have put approximately 1,100 miles on the Patrol since. Currently has 6,653 original… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Floats Like A Boat: 1970 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
The year 1970 was pretty much a carryover year for the full-size Cadillac. They were given a fresh grille and as Cadillac put it, “smart new elongated taillights”, but pretty much left alone otherwise. It was also the last year… more»
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Clean And Green: 1975 Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird was a growing car. By the time it reached its 20th birthday, it had grown from a 175.3-inch two passenger car in 1955 to a 226-inch six-passenger car in 1975. Ford led you to believe in its brochure… more»
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Final Act: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
Pontiac’s Fiero debuted in lackluster fashion, saddled with the long-derided “Iron Duke” four-cylinder motor that couldn’t cash the checks the racy body wrote. Like all things General Motors, they finally got the recipe right and then torpedoed the Fiero… more»
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302 V-8: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Being of fan of the 1977 to 1979 and the 1980 to 1982 Thunderbirds, it took a while for me to warm up to the 1983 to 1986 Thunderbirds. I believe that is because I felt the Thunderbird was taking a… more»
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Granny Car: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
Whether it was the size, the style, or just time for the personal luxury car to say goodbye, we can only speculate, but the generation of Riviera/Toronado/Eldorado that was restyled in 1986 never sold as well as its predecessors…. more»
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5-Speed Drop Top: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
While there are times the Fox Body Mustang seems entirely old hat to me, certain examples just seem to epitomize why I never fully remove them from my potential project car list. While a notchback GT is the one… more»
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Nearly Perfect: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville
Back in the sixties, we could count on American manufacturers updating the cars every year to provide a fresh take on a body style, even if it wasn’t time for an all-new body. The 1965 full-size Pontiac received a major… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
UPDATE – This beautiful Monte Carlo has now be listed here on eBay with a lower price and the option to make an offer. It’s still expensive, but where are you going to find a better one for less?… more»
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Striking Gold: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31
The owner of his 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass holds all of the relevant paperwork which confirms the authenticity of this W-31, and to look at the car, it is a stunning looking vehicle. Personally, I would find it extremely hard… more»
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2,900 Original Miles: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
When it comes to 80s luxo-coupes, the Lincoln Mark VII tends to stand alone. It came in a variety of trim levels, all of which claimed to offer a higher level of luxury or performance than the one before… more»
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Unlikely Survivor: 1982 Ford Escort GL Wagon
This 1982 Ford Escort GL wagon isn’t exactly a high-dollar survivor, but it is likely one of the better econo-boxes still doing duty as a people and gear hauler. Equipped with a manual transmission and some extra features thanks… more»
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Super Banana: 1972 Dodge Adventurer SE
Dodge never seemed like much of a contender in the pickup field compared to Ford and Chevrolet through the sixties, but when the early seventies hit, Dodge brought out a new restyled pickup for 1972. This is a 1972… more»
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Top Shelf Example: 1985 Honda Civic Wagovan
Despite the craze for mildly inflated sedans sitting on lifted suspensions and posing as SUVs, the concept of a spacious vehicle that remained easy to drive is nothing new. The Honda Wagovan was one of the foremost pioneers of… more»
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My First Road Trip: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a gorgeous 1950 Cadillac coupe and touched on how Cadillac had lost their way. Well, I guess Cadillac’s problems were worse than they appeared. An article appeared last Monday on… more»
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Super High Output: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
In 1989, Ford brought out a performance version of their popular Ford Taurus called the SHO (Super High Output). There were not many American cars that had performance sedans at this point, reserving that mission for coupes. Here is… more»
