When it comes to compiling a list of desirable American classics, the C1 and C2 Corvette Fuelies will typically feature strongly. The Fuelie option wasn’t cheap, but it provided buyers with the type of performance befitting a genuine sports… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve And 9K Miles! 2009 Cadillac DTS
Yesterday, I covered this 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two, a Cadillac from the days when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, and today it’s a 2009 DTS. Well, OK, yeah, it seems like a bit of a letdown, comparatively speaking. Regardless,… more»
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Turbocharged Duntov: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Aftermarket re-creations of the Chevrolet Corvette – particularly the C3 era – are a dime a dozen. There were numerous companies trying to capitalize on the striking styling and obvious enthusiasm for Chevrolet’s marquee sports car, but some of… more»
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30k-Mile Survivor? 1974 AMC Hornet
The boxy American compact had run its course by 1969, so American Motors geared up to replace it in 1970. The Hornet was born (or reborn, depending on how you look at it, as AMC predecessors had used that… more»
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70 HP Pocket Rocket: 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
Looking like it’s been restored, this rebadged Suzuki Cultus turbo was known as the Chevy Sprint Turbo here, and the turbo version is the one you want. This 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo is posted here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»
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1979 Ford F-350 SuperCab 4×4 Ranger Lariat
A one-ton SuperCab with triple gas tanks would have been an ideal camper hauler in its day. Maybe not a 4×4, given the extra height, but it isn’t as crazy, jacked-up high as most trucks I see on the… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The roots of the Alfa Romeo Spider stretch back into the 1950s (or even before that, if you’re picky), when the Giulietta was introduced. As the Giulietta gave way to the Giulia, and finally the Spider, the unifying theme… more»
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No Rust! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
1988 saw fewer than 1/3 of the Monte Carlos made compared to the 1982 model year, formerly the lowest production for the fourth-generation cars. It wasn’t a full production year, so that explains it. There were 16,204 SS versions… more»
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Original 427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette With 33k Genuine Miles
Some classics represent a triumph of style over substance, lacking the level of performance promised by their appearance. Such criticism could not be leveled against this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette courtesy of the big-block nestled securely in its engine bay…. more»
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No Reserve Blue Plate: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Classics like this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass pose a set of choices for potential buyers. It is a genuine two-owner survivor with no rust issues. Therefore, treating it to a cosmetic refresh would be straightforward, and most enthusiasts would choose… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 20K Mile 1989 Cadillac Allante
A perfect Texas setting for a perfect Texas car, this 1989 Cadillac Allante has been in the same family since new and has only traveled 20,336 miles over the last 36 years. Even more unusual, this one is reported… more»
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Only 9,800 Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang
By 1973, the leader of the once-hot “pony car” market had become anemic, at least in terms of sales. From a peak of 607,000 units in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw deliveries drop to barely 135,000 copies seven years… more»
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Test Miles Only: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Describing a classic as perfect is a dangerous strategy. Experience shows that if a vehicle is scrutinized, tiny flaws and defects will emerge. However, when a car has only covered a few test miles since undergoing a meticulous restoration,… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Corvette has been part of a private collection since 1985, but recently emerged to find its way to a new home. It ticks many of the most crucial boxes for those seeking a classic, from its tidy… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
I have a soft spot for vehicles like this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT since I utilize an Australian Falcon Ute as my daily driver. It offers greater versatility and load carrying capacity than a Station Wagon, combined with the… more»
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Church Driven: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
“One elderly owner. Only driven to church on Sundays.” How often have we seen classics listed with those attributes? Such claims must be taken at face value, but the remarkable condition of this 1970 Pontiac Catalina makes them appear… more»
