Ford was probably working on their downsized Panther platform, to be introduced in 1979, by the time the 1977 General Motors cars hit the showrooms. But just the same, the marketing team went to work praising how the LTD… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Estate V8: 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII
The seller of this 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII got it from the estate of the original owner. It sure looks like a winner if a person can get past the two extra doors, as they say in 2018…. more»
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Only Original Once: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
What a beautiful car. One year before this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop coupe was made, a 1967 Caprice two-door hardtop coupe was GM’s 100th million car. As far as I’m concerned, this beauty is another milestone. This example can be… more»
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Grab This: 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout
A 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout with small bumpers, no rust, and in Grabber Blue? There’s cool and then there’s cool, this is the latter. This eye-poppingly-pigmented Pinto can be found listed here on eBay with an equally eye-poppingly-prime bid price… more»
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Music History: 1973 Oldsmobile Royale Convertible
The owner of this Delta 88 Royale Convertible says that the car has been used in promotional shoots and music videos for up-and-coming recording artists. He includes a number of photos in the ad, but putting it down to… more»
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Attractive Survivor: 1964 Chrysler 300
Strictly speaking, while it may not be completely original, I think that this 1964 Chrysler 300 2-Door Hardtop probably qualifies as a survivor. It underwent a repaint in its original color many years ago, and it is now fitted… more»
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88 Genuine Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National GNX
While humans retain the ability to buy, sell, swap, collect, hoard, or store objects, there will always be items that surface that are different, rare, or in exceptional condition. We’ve seen plenty of examples of this in the automotive… more»
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Frank Sinatra’s 1985 Chrysler Lebaron!
Often when we talk of the rich and famous it is easy to imagine a luxurious and even exotic machine. Frank Sinatra was seeking a low key and comfortable vehicle to be driven around in, and his pick was… more»
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Like New: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is described by its owner as a 3rd generation survivor. It wears its original paint, original drive-train, and original interior. It is a striking looking vehicle, but there is a bit of a sting… more»
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The Original Concept 1: 1966 VW Dune Buggy
VW-based dune buggies come in all shapes and sizes, an impressive variety that reflects the individual tastes of the many small companies that built their own kits. This well-preserved build is known as a Concept 1 kit, which is… more»
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Cool, Dude! 1987 Custom IROC Camaro
As a child of the 80s, I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of this preserved custom 1987 Chevrolet IROC-Z Camaro. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where the buy it now is just under $25,000. With only 19,661 carefully… more»
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Cabriolet Coupe: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours
The Luxury Nova (LN) was changed to the Concours in 1976 and this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Cabriolet would be the last year for the upscale Nova. This triple-black example can be found here on Hemmings with an asking… more»
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Minty Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin
I’ve always loved the wedge-shaped TVR 280i, otherwise known as a Tasmin. The ridiculous looks, the glorious Ford Cologne V6, and the period-styling that often included color-matched wheels result in a car that could only come from a company… more»
4,500 Original Miles!? 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1984 Chevrolet Camaro is said to have 4,500 original miles! We’ve all heard the stories about an ultra low mileage vehicle found after years of storage. Whether the owner passed away soon after the purchase or the owner… more»
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Grandma’s Survivor: 1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon
This clean 1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon brings back some fond memories for me, as my grandmother owned the Chevy-badged twin for many years before converting to Volvo’s ubiquitous 240 estates. This Buick likely belonged to someone else’s grandmother,… more»
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Bandit Wanna-Be: 1978 Pontiac Grand Am
You’ve got to give Pontiac credit, they liked to take chances. In 1973 they brought out a new car called the Grand Am. It wasn’t the performance car that the GTO was. It had more of an international flair,… more»
