Sometimes, the term “survivor” manifests itself in the abstract sense, meaning an exotic or muscle car that’s never been modified. Sure, it’s a survivor, but that car or truck hasn’t exactly been battle tested. A survivor that’s been used… more»
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Diesel Daily: 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
This is something you don’t expect to see: a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Diesel sedan. Now, that’s not because they didn’t exist in diesel form; they did, but with a powerplant that was known to have mechanical faults. The seller’s… more»
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Cheap Wheels Runner: 1977 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre replaced the Special in the Buick lineup in 1959. It was the entry point for full-size automobiles in the GM division. The nameplate would remain a fixture for 46 years before it was finally retired in 2005…. more»
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25-Year Cream Puff: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue replaced the Electra (225) in 1991, although the name had previously been a trim package offering. The Park Avenue would be Buick’s most lavish car through 2005, when it was retired in favor of the later… more»
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One-Year-Only V8: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest was one of three “senior compacts” that General Motors introduced in 1961. The other two were the Buick Special and the Oldsmobile F-85. While all three used the same new unibody platform, the Tempest employed a… more»
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Babied Hatchback: 1979 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord arrived in 1976 (aka Honda Inspire in Japan) as a mid-size automobile. Its worldwide popularity grew, especially in the U.S., where it would become a best-seller year after year in the 1990s. This edition from 1979 looks… more»
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Needs A Savior: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
The majesty of cars from the late 1920s and early 1930s is impressive even today. Every car maker was on the bandwagon, showcasing big sedans, big tourers, big phaetons. We forget now – as we look at our nearly… more»
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454 V8! Restored 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sleeper
By 1972, the biggest engine you could get in a Chevy Nova had a displacement of 350 cubic inches. And if you wanted muscle with a 4-barrel carburetor, you checked the Super Sport box on the order form. This… more»
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Ran Flawlessly When Parked: 1938 Hupmobile Six
A Hupmobile, eh? How often do we review one of those on these august webpages? Not often, and never a 1938 Model Six, four-door sedan such as today’s discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster. Hupmobile was another one of many domestic… more»
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Barn Stored Since 1992: 1953 Austin A40 Somerset
I’m almost clinically afraid of flying, but I was happy I did when I visited England back in 2009. As something of an Anglophile, I love British history, art, literature, architecture, and most importantly, its cars, and there were… more»
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Adam-12 Tribute! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
When an auto enthusiast decides to transform a car into a tribute to one featured on TV or in the movies, it’s the little details that sometimes separate an average effort from a truly remarkable outcome, and this Adam-12… more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
The Pontiac Bonneville is one of those cars that had the potential to be great, and just never quite got there. It wasn’t the fault of Pontiac engineers, either, who worked hard to build the family-sized sedan into a… more»
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Built To Last: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D
In all of automotive history, few vehicles are known to go more miles than from the earth to the moon with minimal maintenance or be instantly recognizable when out-and-about. The Mercedes midsize W123 chassis from 1976-1985 are among them,… more»
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Older Restoration: 1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Door
Ford treated its full-size cars to a styling refresh in 1961, although the design had been redone in 1960. Small fins incorporating the taillights were used instead of flat wings along the lines of the big 1960 Chevrolets. The… more»
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Upscale Pinto: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Seeing the success Ford was having with the 1971 subcompact Pinto, Mercury lobbied for its own version of the car. That wouldn’t come about until 1974 in Canada and the U.S. in 1975. The new Bobcat was a badge-engineered… more»
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96 Year Old Survivor? 1929 Buick Model 47
Obviously, we’re losing the people who remember cars of the 1920s and 1930s when they were a going concern. And that’s why we’ve seen a dip in value there, particularly when the car is a half-done project. That’s the… more»
