Survivor Cars

Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:

Omni Vision: 1981 Dodge DeTomaso 024

When it comes to custom variants of Dodge’s compact Omni, there’s no doubt in my mind that the Shelby version is the fastest and funnest, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook this DeTomaso 024! Yes, the genius behind… more»

Mr. V’s Ride: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

This morning, my daily driver 1995 BMW M3 was towed in due to thermostat / overheating issues. The tow driver was a super nice guy named Richard who was a total gearhead, and we talked about his project ’57… more»

Sheriff’s Office Commuter: 1974 Satellite Plus

Don’t we all wish sellers knew more about the history of their wares? This 1974 Plymouth Satellite Plus is a breath of fresh air, since the seller knows all of the previous owners, both of whom worked for the… more»

1,048 Miles: 1987 GMC Sierra Grande

Sellers who express the utmost confidence in their vehicles are a dime a dozen, but some of them stand out more than others. The seller of this supposed time-warp 1987 GMC 3500 Sierra Grande pickup with the flareside rear… more»

$2,995 and 36,000 miles! 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon

If you’re an oddball like me, you like Pintos, especially Pinto wagons. This 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon is in Wilsey, Kansas, about 100 miles northeast of Wichita. It’s on Craigslist for $2,995. The seller says that they will “trade… more»

$3,950! 1975 Chevrolet C30 Silverado Camper Special

I’m in Wichita, Kansas as I write this so once I got to my hotel I hit Craigslist to see what’s out there, or out here. I came up with a few interesting vehicles but this truck looked like… more»

A Capella: 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe

This is a 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe and it’s located in Lancaster, California, about seventy-miles north of Los Angle-eze, as they say. Living there for three decades has definitely helped to preserve this brown beauty. This 626 Coupe can be found… more»

Hot Hatch: 1983 Fiat Abarth Ritmo 130TC Sport Coupe

Here’s a car you don’t see every day, or ever. It’s a 1983 Fiat Abarth Ritmo 130TC Sport Coupe and it’s located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It’s on eBay with a current bid of $3,000 and the reserve isn’t met. There is… more»

King Of The Barn: 1968 Shelby GT500KR

Now this is one find I sure would love to find parked in my barn! This ’68 Shelby is said to be all original, with only 3 previous owners and documentation to go with it, I think this one… more»

Riding On A Cloud? 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Just think of what $30,000 will buy you in a new car. A fully-loaded Chevrolet Malibu. A Ford Fusion. A Chrysler 200C. Small Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans and Mazdas. Compare those with this classy Rolls Royce! Ok, it’s not a… more»

As Basic As It Gets: 1982 Datsun 210

Scotty, I think this car is for you. I probably should have just let you write this one up, as I know you like these elderly Japanese imports. Here we have a 1982 Datsun 210 for sale here on… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

It’s a shame that Studebaker had to close up shop only a year after introducing the Avanti. Their unique car was futuristic and found enough of a following that people are still trying to keep the model alive today…. more»

Low Mileage 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe

Here is a Ford we just don’t see very often! The 1932 Ford 3 window coupe is one of the most iconic antique Fords, with a larger number of them being turned into hot rods. This one hasn’t been… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Dodge Monaco Survivor

UPDATE 11/8/16 – Jon has decided to go a different route with this one, but will let us know if he changes his mind. UPDATE 9/16/16 – Jon has decided to drop the price to $18k! FROM Jon R… more»

Budget Lead Sled: 1952 Buick Special

The front end of this Buick shows why this is such a cool and unique car of the 1950’s. Resembling something of an everyday “joe” with two cigars in his mouth, this 1952 Buick Special Sedan is in nice… more»

Bouncy Bronc: 1971 Heald VT-10 Super Bronc

This is a 1971 Heald VT-10 Super Bronc and it’s on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $750. It’s located in the capital city of the great state of Florida – Tallahassee.

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