I think the Buick stylists for the Roadmaster’s new 1949 look tried to put as much chrome on the front of the car as possible! Maybe someone had stock in a plating company? Even the ventiports (those characteristic Buick… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 10, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
All There: 1953 MG TD
The MG TD design evolved from the 1930’s T series and is very similar in many ways. It shares the same basic styling and the body is also built on an ash wood frame. Almost all of the MG TDs were… more»
Jul 10, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Holy Grail Drift King: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S
This is a holy grail car for those folks who are into Japanese vehicles. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S seen here is in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, about 5 hours north of Seattle. This one is worth any import fees or duties… more»
Jul 10, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Unrestored Stunning Survivor: 1968 Buick Riviera
I enjoy the restrained lines, especially the nose and tail, of these second generation Rivieras. And this one has been cherished since day one. Can you believe that’s original paint? The car is being cossetted in Yreka, California and… more»
Jul 10, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
French Folly: 1956 Poirier Voiturette Monoto XW-5
This French folly is a 1956 Poirier Voiturette Monoto XW-5 and it’s in Johns Island, South Carolina. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $2,000, but the reserve isn’t met. This type of Voiturette, or… more»
Jul 9, 2016 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Little Lady Owned: 1984 VW Jetta Coupe
Among the world of VW fanatics, a two-door Jetta is considered the holy grail of Volkswagen’s mainstream sedan lineup. They’re quite hard to find today, especially in clean, original condition, so this first-generation ’84 Jetta Coupe here on eBay is quite… more»
Jul 9, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
$3,500 Hauler: 1965 Ford Ranchero with Protect-O-Top
Here’s one for you Ford lovers, it’s a 1965 Ford Ranchero with Protect-O-Top and it’s on Craigslist in Lynnwood, Washington, about a half-hour north of Seattle. The seller is asking a mere $3,500 for this l’il hauler. That’s a… more»
Jul 9, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Front Wheel’n: 1963 Lancia Flavia
As I’ve stated in the past, I prefer my sports cars in rear wheel drive format. There really isn’t anything wrong with front wheel driver, it’s great for economical daily transportation, but I don’t want to be fitting torque… more»
Jul 9, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Decades in Storage for Safety: 1973 Rupp Go-Joe
This is a 1973 Rupp Go-Joe and it’s in Edwardsville, Illinois, just a half-hour northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $500 and a Buy It Now price of $3,000…. more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Boring Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Malibu
With classic car values always going up, has the time come to start looking at cars like this from the late seventies? Obviously, this particular Malibu has some things going for it that make it desirable even with the… more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Street Hemi: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
This Plymouth may not look very intimidating sitting there, but there’s a 425 horsepower 426 Hemi V8 under the hood! This thing is a serious sleeper and is claimed to have only covered 54k miles since new. The first… more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 28 Years! 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
After 28 years of storage, this 1966 Imperial is finally seeing the light again! It looks like it’s been well taken care of for its 88,366 miles, and is ready for some more. The giant coupe is located in… more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
11,000 Original Miles: 1968 Dodge D100
Does it get any better than this? Well, I suppose if you were the one to originally discover this 11,0000 mile 1968 Dodge D100 pickup here on craigslist, it probably was pretty sweet. Now, the current seller has it listed… more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Summer Driver: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Is it too late to drive an Italian sports car that can shed its roof this summer? I don’t think so, which is why this 1979 Fiat X1/9 here on eBay seemed like a bargain at $2,950 or best offer. Although… more»
Jul 7, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Well Documented: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
This Barracuda has a pretty amazing story and while it isn’t necessarily low mileage, with 112k miles, it is extremely well documented and in great shape! Clearly the previous owner loved this Plymouth, as they wrote down every service… more»
Jul 7, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
13k Mile 1957 Chevrolet 150
It amazes me what unrestored Tri-Fives can go for these days. Chevy only built a few million of these cars over a 3 year period. A decent number of those cars have survived, but not many can claim to… more»
