1958 was the year that General Motors went crazy with chrome. Cars across all marques were bigger too – longer and wider than ever before. Since body designs were changed again completely in 1959, some people refer to the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 9, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What A Survivor! 1976 Jeep Cherokee Chief S
It’s not often you find a survivor Jeep, especially one this nice! Folks tend to use Jeeps of all types off the road, and they get beaten up over time as you might expect. This one has obviously been… more»
Oct 9, 2016 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Perfectly Patinated: 1957 Buick Special
This striking “original” (more about that later) 1957 Buick Special is claimed to have only 9,470 miles. I’ll let you be the judge of that, but I’m pretty darn sure I would love to own this car! It’s located… more»
Oct 8, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Summer Home Stored: 1969 Plymouth Fury
In a weird way, I hope that my heirs someday find whatever vehicles I still own at my summer home in some warm, tropical place. That’s just me. I like the heat and I relish the idea of living… more»
Oct 8, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Heart Of A Cobra: 1973 AC 428 Coupe
This lovely coupe is the result of Ford and Shelby American discontinuing the AC Cobra 427 after 1967. AC was left with what was a fairly advanced chassis and Ford connections, but an outmoded roadster body. This beautiful black… more»
Oct 8, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 21 Comments
Mary’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air
This is Mary’s completely original Chevy. She and her late husband purchased it new. The Chevy has never spent a night outside. Mary drove it very little after her husband died 3 years ago and now at 80 years old… more»
Oct 7, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 9 Comments
Follow Up: 2002 Nissan Altra
You might recall this Nissan that I wrote about it a few months ago that had a very uncertain future. Despite its significance in the history of electric cars, the California Automobile Museum decided not to display it. The Altra, engineered 17 years ago,… more»
Oct 7, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Restored In The 70s: 1937 Cord Roadster
Fun fact: I used to live in Worcester, Mass., which is a fairly ordinary New England city: old and struggling to survive, still reeling from the disappearance of manufacturing jobs all those years ago. There are some bright spots… more»
Oct 7, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Almost Done: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Being a 1962 model myself, I’ve always had a soft spot for 1962 vehicles. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop is on eBay with a current bid price of $6,100 and there are three days left on the auction…. more»
Oct 6, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Super Clean Original! 1973 Ford Mustang
I have to wonder what’s going on–the 1971-73 Mustangs are starting to look really attractive to me! This coupe is so clean looking and original in appearance, how could you not like it? It’s currently in St Albert, Alberta, Canada… more»
Oct 6, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Just Right! 1955 MG TF Out Of Storage
This is a great looking MG that’s recently come out of storage after being off the road most of the time since 1972, when the original importer sold it to another family member. It’s currently resting in Great Falls,… more»
Oct 6, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Your Next Car: 1981 Honda Accord Limo
Buckle up for this one, it’ll be a weird ride! This is a 1981 Honda Accord Limo. Guys? Hey, where’d everybody go? This one-off wonder is in Fenton, Missouri, twenty miles southwest of St. Louis, and it’s listed on eBay… more»
Oct 6, 2016 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Time Capsule Cadillac: 1979 Cadillac Seville
This l’il beauty is in Star, North Carolina, right in-between Raleigh and Charlotte. It’s a 1979 Cadillac Seville and it’s listed on eBay with 91 bid increments and a current price of $4,600, but the reserve isn’t met.
Oct 6, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1947 Plymouth P15S Deluxe Business Coupe
Here’s a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe Business Coupe and it’s on eBay with a current bid price of $4,250, but the reserve isn’t met! I know that I missed the boat on business coupes, but dang. This car is located… more»
Oct 5, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
34,000 Original Miles? 1976 Buick Skylark
Although it looks a lot like a Chevy Nova, this is actually a Buick Skylark. Apparently it’s been in hiding for a while, as it only has 34,000 original miles! It’s located in Lagrange, Georgia and is listed for… more»
Oct 5, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
455 Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
The seller of this Toronado is in a position where he has to let go of this nice original Oldsmobile. Complete and in not too bad of shape, this Oldsmobile could undergo a drivers restoration and be a nice… more»
