Some of the most fun times behind a steering wheel can be had with a great handling, small car driven to its limits. There are a lot of contenders for that but one of the top picks for a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Big Yellow Bonnie: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
When we look at cars on eBay we dream of finding a nice survivor for a reasonable price that won’t be too expensive to maintain. If this Bonneville that Damien found for us is as nice as the pictures, it… more»
• Uncategorized • 40 Comments
9,340 Original Miles: 1977 Dodge Aspen Sport Coupe
Many cars leave an emotional footprint (or sometimes a scar!) in our minds from the experiences that we have with them. Often the exterior doesn’t reflect the driving experience and driving each of these machines is a combination of… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Last Of The Fabulous Fins: 1961 Imperial Crown
Wow. I don’t know how else to describe this 1961 Imperial Crown sedan other than just plain wow. The size, the luxury, the fins, the color, the everything. This wow’mobile can be found on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We just recently featured a pair of R107-series Mercedes-Benz 450SLs, both of which were in need of extensive refurbishment. This gorgeous yellow 1978 example may be a better place to start, with much of the heavy lifting already done,… more»
• Uncategorized • 22 Comments
War Era Delivery: 1946 Studebaker Step Van
Chevrolet, Ford, and Divco all offered great step vans that we have seen, but what about a Studebaker Step Van? Rather uncommon, but in great shape, this ‘Stude is not currently running, but is certainly a worthwhile project. Described… more»
• Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Rust Free With Patina: 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van
I’ve said probably too many times that I’m a sucker for these older Dodge vans, having owned several of them in the 1980s. This 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van is listed here on eBay with bids of over $2,000 and… more»
• For Sale • 31 Comments
Stock Turbo: 1990 Ford Probe GT
This 1990 Ford Probe GT is in immaculate condition, and is the desirable turbocharged variety. Similar to the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe we just featured, this sport compact Ford is also saddled with an automatic, but perhaps the slushbox spared… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Front Line Survivor: 1943 Dodge WC-56
If you’re looking for a great piece of automotive history from the Greatest Generation, you can’t get much better than the 1943 Dodge WC-56 found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Matt Williams. Even with battle scars from its… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
Sub-10,000 Miles: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has under 10,000 original miles and is said to belong to a woman in her 80s. It appears to be a part of a larger collection, which makes us wonder what else will be… more»
• For Sale • 41 Comments
Deuce And A Quarter: 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big V8-powered luxury cars were a specialty of American car makers and the 1960s stand out for me as being an era of crisp, big-but-not-overly-bloated cars with plenty of power before regulations and gas crisis after gas crisis hit… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
S Package Survivor: 1983 Honda Civic
When gas mileage was king but the Big 3 were still cranking seriously heavy iron, Honda surveyed the situation and gave the people a reason to enjoy being thrifty: the 1983 Honda Civic “S” package, like this example seen… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
6,288 Original Miles: 1980 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta
While a low-mileage Z28 is the car collectors pine to find, this 1980 Berlinetta with just 6,288 original miles may be a close second. Said to have come out of long-term storage a few years ago, the Camaro remains… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
The Nicest One Left? 1983 Eagle SX/4
Sometimes the most we can ask for is to find a car that we love that has 95% of the features that we want. I have found maybe a shop teacher’s handful of cars over the last 40 years… more»
• For Sale • 38 Comments
GTO Tribute Starter Kit: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
1974 was when Pontiac moved the GTO from the LeMans to the Ventura and those one-year GTOs are hard to tell from the non-GTO cars, like this 1974 Pontiac Ventura. This example can be found on Craigslist, or here… more»
