I am not sure why we are seeing so many nice cars lately. Perhaps winter is coming, and a number of people are selling so they can purchase a new project to keep them in the garage and away… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Original Or Restored? 1931 Ford Victoria Coupe
I love Ford’s Model A and am ever so pleased to see that Jeff Bennett also likes them in his recent write-up here on Barn Finds. They are inexpensive to purchase, cheap, easy to work on and fun to drive…. more»
• Uncategorized • 51 Comments
The BIG Pink! 1958 Lincoln Premiere Two Door
There’s no real description provided for this Lincoln listed on eBay, but perhaps there’s not much to say except it’s huge and pink or “Autumn Rose” as Lincoln named it. It’s 4,800 pounds of pink stretching over 19 feet, the… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Locked in Uncle’s Garage: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Over the years, stories of relatives with significant vehicles locked away and out of the hands of more caring relatives have lingered across the enthusiast sphere. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC is a genuine Euro-market car with all of the… more»
• Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Droptop Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The 1976 Cadillac was supposed to be the last American convertible. They were thought to be an instant classic so some were put away as an investment. Cadillac couldn’t keep up with the demand and managed to build 14,000. Unfortunately for… more»
• For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
Donated vehicles remain a source of fascination for me, mainly because I cannot get over how many seemingly decent cars end up being given away. I suspect in most cases this phenomenon is due to disinterested heirs, but it… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Dealer Painted: 1981 Delorean DMC-12
The painted DeLorean: this is the stuff of folklore and urban legend, with armchair quarterbacks often debating how many DeLoreans were painted and who was responsible for the color change. This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 here on eBay is claimed to… more»
• Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Simple Survivor: Low Mileage 1984 Buick Skylark
Though more of an “underground garage find” than a barn find, this 1984 Buick Skylark certainly fits our criteria. One of the less frequently seen GM X-body vehicles, this Buick shares many components with the infamous Chevrolet Citation. Many… more»
• Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Forward Looker: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman
1955 was a pivotal year for the Chrysler Corporation, heralded by the arrival of Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look,” the first range of cars from the company that had been truly styled rather than designed around engineering dictates. Things got… more»
• Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Looking For Marshall Lucky: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
In the cult classic movie Used Cars, one of the scenes centers around an illegal commercial being filmed for the struggling car lot in the movie. Superstitious salesman Jeff, dressed as an old west era U.S. Marshall named Marshall… more»
• Uncategorized • 32 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1970 VW Sunroof Bug
Volkswagens, especially the Beetle, have been part of our culture for many years. Some of us have fond memories the familiar clatter of an underwhelming VW engine and the meandering progress across the landscape of our youth. This bug… more»
• For Sale • 81 Comments
Super Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Lately, it seems like Superbirds are coming up for sale everywhere. That said, I have no problem with it! As rare as they are, these collector vehicles change hands somewhat often though this particular one hasn’t recently. These cars… more»
• Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Four Door Time Capsule: 1963 Chevrolet Nova
In the hierarchy of collectible cars, four doors are the Rodney Dangerfield of vehicles. No respect at all. That is sad, because four doors are still sensible transportation for families entering the hobby. There are a lot of kids… more»
• Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Fire Engine Firebird: 1981 Pontiac Firebird
No word could describe this car better than ‘red’! Red paint, red wheels, and red interior may be too much for some, but I think it’s just right. This 1981 Firebird really wears red well, and for 116,000 miles… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Last Gasp For Performance: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455
For many addicted to muscle cars, the seventies were shaping up to be the worst kind of withdrawal. Horsepower had become a dirty word, insurance companies were becoming hostile to customers with certain cars, and safety mandates were… more»
• Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Pretty As A Picture: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
Are you sitting down? Good. You will need to be when you hear this. The seller of this car has put it on the market because his wife wants him to buy a four door. Evidently his wife doesn’t… more»
