This one is newer than we like to show here, and it wasn’t found in a barn; so those are two strikes. The next part may be strike three for most of you, but I hope that a few… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
All Business: 1949 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe
This design is the equivalent of the 1959 Cadillac tailfins are for me, as far as business coupes go. This is a 1949 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe and if you’re looking for the business coupe of business coupes, this… more»
Under 10,000 Miles: 1977 Dodge Aspen
Years later, the Dodge Aspen remains a fairly unremarkable vehicle. But finding one with under 10,000 original miles like this example here on eBay is quite unrepeatable, so we’ll make an exception for this cream puff in New York with an… more»
Hemi-Powered: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The story behind this Chrysler 300 is a strange one. Supposedly, a dealership in North Dakota sold it as a new car in 2002. The next owner then promptly installed a fuel injected 472 Hemi and high performance transmission…. more»
Screaming Yellow Zonker: 1971 Ford Torino GT
I remember craving Screaming Yellow Zonkers as a kid, and I crave this Torino GT now. Resplendent in Grabber Yellow, this largely original car can be found in Tavares, Florida and is up for sale here on eBay, with a buy… more»
Rural American: 1964 AMC Rambler American 440
This great looking 1964 AMC Rambler American 440 is in Sioux Center, Iowa and is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $1,000 and the reserve isn’t met yet.
21,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
The 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra here on eBay had me fooled: I thought it was just a decent project-quality example. But then I spotted the claim about having only 21,000 original miles, which seemed like a stretch given the condition… more»
A Happy End: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
The 1968 Grand Prix was the last full sized Grand Prix. In 1969 they went to a mid sized car. The owner bought this car new in Riverside, California and drove it until his death in 2000. Since then… more»
Sturgis Or Bust: 1965 Harley-Davidson Topper AH
This is a unique ride, a 1965 Harley-Davidson Topper AH. It’s in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania and is listed on eBay where some knothead (cough) (me) just bid it up to $3,000. The seller answers a question at the bottom of the listing and… more»
Cool Canadian Car: 1947 Mercury Monarch Sedan
This is a 1947 Mercury Monarch, wait, 1947 Mercury Monarch? Yes, a Canadian market car. It’s in Pembina, North Dakota; near the Canadian border, so it’s starting to make sense. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now… more»
Saved From A Filthy Garage: 1969 Saab 96 V4 De Luxe
This is a great little car. It’s a 1969 Saab 96 V4 De Luxe and it’s located in Steel City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This blue beauty is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $2,500 and the reserve isn’t… more»
Bronx Bomber: 1971 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan
This is a holy grail car for you JNC (Japanese Nostalgic Car) fans! This is a 1971 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan and it’s not in California where I automatically assumed it would be, it’s at the other end of the… more»
1966 Shelby GT350: Unrestored Survivor?
The seller of this 1966 Shelby GT350 claims that it is an unrestored survivor. They mention a mild refresh in the 1981 though and that about 80% of the paint being original. It may very well be preserved, but… more»
Clash of the Titans: 1973 Toyota Hilux Pickup
Here’s a nice little truck: a 1973 Toyota Hilux Pickup. It’s in Redwood City, California and is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,300, but of course the reserve isn’t met. These RN20 models were… more»
Mr. Ambassador: 1972 AMC Ambassador SST Sedan
The 1972 AMC Ambassador SST Sedan seen here is located in beautiful, historic Richmond, Virginia. This beautiful, historic Ambassador is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $600 and five days left on the auction.
Screaming Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
The owner of this beautiful Trans Am claims that it has only covered 37k miles since new and that the paint and interior are all original! Some work has been done to keep it on the road and the… more»
