This Avanti was actually built after Studebaker folded. Leo Newman and Nate Altman purchased part of the original factory and set up shop. They shoved a Chevrolet 327 under the hood and named it the Avanti II. This particular… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Gold Survivor: 1966 Corvette Barn Find
Just because a car is a barn find doesn’t mean that it’s original and unmodified. We have seen a number of barn finds that were restored prior to being parked and some had even underdone the process more than… more»
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Bill Cosby’s Ferrari
We all recognize Bill Cosby because of his comedy, but did you know that he also has a taste for fine European automobiles? This 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 was part of Bill’s collection at one time. But, does that make… more»
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1966 Shelby GT350 Survivor
Update 5/3/13 – After being listed on eBay, this survivor Shelby has now been entered into Mecum’s upcoming Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis, Indiana. Special thanks to Jim S for updating us on this one! If you like Mustangs,… more»
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1966 Pontiac Le Mans Four-Door Survivor
Update 4/29/13 – After not meeting reserve, the seller has relisted it. From 4/18/13 – We have debated the desirability of four-door classics before. Sure we would prefer the two-door version, but this 1966 Pontiac Le Mans is in… more»
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Japanese Fire Truck: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
What boy doesn’t dream of driving a fire engine? There is just something mesmerizing about those big red trucks. This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser might not be the type of fire engine most of us dreamt of as a… more»
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Time Machine: 1947 Buick Super Convertible
Our jaws dropped when we found this 1947 Buick Super Convertible. It can be a challenge to find a clean 10 year old car, let alone one that has been around for 66 years! This Buick is claimed to… more»
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1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Coupe
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, cars aren’t built how they use to be. After 74 years, this 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Coupe is not just running and driving, but is even still wearing its original paint… more»
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1935 Chevrolet Coupe Survivor
This 1935 Chevrolet 3-window coupe has just been pulled out of a barn in Gower, Missouri. The owner has rebuilt the carburetor and cleaned up the wheels, but other than that it is claimed to be all original. A… more»
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Lustre Survivor: 1963 Mercury Marauder
Update 4/12/13 – This one has been relisted here on eBay with updated photos. From 3/22/13 – A light pink Mercury Marauder might not sound all that enticing for most, but this 1963 Mercury Marauder is a documented survivor… more»
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Ready to Race: 1969 Camaro SS/RS
When Chevrolet gave the Camaro all-new sheet metal in ’69, they produced what would quickly become one of the most sought after Pony cars, especially among the drag racing crowd. For many drag racers, the Camaro SS/RS with the… more»
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Black Plate Special: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
If that last T-Bird was too rusty for you, then we have a good option. This 1955 Thunderbird was built on the first day of production and has lived its whole life in sunny California. After sitting in storage… more»
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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Survivor
This is one of those cars that you would expect to see at one of the big auction houses. There would be yelling, excitement, and the bidding would get out of control. Instead the owner has decided to quietly… more»
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Low Mileage 1969 Chevrolet Corvair
I tend to be leery of low mileage claims unless there is documentation that can prove it, but every once in a while you come across a car that looks like it might actually be low mileage. This 1969… more»
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Real Deal Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some “survivor” claims are hard to swallow. When we first saw this 1957 Bel Air, we had a hard time believing that it was still wearing its original paint and interior. This car is 56 years old and it… more»
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1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air III
When we first found this Trans Am bidding was only around $1k, but within a few short hours it shot up to over $17k! That is impressive considering that the auction still has 7 days left. There is a… more»
