Survivor Cars

Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:

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Original Buckboard: 1926 Auto Red Bug

The Concours D’Elegance at Pebble Beach is coming up in a couple months and having been to the festivities, we can attest to what a great time it is. We just wish we could display a car at this… more»

Airport Runner: 1956 Mercedes Gullwing

UPDATE 6/9/12 – The seller ended the auction early. Bidding was at $500k reserve not met. Who the heck tries to sell a Gullwing on eBay? Well someone just listed one and bidding is already at half a million!… more»

Barn and Country: 1965 Ford Country Wagon

Over the past year we have noticed an interesting trend developing in what cars are becoming popular. There has been a huge increase in the popularity of classic American station wagons. At first this trend had us a bit… more»

Two Down: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster

The Daimler Conquest line began life in 1953 as a Saloon car. It was developed to provide affordable luxury at a time when England was moving beyond the post-WW2 period to become a major power in the automotive industry…. more»

She Goes: 1968 Elva Courier

Elva was a cottage maker of race and road cars in England beginning in 1955. Although production numbers were small, Elvas punched well above their weight due to their agility and simple but effective engineering. Elvas carried Mark Donohue… more»

Prancing Project: 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT

The Dino 206GT and 246GT were Ferrari’s first mid-engined production cars. Their sensuous lines, exotic engine placement, and good driving dynamics earned them high marks from both automotive commentators and sports car enthusiasts alike, and their values have climbed… more»

1 of 56: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster

The 1950’s was a time of exploration in automotive design, with some of the most  beautiful cars designed during the era. One of the more interesting ones has to be the Daimler Conquest Roadster. The Conquest was Daimler’s attempt… more»

One Special Chevy: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

With its hairy LT1 engine, improved suspension, and uncluttered good looks the 1970 Camaro Z28 RS has been described as the most desirable Camaro ever produced. That statement may be subjective, but after taking a look at this one,… more»

Riverbed Roadster: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar was the answer to a question nobody asked. Even though it couldn’t do either task very well, it could traverse both land and water with ease. They are collector’s items today, especially if you can find one… more»

King of Beasts II: T-Bucket Dragster Survivor

This T-Bucket dragster should stir up some nostalgia for out old hot rodders. Built in 1966 by three young rodders in Walpole, MA, it was run at a local 1/8th mile strip set in the parking lot of the… more»

Bang For The Buck Bimmer: 1998 BMW M3

This 14-year old BMW M3 is in beautiful condition and has only 93K miles. That may not seem like especially low mileage, but these are excellent daily drivers and many have accumulated well over 100K miles by now. Find… more»

Simulated Sebring: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin Healey Sprite set a record for sports car affordability in the U.S. when it went on sale in 1958 for less than $1,900. It was both simple and advanced at the same time – simple in its… more»

Bring The Neighborhood: 1969 Mercury Colony Park

A few weeks ago we featured a Country Squire wagon that surprised a few commenters when bidding topped $11K. We were all surprised though when it ultimately sold for $15,000. Well, here is something more reasonably priced, although needing… more»

Real Roadster: 1959 MGA

The MGA was the link in the MG timeline between the post-war look of the MG TF and the modern look of the MGB. The layouts and drivetrains of all three models were very similar but on the outside… more»

1967 Morgan 4/4 Competition

The Morgan 4/4 has been a special car since its introduction in 1936. You can still buy a brand new one today and it will be hand-built much like its ancestors were in decades past. With all the new… more»

Sporting Intentions: 1961 Facel Facellia

Facel Vegas were elegant French cars with large American V8 engines up front. They were typically purchased by well-to-do famous people. Pablo Picasso even had one. When the firm decided to compete in the budding sports car market they… more»

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