Wedgewood Blue is the least likely color I expected to see on a tough, two-door Jeep Cherokee Chief, maybe that’s why I like it so much. It isn’t black with black wheels and black tint on the windows and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Summer Cruiser: 1961 EMPI Sportster
The Dune Buggy recipe was elegantly simple. Take one Volkswagen Beetle, discard the original body, bolt on a lighter open-top version, and drive off into the sunset. The Meyers Manx is recognized as the king of the genre, although… more»
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1954 Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser
Vienna Blue is the perfect color for this 1954 Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser. With a new grille and new body style in a two-door station wagon for ’54, the Commander series was the one to have. The seller has… more»
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Cheap V8/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Granada
Some enthusiasts will avoid a project build because they fear that an appropriate classic will cost a fortune before they start. However, this 1979 Ford Granada demonstrates that there are affordable candidates, especially considering that it features a V8… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
At over 19 feet in length, this car is easy to see. And as “Mr. Sound Effects” (Wes Harrison) used to say, “If you’re going to make a scene, be seen.” Is that too obscure a reference? For anyone… more»
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$3,000 or Best Offer! 1978 Toyota Sunrader
How much? $3,000, and the seller is willing to negotiate? From this one photo, that sure seems like a steal. This Class-C, 1978 Toyota Sunrader Camper needs interior work, but for 30 $100 bills, it sure seems like a… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Some owners clock significant miles behind the wheel of their classic, while others use their vehicles sparingly. This 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe fits into the second category, having seen little use during the last fifty years. Therefore,… more»
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Award Winner: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Some classics are the subject of wild seller claims that don’t stand close scrutiny. However, when the vehicle is a Chevrolet Corvette that has received NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold Certification, you know that you are dealing with… more»
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Ex-School Bus: 1960 International Travelall B-120
Who knew that rural Kansas had such cool school buses?! Or, at least they did 65 years ago. Looking like a fantastic project 4×4, this 1960 International Travelall V-120 4×4 is a former rural Kansas school bus, and it… more»
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Unrestored One-Owner 1970 Plymouth GTX
I am known among my loved ones as being somewhat indecisive, so it’s good that it’s not 1970 and I’m not in the market for a new muscle car, but if I were, I think I’d be comparison shopping… more»
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British Spanish MX: 1972 Rickman Montesa 250
The Rickman brothers had an interesting history, and even though these motocross (MX) bikes aren’t seen too often, they aren’t priced into the stratosphere as everything else seems to be these days. This nice-looking 1972 Rickman Montesa 250 is… more»
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44K-Mile Sedan: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
Driving any vehicle cross-country on Route 66 would be fun, but taking a car like this 1954 Plymouth Belvedere would be a dream. That’s exactly the route the seller took with this mind-blowing 44,200-mile sedan when they bought it… more»
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The Other Chrysler: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep
In 1959, Ford and Chrysler were learning the same lesson – that there was no market for four or five separate divisions of full-sized cars. With Ford, it was with the Edsel, which had debuted with poor sales the… more»
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BF Auction: 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 6-Speed
We don’t usually check out vehicles newer than a couple of decades old, but most of us are big fans of pickups, no matter what they are or what era they’re from. They’re especially interesting when they’re in such… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Toyota Celica Sport Coupe Notchback
Hatchback, or Notchback, that is the question: whether ’til nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of opening a hatchback or lifting a trunk lid… to misquote Bill Shakespeare, who I’m sure would have been a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Volvo used to build some fantastic cars. They were safe, dependable, and easy to work on. As great as the 544 or 122S are, they aren’t the sportiest-looking cars ever built. Thankfully, Volvo did build a car that offered… more»
