Why do people call the Fiat X1/9 a “baby Ferrari”? Could it be mid-mounted engine? Italian heritage? Shared parent company? We’re not quite sure, but we have seen quite a few X1/9 owners show up at Ferrari shows with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Finned Find: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
If you like your classic cars to have fins, then this 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible might be right up your alley, as it has the largest fins ever fitted to a factory built car. The current owner has… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Pampered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro claims it has been pampered and meticulously cared for since new. The odometer currently reads just 14k miles and the seller claims that it’s all original. Given the condition and age, it… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Preserved 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The seller of this 1969 Camaro SS claims that it is a true unrestored “survivor” and that it’s even still wearing its original paint. They have plenty of documentation to back their claims, but they felt that the original… more»
• For Sale • 48 Comments
Low Mileage 1965 Buick Riviera GS Survivor
The odometer of this 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport currently reads just 18,290 miles and the seller believes this is accurate and correct. There doesn’t seem to be any documentation to prove the mileage is correct, but the condition… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Post-Studebaker: 1966 Avanti II
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»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 42 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 33 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 37 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
