Survivor Cars

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

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Preserve or Restore? 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan

Decisions, decisions. What would you do if you found this 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan parked in your garage? Would you restore it to its former glory, or would preservation be more attractive? Regardless of which path you choose, you… more»

Family Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

I guess it would be fair to describe me as a Station Wagon convert. I never understood these vehicles, believing that owners bought them out of necessity to accommodate growing families. However, having had several as company cars in… more»

390 V8 Fastback: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

When the full-size Fords were redesigned in 1965, they had stacked rather than lateral twin headlights. With the styling refresh of 1968, they went back to the side-by-side peepers but retained the upright taillights. The seller says this ’68… more»

Survivor Sedan: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250

Bidding ends this evening for a nicely preserved W114-chassis Mercedes-Benz, one of the more attainable classics on the market today. This front-engine, rear-drive sedan is a true five-seater that is often available as a project for peanuts, which means… more»

Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star

William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history.  Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»

Simply Stunning: 17k Mile 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Before I delve too deeply into the story of this 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, I must give the seller a pat on the back. By photographing the car in subdued light, they have managed to emphasize its sweeping… more»

BF Exclusive: 1989 Toyota Camry LE

Although it could not have been known then, the release of the original Camry in 1979 marked the moment when the badge would become the backbone of Toyota’s model range until the present day. It evolved significantly during those… more»

Handsome but Diminutive: 1938 American Bantam Roadster

One of the more endearing aspects of the automobile market in the thirties was the incredible number of choices available to consumers.  There were still several independent manufacturers scraping by.  They did so by exploiting niches in the market… more»

41k Mile: 1967 Datsun 1600

The 1967 Datsun 1600 is also lovingly referred to as the Datsun Fairlady. The roadster’s nickname was inspired by the musical My Fair Lady. The cars are often considered the precursor to the Nissan Z-Series. The example at hand… more»

Original Paint: 1969 Ford F-100 Flareside 5-Speed

The seller of this 1969 Ford F-100 Flareside Short Bed pickup went wild with photos and in a very good way. I don’t remember seeing so many photos of a vehicle listed in an online auction. Nice job! If… more»

No Rust One Owner 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency

If I had still been in high school in the 1980s and hadn’t been paying attention as I should have been (ha, as if), and were instead drawing cars rather than concentrating on my English or math classes (ha,… more»

1978 Dodge Street Van 318 V8 Four-Speed

As faded as 1978 is for most of us who lived through that era, this 1978 Dodge Street Van is a blank slate for someone talented with welding and other bodywork. It needs work on a few rusty areas… more»

One Owner Storage Unit Find: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

Beginning in 1995, the full-size Chevrolet Blazer SUV was rebranded as the Tahoe, a nameplate that lives on today. The first generation lasted through the balance of the century and included a 2-door, 2-wheel-drive version that the seller recently… more»

Two Owners! Shagadelic 1978 Ford Econoline 150

Ford’s Econoline arrived in 1961 on a derivative of the Ford Falcon’s compact chassis as a replacement for the F-series panel van. With its engine between the front seats, the entire floor pan behind the seats was available for… more»

Signed by The King: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1979 Daytona 500 had almost everything. Broadcast on television from flag-to-flag, it featured a nail-biting battle for the lead between two drivers during the final laps. It ended with both wrecked on the infield within sight of the… more»

Rebuilt 394: Affordable 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan

Affordability is often a key consideration as enthusiasts search for a classic project to park in their workshop. This 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan ticks that box, courtesy of the seller’s asking price of $3,200 OBO. Adding… more»

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