The classic market can be quite unpredictable. Some vehicles are obviously strong performers, enjoying that status for decades. However, some vehicles seem slightly left-field. These are the ones that were less desirable when new but have developed a dedicated… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Iron Duke Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was a sporty subcompact developed from the H-body platform that originated with the Vega. Produced from 1975 to 1980, it spawned carbon copies at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile, and two body styles were offered, coupes and… more»
Original 400: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
The demise of Pontiac has motivated a loyal band of enthusiasts to strive to preserve its iconic models for future generations to appreciate. This 1970 Grand Prix could be a prime candidate for that approach because its condition is… more»
Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE 11/04/2024: We’re no strangers to owners who try repeatedly to sell their beloved classic, as demonstrated by this 1956 Packard Caribbean. We last saw it in April on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $45,000. Wind the… more»
Drive and Restore: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a restoration project with no urgent needs. It allows the owner to enjoy the car immediately while formulating their plan for its restoration. That is the opportunity provided by this 1968 Oldsmobile… more»
Fresh From Japan! 1994 Nissan President
The President was a full-size, limo-quality vehicle made by Nissan in Japan from 1965 to 2010. The target market was usually well-to-do folks and dignitaries, and production numbers were somewhat low (56,000 units over 45 years). They were never… more»
Sporty Shooting Brake: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
We’re told very little about this 1972 Volvo 1800 ES sporting station wagon here on Facebook Marketplace in Henderson, Nevada. It “runs well and is in good shape.” And darned if that doesn’t appear to be true. The ES… more»
Bloomington Gold Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few greater honors for Corvette owners than receiving Bloomington Gold Certification. It recognizes their car as the best of the best and was accorded this 1965 Corvette Convertible. Adding to its appeal is its original L76 version… more»
Breezeway Survivor: 1963 Mercury Monterey
The “Breezeway” was a body style employed by Mercury and Lincoln (but not Ford) in the 1950s and 1960s. Ford instead had the retractable hardtop, while the other divisions added a slanted, retractable rear window to some of their… more»
Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté
Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»
Ford Heavyweight- 1963 R-Code Galaxie
As drag racing started to take hold of American culture in the early 60s, the OEMs started to take notice and offered some truly great rides. Up for sale is one of these cars, and it is a real… more»
Potent Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
Certain letter and number combinations on badges attached to classic cars inevitably set pulses racing. A GT or Mach 1 badge on a First Generation Mustang is a prime example, while an LT-1 badge gracing a C3 Corvette achieves… more»
Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor
The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»
Driver Quality: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
While some enthusiasts prefer their classics to be pristine and will perform restorations to achieve that goal, others subscribe to the “they’re only original once” school of thought. That makes this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 an interesting proposition…. more»
31k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The First Generation Dodge Challenger is undeniably desirable, and pristine examples typically command impressive prices. This 1970 Challenger Convertible isn’t perfect, but it could be an excellent project candidate for those wishing to lift its presentation to a higher… more»