Survivor Cars

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

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Original One Time: 1965 Chevy Impala SS Convertible

How many ways are there to say you’re in love? Well, if you don’t know them all right now, your fertile mind will reveal them after you acquire this amazingly original 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. Tip master TJ… more»

BF Auction: 2000 Shelby Cobra Continuation Race Car

There was once a time when vintage race cars met an untimely end when their competition days were done. Drivers sought the latest and greatest, and the best their old machinery could hope for was that some parts would… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

When searching for a classic to park in your garage, vehicles from dry climates always have an advantage. They are typically less prone to rust than contenders from wetter regions, which is a prime consideration if the idea of… more»

Dry Stored Stage 2: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo

While prices for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsche automobiles are approaching those of used Learjets, Porsche made a lot of other Porsches that have seen their share of attention as collectibles in the past decade.  One of the more… more»

Solid Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I was once asked to compile a dream car list, but I could only choose one car from each decade. I struggled with some, but the 1950s was a no-brainer. It couldn’t be anything but a Matador Red 1957… more»

1-Of-18? Original 1957 DeSoto Firedome Convertible

Rarity claims must always be taken at face value when made with no documentary evidence. However, when a classic rolled off the line in limited numbers many years ago, they begin to look plausible. Such is the case with… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Adventurer 4×4

We’ve featured some great-looking trucks over the years, but this might be one of the best we’ve ever seen! The seller of this Dodge Power Wagon Adventurer Shortbed 4×4 is its second owner and has enjoyed driving it over… more»

Amazing Preservation: 1965 Pontiac GTO Show Car

Some classics are so incredible it becomes impossible to isolate a single aspect as its most outstanding feature. Such is the case with this 1965 Pontiac GTO. It ticks the right boxes for high-performance enthusiasts, while its custom paint… more»

Perfect Patina? 1977 Ford LTD II Squire Wagon

Entering the market at the same time as General Motors downsized most of their full-sized cars, the Ford LTD II was known as one of the biggest mid-sized cars, especially the station wagon, which is almost 19 feet long…. more»

Original Paint? 1974 International Scout II Traveltop 4×4

This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is shiny. The seller states that the SUV still wears its original paint and is powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. The Scout II is listed for sale here on eBay and… more»

The Last Testarossa: 1996 Ferrari F512M

We often forget that the classic Ferrari Testarossa was, in many ways, a mass produced Ferrari if there ever was one. When Testarossa production ended, almost 10,000 cars had been produced. With its long lifespan relative to other Ferrari… more»

Grand National Alternative: Low-Mile 1986 Buick Regal

At first glance, this 1986 Buick Regal looks like a clean and tidy classic featuring a few cosmetic upgrades. However, digging below the surface reveals a point of difference. This Regal isn’t a product of the USA but rolled… more»

24k Miles? 1972 Mercury Monterey

During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950.  By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»

BF Auction: 1995 GMC Sonoma 4×4

Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»

Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron

With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»

Minor Dings and Scrapes: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While many enthusiasts aspire to own a pristine classic, there is something undeniably attractive about owning a tidy driver. Those cars offer a relaxed motoring experience because the owner doesn’t face the stress of an errant stone marring perfection… more»

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