I don’t have to tell anyone that Subaru has made some quirky vehicles over the last half-century or more. From a two-stroke, rear-engine, rear-drive, “unacceptable” (according to Consumer Reports) 360 to a four-door 4×4 car with a pickup bed… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 15, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Rare Opportunity: 1968 Mustang GT/CS
Want something in the Mustang line that not many others will have, but don’t want to spend insane money for it? A 1968 GT/CS (GT California Special) might be your cup of tea. But you’re not going to get… more»
Jan 15, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
UPDATE 01/15/2023: Sometimes, an owner can struggle to find a new home for a beloved classic, which appears to be the case with this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T. They have relisted the car hoping that 2023 will bring better… more»
Jan 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
25k Mile Survivor? 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most successful automobiles, built from 1962 to 1979. The third generation arrived in 1968 and would be its most popular, especially from a performance perspective (the Nova SS is an often-cloned model)…. more»
Jan 15, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Update: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay and in Fraser, Michigan. The seller is asking $19,995, $10,770 more than what it was listed for back in September. Please… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Green On Green Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Update 1/14/23 – This clean Cordoba has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 3/20/22 – If you’re still a little green around the gills from over-celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to click on the… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Four-Door Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When the mid-size Chevy Chevelle was redesigned in 1978, the company dropped the Chevelle name and shifted the Malibu to represent the entire series. The rework of the car and name brought downsizing to all of General Motors’ intermediate… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Ultra-Rare 1971 OTAS Lombardi 820 Grand Prix
Update 1/14/23 – This one has been relisted with a $4,000 price drop! Find it here on eBay for $9,500. From 12/22/22 – There are rare cars and then there are ultra-rare cars. This is one of the latter…. more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Déjà Vu: 1978 Ford Pinto Surfin’ Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first foray into the U.S. subcompact market in the 1970s. Despite some issues that would surface later around rear-end collisions, more than three million of the cars would be sold through 1980. A station wagon… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Montana Ranch Truck: 1956 IH S-120 4×4
I’ve had the pleasure of writing a number of articles about old, simple ‘n plain survivor pickups that were real workhorses. One spent its life in an orchard in Utah, another got their bumps and bruises doing grain elevator… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One Owner 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4×4
A fun trivia question for vehicle buffs and Jeep fans might be something like: “How many generations of the Jeep Cherokee were there?” This nice-looking second-generation 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer can be found here on craigslist in Nipomo, California… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-of-11: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta
When we think of high-performance sports cars from the 1950s, Spain is not the first country to come to mind as the source of such vehicles. However, government support saw the production of the Pegaso sports car as an… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
California 4-Speed: 1982 Ford Econoline Shorty
The disco era was barely hanging on by 1982, having spun (no pun intended) enough polyester pants, silk shirts, and gold chains to keep factories humming for years. Vanning was still a thing, however, and this 1982 Ford Econoline… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Supervan Camper: 1966 Ford Econoline
In the world of vintage campers, we know who the dominant players are. The Volkswagen Transporter / Bus / Westfalia is the go-to crowd favorite, and then you have the various Ford E-Series and Dodge B-Series vans that have… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
UPDATE – Shortly after we launched the auction for this S-Cargo, the Vancouver area was buried by a snowstorm that left the seller snowed in for the duration of the auction. There were requests for additional photos, but since… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
