Survivor Cars

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

Original Throughout: 1978 Mercury Zephyr

What are you going to do with this 1978 Mercury Zephyr four-door? “Collect it” seems like a silly thing to reply, but you know what? Someone’s got to do it as a reminder to future generations that this is… more»

Show Quality: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

By the 1990s, Ford was determined to demonstrate to the world it had rediscovered its performance credentials. The Fox-body Mustang sold in significant numbers, but the company craved more. Therefore, it handed 4,993 Mustangs to its Special Vehicle Team… more»

62k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate

Buick introduced the last generation of its iconic Roadmaster series in 1991, with the model soldiering on gamely until market forces saw it discontinued in 1996. With no modern equivalents available, the Estate version has developed a strong following… more»

Low Mile 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac produced the second generation Trans Am from 1970 to 1981.  For 1979, there were multiple color and engine combinations available. This black 1979 Trans Am with orange and red decals and red interior certainly stands out. It is… more»

BF Auction: 1987 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe

Built for a driver with “distinctive personality and impeccable taste,” according to its sales literature, the Zimmer Golden Spirit combined a reliable and robustly-engineered fuel-injected V8 platform with the luxury and neo-classic styling of a bygone era. This one… more»

Rare 1990 Dodge Ramcharger Highway Patrol 4×4

Law enforcement vehicles are popular with collectors around the U.S. and the world, although most of them aren’t 4x4s, as with this 1990 Dodge Ramcharger former California Highway Patrol vehicle. The seller has this rare beast posted here on… more»

1-of-1 Pace Car: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

We all know how pace cars show up at the dealership: a few stickers, maybe some special wheels, and an upholstery job. That’s it in most cases, and you’re left wondering why you just paid a $15,000 markup on… more»

Nicest 1984 Jeep CJ7 Laredo Ever?

This 1984 Jeep CJ7 is probably one of the cleanest classic Jeeps you will ever see. It has over 100k miles on the odometer, but it doesn’t look like it. It can be found here on eBay with a current… more»

Extraordinary History: 1927 Cadillac 314 With Air Brakes

Cadillacs of the mid-1920s were influenced by a new designer who left Stanford University to work at his father’s firm, Earl Automotive Works – Harley Earl. The family firm was purchased by Don Lee Cadillac, of Los Angeles. Earl… more»

Greatness In Green: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

Well, it’s green which is a great start for me. It’s likely Wilderness Green, and this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix looks marvelous. From its inception in ’62, the Grand Prix was a special Pontiac but made that much more… more»

29K Miles! 1986 Ford F-150 Short Bed 4-Speed

Having traveled only around 800 miles a year over the last 37 years, this 1986 Ford F-150 short-bed pickup has a mere 29,641 miles on it, which is incredible over such a long period of time. Some of us… more»

Canadian 11K Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula

Low mile cars from the 1970’s are getting harder and harder to find. This 1979 Pontiac Formula has traveled just 19k kilometers or approximately 11K miles since new. The interior is pristine and, while not a heavily optioned car,… more»

Super Original 1983 DeLorean DMC-12

“Perhaps the lowest miles original DeLorean on the market today” is the car here on craigslist, and man, is it original. Read on in the ad and you’ll want this 1983 DeLorean DMC-12, whether you need it to get… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy

A Harley-Davidson isn’t merely a motorcycle. Ownership of a Harley provides admission into a community that is among the most supportive of any brand. That is the opportunity awaiting the buyer of this 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy…. more»

Well Documented! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

I’ve always had a “thing” for full-size Chevies. My first was a ’69 Impala which shares very few differences with a Caprice, such as today’s 1969 Caprice find. I’ve also owned both a ’66 Impala (my favorite!) and a… more»

61K Original Miles: 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe

A few months ago, I had the privilege to view a collection of 2+2 Italian sports cars from the 1960s and 70s. I had never spent much time with cars from this era in and in that configuration, and… more»

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