Although I’ve never felt a genuine passion for Porsches, I have long admired the company’s engineering prowess. Their racing models often produce staggering horsepower, but most road cars fall in the modest category. That it can extract impressive performance… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Unmolested Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1981, It was known that Chevrolet had essentially finalized the specifications of a new Corvette to replace the venerable C3 and that it was scheduled for release in 1983. It meant that any remaining changes to the existing… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1,300 Miles! 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
I guess I could have entitled this post, “The End”! From the company that created the hybrid car/truck, known as the Ranchero, Ford decided to pull the plug on their very functional Ute at the end of the 1979… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Display Model: 1950 Volkswagen Beetle
It isn’t unusual for a dealer to borrow an example of an older model of their brand to display in their showroom as a lure for potential customers. This 1950 Volkswagen Beetle takes that concept to greater heights, having… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
$6,000 Base Model? 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro
The very definition of bare bones, General Motors offered a version of the Suzuki Cultus in both Chevrolet and Geo form, in this case, it’s a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro. The seller has this bottom-tier economy car listed here… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
As a mid-size car produced between 1966 and 1997, the Olds Cutlass Supreme would become not only the company’s most popular automobile but also the highest-selling model in its class. The fourth generation built from 1978 to 1988 was… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Low Mileage Firefighter: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Pickup
International Harvester’s ill-fated light truck line was nearing the end of its days when the D-series was designed in 1969. IH had been reaching in vain for the key to this lucrative market, and while the new trucks had… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
It’s Fast! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Fastback
The seller provides plenty of information on the history of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda S and why it presents superbly. However, they emphasize the strength of the V8 under the hood and that it is a seriously fast car…. more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
15k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Certain terms get over-used in the classic community, and many enthusiasts will agree that “time capsule” is one. However, it could be applied to this 1985 Camaro Z28 because it is as original and spotless as the day it… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ultimate 90s Machine: 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
If you’re of a certain age, few modern sports cars are more iconic than the MKIV Toyota Supra. Before it was the halo car of The Fast and the Furious franchise, the Supra was already iconic. Its shape, the… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Numbers Matching 1969 Dodge Charger SE!
In 1969, for just $3,109 you could have owned a car like this with the factory 383 V8. If you somehow had an extra $162 burning a hole in your pocket, you could have driven off the lot with… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1983 AMC Jeep Wagoneer Brougham
UPDATE – The seller has provided us with a video of this Jeep on the road! Be sure to check it and a few additional photos out below. There’s nothing like venturing deep into the great outdoors to commune… more»
Dec 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Gift Wrapped: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
Dec 21, 2022 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
Dec 21, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-Speed Survivor
The styling difference between the eighth and ninth-generation Thunderbirds is almost like the difference between the Model T and Model A, although even more dramatic. I like the previous straight-edged T-Birds but this new design was sleek. The seller… more»
Dec 20, 2022 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Amazing Air-Cooled Sled: 1960 Trail-A-Sled
A lot of us who grew up in northern climates, those brave souls who have lived with snow for several months out of every year, have different names for vehicles that travel over snow. One that most of us… more»
