Survivor Cars

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

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Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL

The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»

Rare Color: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Rarity claims for any classic must be treated cautiously because they sometimes don’t stand close scrutiny. However, that is not the case with this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The company built a respectable number of these cars in 1990,… more»

Update: 1987 Buick GNX With 4k Original Miles!

UPDATE 04/11/2024: I always admire anyone possessing unbridled optimism because that is sometimes the difference between success and failure. The owner of this 1987 Buick GNX possesses that trait in abundance. This is their second attempt to sell the… more»

Small-Block Powered: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Some cars create barely a ripple when they appear in public, while others are so inherently cool they can’t help but attract attention. This 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe fits into the second category. It is a classic that drips… more»

Survivor SL: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560

This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL.  And in this case,… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Pontiac, but with a lower reserve! If you have any questions, please let us know. If this Firebird looks familiar, that’s because we auctioned it back in September of… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Plymouth GTX

Competition is typically fierce when a desirable muscle car hits the market, especially if the seller lists the car with No Reserve. The interest is heightened if the vehicle is numbers-matching, while a specific combination of factory options ensures… more»

Original 318: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

Tackling any form of project build requires deep commitment, and it is almost inevitable that the process will deliver a few unexpected extra tasks along the way. The most challenging for some will be addressing rust problems, but that… more»

Supercharged Sedan: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan

“The only ’54 car for under $6,000 equipped with [sic] supercharger. the ’54 Kaiser’s performance must be experienced to be believed. Developed with Kaiser and McCulloch engineers, Kaiser’s supercharger is controlled by a solenoid switch on the accelerator. It… more»

61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»

Nicest One Left? 1990 Honda Pilot FL400R

“Every so often a machine bursts onto the scene, a machine that’s so extraordinary it doesn’t fit into a class – it creates one. And there’s no better example than the Honda Pilot. Designed to give you a new… more»

Peter Brock’s Daily Driver: 1985 Holden VK Commodore Group A SS

By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»

One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition

Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»

Rare Variant: 1969 Subaru 360 Young S

“The modest and unique body styling of the Subaru 360 has remained unchanged from the beginning . . . ever since 1958 when the Subaru 360 appeared on the market. It’s because we couldn’t find a good reason for… more»

Only One Left? 1981 Buick Skylark Convertible

American Custom Coachworks Ltd. was a customization shop based in Beverly Hills, California and they made convertibles out of cars that were never meant to be convertibles, such as this ultra-rare 1981 Buick Skylark convertible. This example is listed… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

UPDATE – We’ve added the inspection videos provided by our photographer. The seller has also added the PHS documentation they have for the car! And you can find additional documents in PDF form and all the full-size images here…. more»

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