Who’s up for a project Porsche? Anyone? Hello? The Porsche 944 came after the 924 and front-engine, water-cooled Porsches were never too popular with the dyed-in-the-wool 911 fans but they were mostly good cars, fun to drive, and fairly… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Moving Upscale: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile from 1957 through 1974. This was in the aftermath of the merger between Nash and Hudson. While AMC had focused on economy cars in the 1950s and early 1960s, their focus changed… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Aristocrat of Barn Finds: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet
In the late 1950s, Enzo Ferrari had established a history of producing handfuls of beautiful GTs including the Europa, the Ellena, and the California Spyder. But these cars sold tens of examples. Ferrari needed something that would sell in… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
John Wayne Slept Here? 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Load ’em up, Pilgrim… in my best cheesy lounge act voice attempting to do a John Wayne impression. Celebrity ownership isn’t exactly the case here as this 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge FC-35 wasn’t directly owned by John Wayne, but… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Very Tidy 1946 Dodge Business Coupe in Florida
Somebody might get quite a bargain here. You find this classic here on eBay in Williston, Florida that is a very tidy and reportedly running 1946 Dodge business coupe. The paint is faded, but there seems to be little… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Baby Blue Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This pretty little oval window Volkswagen Beetle is getting near its Buy-It-Now price with bidding cresting $15,000 and a purchase price of $21,000. The seller is short on the details but the Bug appears to be in very tidy… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Cruiser: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While there is nothing wrong with owning any classic car in showroom condition, some enthusiasts find imperfect vehicles hard to resist. If you are one of those individuals, this 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe will undoubtedly turn your head. It… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
27K Original Miles: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit remains one of those creations you still can’t quite understand why it exists. I know, there’s an ass for every seat, and I have owned plenty of vehicles very few people understand. But the neoclassical… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Italian Luxury: 1928 Fiat 520 Torpedo
Although a brand like Fiat has had a chequered past, especially with the mid-1970s to 1990s doldrum of some truly poor cars in both design and construction, they do have a long and illustrious history and still produce some… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Recently Revived: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG
I rarely have the opportunity to write about the same car twice, but that is the case with this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG. We previously featured it in 2020, and, at that stage, it hadn’t run for years…. more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Black Plate Special: 1968 Porsche 912 California Barn Find
America’s family farms have been steadily disappearing over the past 40 (or so) years. What does that have to do with cars? Well, as any famous picker will tell you, good stuff is found in barns and barns are… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Only 1,900 Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevelle was born in 1964 as an intermediate step between the compact Chevy II/Nova and the full-size Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala. When the cars were redesigned and downsized in 1978, the Chevelle nameplate was retired in favor of the Malibu… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
46K-Mile Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premier
Made for only a handful of model years, 1956 to 1960, the Lincoln Premier was the middle child in Lincoln’s lineup, if you consider the Continental Mark II a Lincoln. The seller has this gorgeous 1956 Lincoln Premier sedan… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cool Factor Personified: 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon
It was in a car much like this that I was squired around as a kid. My earliest car memory is of being in the “way in the back” while going to my grandparents’ Montreal home from the apartment… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
The seller purchased this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL two years ago, planning to pull its drivetrain for use in another project. Once he slipped behind the wheel, he felt it was too good to suffer that fate, so it… more»
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
30K-Miles: 1951 Kaiser DeLuxe W/ Original Paint
This 1951 Kaiser Deluxe two-door sedan is still wearing its original paint, according to the seller. That’s amazing after over seven decades, but even more so, they also say that the interior is original after 71 years! They have… more»
