In 1956, a privateer crashed his Giulietta Sprint Veloce while racing the Mille Miglia. He promptly shipped the car to coachbuilder Zagato for a patch job, but what emerged instead was an aerodynamic alloy body with plexiglas windows that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Not a Kit Car! 1986 Panther Kallista
The Kallista was a low-production imitator of classic cars of the 1930s. It was built by Panther Car Co. in England and was not a kit car although all key mechanical components came from 1980s Fords. This sweet-looking roadster… more»
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Off-Road Luxury: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
There is nothing like venturing out to commune with Mother Nature and experience all she has to offer. However, such journeys need not involve hardships or discomfort, which is where this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat enters the picture…. more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a tidy and affordable driver-grade classic can be challenging, and the battle can see some enthusiasts throw their hands in the air and wave the white flag. However, sometimes one will appear on the market that ticks the… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos! Included with the car are an original owner’s manual, a factory parts list, vintage photos, and brochures. There are several strategies a car company can employ to bolster flagging sales, from… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
UPDATE – More photos of this Manhattan have been added to the gallery below! Be sure to take another look. UPDATE – The reserve has been met! The high bidder will be taking this one home. The pages of… more»
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BF Auction: Kaiser Manhattan Model Car
There are some really interesting items in the Kaiser-Frazer Collection, but this might be one of the more unique pieces present! It’s a scale model of a 1952 Kaiser Manhattan and while the level of detail is impressive, it’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Special
UPDATE – More photos have been added to the gallery below! Be sure to take another look. Such was the pent-up demand following World War II that it seemed almost impossible for an American passenger car manufacturer to fail…. more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Willys Aero
UPDATE – Additional photos of the car have been added to the gallery below! UPDATE – The reserve has been met, so this one is going to a new home at the end of the auction! People considering dipping… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Kaiser Special
UPDATE- The reserve has been removed! UPDATE – Additional photos of the car have been added to the photo gallery below. Be sure to take another look! Classic car enthusiasts are a fascinating crowd. Those who elect to build… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Frazer Standard
UPDATE – The reserve is off! UPDATE – The seller sent us additional photos of this Frazer, which we’ve added to the gallery below! For some enthusiasts, buying a project car isn’t viable. For those individuals, a turnkey vehicle… more»
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Big and Bold: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevy rolled out the fourth generation of the Caprice in 1991 and the car had a more aerodynamic shape. But the auto’s underpinnings were largely unchanged, dating back to the downsizing era of the late 1970s. More than a… more»
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No Reserve and One-Family Owned: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
What a profile. I had forgotten how sculpted and stylish these ’74 Chryslers were (and I’m digging the roofline, rear fender treatment, and those factory side skirts). If this one was black-on-black, it would actually look a bit badass,… more»
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Low Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Weissach Edition
Porsche is the king of low-production variants. The Carrera Club Sport, the 911R, the 930 LE – we’re barely scratching the surface. Many of its most valuable variants were race-prepared cars, but some were nothing more than selective trim…. more»
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Air Conditioned Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that we can’t have it all, but this 1971 Corvette tries to deliver everything to everyone. This highly optioned classic features air conditioning for those seeking comfort, combined with the brute strength of a big-block V8… more»
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Summer Driver: 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M6 SE
The Fiero is one of those cars that we may be surprised to learn some owners have held onto as collectors items. The usual model we see socked away is the GT, which benefitted from more power and better… more»
