UPDATE 05/24/2023: It is not unusual for a classic car owner to be unsuccessful with their first attempt at selling their pride and joy, and such has been the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP. The bidding… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Family Owned: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Offered With No Reserve
I’m pretty sure that if most of our readers were to pick between two identical classics where one had a known ownership history and the other was a mystery machine, they’d choose the first car every time. That is… more»
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Flat Top Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The U.S. compact car market was heating up by the time 1960 models were introduced. At that point (and going forward), American-built compacts were technically smaller versions of their full-size counterparts. Except for the Chevrolet entry, the Corvair. With… more»
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Estate Sale: 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon
Here on eBay is a thoroughly British, thoroughly luxe saloon for consideration – a 1960 Bentley S2, bid to $12,978 with reserve not met. The car is located in Camarillo, California. T.J., with his sharp eye for unusual cars,… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Vehicles like this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 perfectly demonstrate the original concept of the “coupe utility.” Ford designed the original Australian-developed “coupe utility” following consultation with a farmer’s wife who sought a vehicle to take their pigs… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1972 Ford Bronco
First Generation Broncos are renowned for two things. The first has been steadily climbing values, while crippling rust is the other. We can do little about the first issue, but this 1972 example hasn’t suffered from the second. It… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Older classics with a known ownership history can prove irresistible, and that is the story behind this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller purchased it approximately three years ago from its original owner, and the car remains remarkably well-preserved for… more»
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Cross Country Beauty! 1962 Rambler American
The Rambler American was the forerunner in the compact car market which swept through U.S. automakers in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Studebaker would follow with the Lark in 1959, Ford with the Falcon in 1960, and the… more»
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47k Miles One-Owner: 1971 Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler restyled its full-size cars in 1969, providing a curved, fuselage look to the biggest Mopars. But underneath, the cars stayed the same, including the New Yorker. Since the 1940s, the New Yorker had been the top Chrysler-branded product… more»
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Mechanically Solid: 1958 Ford F-250
Ford has been the sales leader in the pickup truck market for as long as anyone can remember. The F-Series debuted in 1948 as the company’s first post-war truck design and it was led by the ½-ton model, the… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant Custom
The Valiant began as Plymouth’s compact entry in 1960. With a couple of redesigns along the way, the Valiant (and Dodge’s similar Dart) lasted through 1976. In its later years, a fancier version of the Valiant was offered called… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1929 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Roadster
Henry Ford was a flawed individual with strong views and was seldom willing to compromise on his opinions. This made him a ruthless tyrant toward those with whom he crossed swords, but it also meant that the cars produced… more»
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Original 350: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
It is not unusual for parents to buy their child a first car because this helps them to ensure their most prized asset will slip behind the wheel of something safe and appropriate. However, to find a classic where… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Determining what constitutes a classic car isn’t as straightforward as it first appears. Some are no-brainers, while others rely on specific attributes to gain an enthusiast’s attention. This 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a perfect example of that thinking…. more»
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350/4-Speed: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
One of the keys for ongoing retained value with any classic car can be originality. Unmolested vehicles generally sell for a higher figure than a modified equivalent example, although it is worth noting this isn’t a hard and fast… more»
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Original Paint, Interior, and 30k-Mile Survivor! 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s ironic that the seller chose to photograph this ’63 Thunderbird parked on an upward slope, because it looks like this ‘Bird is about to take flight. What a beautiful survivor with its factory original paint, interior, and a… more»
