While a meticulously restored classic is guaranteed to attract attention wherever it goes, it is the same story with unmolested survivors. You only have to watch crowds gathering at a Cars & Coffee to appreciate the impact those cars… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Backlot Project: 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
This, my friends, is a car called a Ford Pinto. Have you seen one before? (crickets) Pintos, Vegas, and Chevettes aren’t muscle cars or classics but they’re usually interesting to see here and even more interesting to see in… more»
One Owner 390 V8: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
This 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible looks to be a low-mileage, one-family-owned car that needs nothing more than a new home. But the VIN provided, and the seller’s description, don’t quite agree. The seller says this is a Galaxie… more»
Much Loved: 1956 Ford Country Sedan
Any classic car can look tired and frayed around the edges after more than sixty years, and this is particularly true of station wagons. They tend to live life harder than most, but this 1956 Ford Country Sedan is… more»
Original Steel: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440
Plymouth introduced its Third Generation Barracuda in 1970, with the sporting variant wearing the ‘Cuda badge for the first time. It brought an entirely new appearance to the table that remains as fresh today as it did when introduced…. more»
Stunning 1959 Cadillac Convertible With 32,000 Original Miles!
In 1959, buyers faced a wide choice when selecting a luxury car. Rolls-Royce produced cars with restrained taste and styling, while Cadillac proudly strode a more extroverted path. Its offerings were bold and distinctive, with their owners loudly and… more»
1988 Pontiac Trans Am With 27,000 Miles
With cars from the 1970s and 1980s becoming the focus of a new generation of classic enthusiasts, it is understandable that vehicles like this 1988 Pontiac Trans Am attract significant interest when they hit the market. This beauty presents… more»
Carolina Blue Survivor: 1978 Ford F-150 Custom
I live in North Carolina, about an hour away from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina, so I see this pickup truck’s particular shade of blue (and other reminders that the driver of the vehicle in front… more»
Never Restored: 1956 Chevrolet 210
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic scene for decades, but it took a while for the rest of the Tri-Five range to achieve that status. They are now highly sought after, especially if… more»
BF Auction: 1962 Studebaker Lark
It is generally acknowledged that “The Big Three” have tended to be the market leaders with new and innovative models released for the North American market. However, they have sometimes had to play second fiddle to a motoring minnow… more»
Never Registered: 2003 Ferrari Enzo
For the connoisseur of low-mile Ferraris, here’s the ultimate: a 2003 Ferrari Enzo with only 227 km on the clock, represented by RM Sotheby’s in a sealed-bid auction. This auction opens on March 15th and closes two days later,… more»
Original Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
The current automotive world is very different from the one in which many of us grew up. It is no longer possible to walk into a Chevrolet dealership and drive away in a car that will seat five people… more»
Farm Find: 1936 Chevrolet FB Half-Ton Pickup
Decades of scars from its job as a farm truck adorn this 1936 Chevrolet FB half-ton pickup, here on eBay, but it could still go to work for its next owner with a few improvements. The seller tells us… more»
No Reserve Time Capsule: 1969 Buick Riviera
Most enthusiasts believe Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird. Whether or not that is accurate is a matter for debate, but other manufacturers joined the party when they realized there was money to be made…. more»
Like-New 25k Mile 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
I think virtually every motoring enthusiast laments a lost opportunity where they could have bought a new classic, but circumstances contrived against them. If you feel that way about the 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, this could be your… more»
















