It’s almost mind-boggling that the Ford Pinto preceded the Ford Escort. Maybe it isn’t mind-boggling but the Escort was such an upgrade in almost every possible way that it’s hard to believe the two cars are even from the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
58k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet joined the rest of its corporate cousins in the personal luxury car space in 1970, alongside the likes of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Toronado. Based on the Chevelle platform, the car had success right out the… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
34K Original Miles: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
The Lincoln Mark VII remains one of the more compelling combinations of luxury and performance, but finding a decent one today is harder than it looks considering it was a mass production vehicle. The trouble with luxury cars like… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One-Owner Estate Sale: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Some classic cars are more memorable than others, and this 1964 Impala probably rates with the best of them. That isn’t because it features a rare drivetrain or a list of options as long as your arm. It is… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Spotless Icon: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Four-Window Hardtop Sedan
People who bought a new 1959 Cadillac Series 62 were making a bold statement. The Caddy was no wallflower but an indication that its owner was a success and they weren’t afraid to let people know it. Times changed,… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hidden away in this garage is a 1968 Corvette that has been its current owner’s pride and joy. Since purchasing it, he has invested a cool $20,000 to lift its presentation and mechanical condition to its current state. However,… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner: 1969 Pontiac Convertible GTO
At first glance, this 1969 Pontiac GTO looks a little rough and crusty but it is actually a pretty rare convertible GTO that was bought by the seller’s father upon his return from Vietnam. The car is listed for… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Phoenix Yellow 2000 Acura Integra Type R Survivor!
If you’ve been paying attention to car news lately, you’ll no doubt have noticed that not only is Acura bringing back the Integra nameplate, but they’ll be including a proper three-pedal gearbox as an option. Big news for 2021,… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
289 V8, Pony Interior: 1966 Ford Mustang
The phenom car of the 1960s had to be the Ford Mustang. From its mid-year introduction in ‘64 through ‘66, Ford built 1.3 million copies, with 1966 accounting for half that number. If you worked on a Ford assembly… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
62k Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme was always a big seller for Oldsmobile, but they kicked things up a notch with the “Colonnade” era of design and styling. All of GM’s intermediates used that concept in 1973-77 which eliminated the true hardtop… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1988 Jaguar XJ-6 Vanden Plas
The Jaguar XJ was a series of full-size luxury cars produced by the British automobile manufacturer from 1968-2019. Beginning in 1970, it would be Jaguar’s flagship 4-door model. For several years, you could order the Vanden Plas edition of… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
6,848 Documented Miles! 1978 MGB Roadster
The term “time capsule” can jar with some classic car enthusiasts, but it is one that the owner of this 1978 MGB uses with some justification. It is one of the tidiest original and unrestored examples that you are… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 400: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
By the second half of the 1970s, Chrysler was a corporation that was in severe financial trouble. Things were so bad that it was teetering on the verge of heading to that great automotive graveyard in the sky. However,… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ready To Rumble: 1974 Rupp Vega GT Go-Kart
As a lot of us are nervously watching from the sidelines, different vehicle types are becoming popular and are being snapped up by frenzied collectors who somehow seem to have more money now than ever before. In this crazy… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
82k Original Miles: 1990 Dodge Dakota
When you examine the photos of this 1990 Dodge Dakota, it is hard to believe that you are looking at an original and unrestored pickup with thirty-one years under its belt. It presents superbly, and its overall condition is… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tiny Survivor: 1971 Subaru 360
At about the same time as Honda was breaking into the subcompact auto market in the U.S., along came Subaru. The latter imported the 360, a rear-engine, 2-door city car produced in Japan from 1958-71. It was the company’s… more»
