Although many low-mileage, original 1950s-era “Time Capsules” have been featured on Barn Finds, this extraordinary 1950 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe would probably make our Top Ten List. Just look at what’s listed under the heading of “Original and in… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Time to Bid! Lucky Collector Car Auctions Spring Classic
The 2021 Spring Classic event managed by Lucky Collector Car Auctions will feature a wide range of classics of every shape and size imaginable, happening both online and in-person June 12 and 13, 2021. This year’s collection is bursting… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
50th Anniversary: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache
Chevrolet offered the Task Force series of trucks between 1955 and 1959, the successor to the Advance Design series that debuted after World War II. The 3100-designation applied to 2-wheel drive, while 3600 meant 4WD. By 1958, the smooth-sided… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • Stories • 22 Comments
Police Car Suspension: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
After eight years as a mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner shifted to the new Plymouth Volare platform for 1976. It would be largely an appearance option through the duration of the compact’s run until 1980. It would no… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 45 Years: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million Volkswagen “Bugs” built between 1938 and 2003, you’d think you’d see more of them around today. But they were simple, economical cars built to be used by the masses and then discarded. Fortunately, this… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Faded Pony: 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Government-mandated diving-platform bumpers notwithstanding, this 1974 Ford Pinto Squire wagon looks like a great project. Nice original and restored Squire wagons with these features can and do sell for $15,000 to $25,000 or more at auctions. The seller has… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Solid Gold: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
It is said that all that glitters is not gold. I’m prepared to argue that claim because this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am not only glitters, but it appears to be a little piece of solid gold. It presents extremely… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1-of-1: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The owner of this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 claims that it is a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle, and when you work through its combination of color, trim, specifications, and optional extras, this claim appears to be true. It comes with… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1967 Ford Falcon
The Falcon would become one of the most successful compacts offered by domestic U.S. automakers in the 1960s. Its platform would serve as the launching point for some other best-sellers, like the Mustang and Maverick. Unlike those cars, the… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Supercharged Survivor: 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7
There are few “finished” cars these days that make me want to go out and drain my bank account and hook up a trailer, but a car like this survivor-spec 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 with the supercharged six-cylinder mill… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Combo: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
For any enthusiast hunting for a turn-key classic car, this 1967 Camaro SS/RS has to be a hot prospect. It presents superbly, and with a fire-breathing big-block under the hood, it should offer performance that will match its good… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Immaculate: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aero Coupe
There is not much time left in this auction for this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aero Coupe. This is a rare car and not seen very often at car shows. Most people either love them or hate them!… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
539 Actual Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
The next owner will find just 539 original miles on the odometer of this minty 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup, a muscle truck from the early 90s that was apparently purchased for the sole purpose of being a future… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1001 Horsepower 2008 Bugatti Veyron On eBay?
Almost every manufacturer has produced a car that could be labeled as a “halo” model. These cars are designed to push the boundaries and entice mere mortals like you and me into their showrooms. We may not have the… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Some classic cars are designed to blend seamlessly into the background like an automotive chameleon. Then there is the 1959 Cadillac. This is a car that owes nothing to subtlety, and spotless examples will turn heads wherever they go…. more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
68k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
If ever the world needed evidence that the American automotive industry had progressed beyond The Malaise Era, they only needed to look at the 1993 Corvette ZR-1 for concrete proof. Suddenly, Chevrolet had produced a car that could not… more»
