It never ceases to amaze me how trucks that were one time considered borderline throwaway worthy once they were used up are now commanding reasonable money on any auction platform they appear on. Of course, it helps if the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 383: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
For Mopar enthusiasts, this is one of those instantly recognizable badges that found their way onto an iconic muscle car. The vehicle in question is a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, and this one is a beauty. It is a… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
SS Disguise? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
At first glance, this ’70 Nova has something of a Super Sport look to it, from the blacked-out grille and raised ornaments on the hood to the wood-grain steering wheel and 4-speed shifter. And, yet, when you open the… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Transplant: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Drop-Top
This beautifully restored Pontiac Firebird convertible is from the car’s encore year (1968), left the factory with an inline-six engine, and has since been upgraded to a 400 V8 with a 4-speed. Some of the work, such as the… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Antique Survivor: 1924 Model T
The Model T is an extremely important car in the world of automotive history. First introduced in 1908, production really took off when Henry Ford implemented the first moving assembly line in 1913, bringing production time from 12 hours… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Showroom Classic: 1969 Ford Mustang
It seems that this 1969 Mustang has led a sheltered and privileged life. It was ordered by a dealership and spent its early days as a showroom display car. When it was retired from showroom duties, it was snapped… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
When Ford redesigned the front of the 1985 Mustang so that the traditional grille made way for a single slot, they added a touch of menace to a car that already looked good in the eyes of most people…. more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Short Bed 4×4: 1979 Ford F-150
If you were a Ford F-150, would you still have your original paint since 1979? Well, at least most of it? This 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 has spent almost all of its life in Northern California and has minimal… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
104 Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
I remain amazed by how many C3 Corvette pace cars continue to show up with new-in-the-wrapper mileage, and this one in Oregon is the latest entry to the least used pace car sweepstakes. With just 104 original miles, it’s… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
41,300 Original Miles: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a gorgeous survivor, with just over 41,000 miles and equipped with the preferred 5-speed manual. As a later Turbo Coupe, it has full boost in all gears, as opposed to the early… more»
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th With Only 4k Miles!
This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary Z28 has led a sheltered existence. It is 24-years-old, but it has only managed to accrue 4,394 genuine miles on its odometer during its lifetime. That equates to less than 185 miles per… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Woodgrain Survivor: 1985 Ford Escort Squire
The Ford Escort arrived on the American market in late 1980, for the 1981 model year, as the front-wheel-drive replacement for the aging Pinto. It was initially developed alongside the Mk. 3 European Escort with the idea that it… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Big 10 Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Silverado
The 1973-87 generation of Chevrolet/GMC pickup trucks were known as “square-bodies” for obvious reasons. More than 10 million of them were built during this time, which helped increase the population of used trucks that have access to a lot… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Restomod Hot Rod: 1977 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
Now, I despite seller hyperbole as much as the next guy, but when the seller of this 1977 Ford Mustang II says it’s likely one of the finest examples left, I’m not inclined to disagreeing. It really does look… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Low-Mileage Survivor: 1975 Lincoln Town Car
Continental was a marque originally commissioned in 1939 by Edsel Ford who wanted a coachbuilt convertible to attract potential Lincoln buyers. Since then, the Continental created the “personal luxury” market–big cars built more for the sake of comfort and… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Six Cylinder Conversion: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Genuine Porsche 914-6s are among the more desirable vintage P-cars you can buy, but they cost very real money considering the rarity and the out-of-the-box performance. That being said, it’s not all that difficult to make a clone considering… more»
