Wearing new tires and Wisconsin license plates, this 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it shows some signs of sun damage, or maybe it’s just age. The bumper filler material, both front and rear,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1974 Pontiac Firebird With 9,422 Genuine Miles!
Although it isn’t an ultra-desirable Trans Am, this 1974 Pontiac Firebird is a genuinely special vehicle. Its impressive presentation is unsurprising, given that this Firebird has a genuine 9,422 miles showing on its odometer. If Pontiac still existed, it… more»
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Original L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always felt that it is worth getting “down on the ground” to photograph a C3 Corvette. That angle accentuates the car’s inherent svelte but aggressive styling, and is the approach the seller has adopted with this 1974 example…. more»
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No Reserve: One-Owner 1973 Jensen-Healey
This 1973 Jensen-Healey ticks many of the boxes that potential buyers consider essential when seeking a classic British sports car. It is a one-owner vehicle that has spent its life in favorable climates. That has allowed it to avoid… more»
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Celebrity Value? 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at No Reserve
What is the value of a car once owned by a celebrity? The seller of this four-door 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow provides documentation showing that Walter Matthau purchased it new for his second wife, Carol. Aside from the celebrity… more»
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136k-Mile Survivor: 1999 Dodge Dakota 4X4
The Dodge Dakota (aka Ram Dakota) was Chrysler’s mid-size pickup from 1987 to 2011. It was produced across three generations and would compete today with the Ford Ranger or Chevrolet Colorado if Chrysler had stayed the course. Located in… more»
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End of the Line Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
There’s something about the last of anything that makes it feel a little more important, and that’s exactly the angle with this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this one represents the final… more»
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7,352 Miles? 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Z28 began as the Chevy Camaro model slated for SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Trans Am Division competition. After the engine size increased from 302 to 350 cubic inches, the Z28 became a larger part of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
This 1955 Ford Crown Victoria is more than a pretty face. Scrolling through the image gallery confirms that this classic is rock-solid. The engine bay houses a V8, and the interior is extremely tidy. This beauty is in excellent… more»
BF Classified: 1953 Lincoln Capri Special Custom Coupe
Despite the fact that the Korean War was still raging, Lincoln used the line “Created for Today’s More Livable World” in regard to its Capri, which was new for the 1952 model year. This gorgeous example is a Palace… more»
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A Bullseye! 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger 318 V8
A bullseye is how I describe this 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger 2-door hardtop. I’m not a fan of 95% of vehicles having black wheels today (is that a reality show thing?), but when it comes to plain black steel… more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1985 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was Pontiac’s largest and most luxurious automobile throughout the 1960s and 1970s. But lagging sales caused Pontiac to cancel its big cars in 1982, and the name was transferred to the smaller LeMans platform instead. This rear-wheel-drive… more»
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Ready for the Next Chapter: 1983 Jeep CJ7
Some vehicles don’t need much explanation, they just carry a vibe. This 1983 Jeep CJ7, currently listed on eBay as a no-reserve auction, feels like one of those. It’s a classic, open-air 4×4 with a long ownership story and… more»
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1971 Chevy C10 Custom Sport Has 508 Horsepower
If you like your restomod trucks to look stock, but have huge amounts of power on tap, look no further than this 1971 Chevrolet C10 Custom Sport with a built 502-cubic-inch V-8 under the hood. It’s on eBay in… more»
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Hip Small Pickup: 1997 Ford Ranger Splash
In the 1970s, Ford imported Japanese pickups to compete in the small truck market. By 1982, they decided that demand was sufficient to warrant a U.S.-built pickup in that space, and the Ranger was born. It was popular, along… more»
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Big Block Punch: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
There’s no shortage of first-generation Camaros out there, but this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Custom listed on eBay leans hard into the performance side of things. Finished in blue with a black interior and backed by a big cubic-inch V8,… more»
