Sometimes a line of cars gets overshadowed by the cars that came before or after them. For example, the 1949-1951 Fords were a bases-loaded home run for the company, and the 1955-1956 Fords were also well received. Ford automobiles… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Three Owners: 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Plexiglass
There’s rare, and then there’s rare. To Americans accustomed to production numbers of 1350 Mustang Boss 429s and 2326 AMC Rebel “The Machines”, a population of 385 copies feels infinitesimal. The larger set of 365 GTB/4s amounted to only… more»
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fifties Hot Rod Stored 52 Years: 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe
You could argue that many of us frequent Barn Finds because the vehicles here remind us of our past and the fondness that hindsight bestows upon our memories. The sad thing is that as much as we would like… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 460 V8
If Burt Reynolds had needed a station wagon for his movie White Lightning, this could have been a contender – even though his was a ’71 Custom 500 sedan. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon has stealth… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rebuilt 460: 1970 Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup
Many buyers don’t want the significant cost of mechanical refurbishment when purchasing a classic to park in their driveway. Therefore, enthusiasts searching for a Pickup might find this 1978 Ford F-250 Custom irresistible. It is a rock-solid survivor, but… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1996 Ford F-350 Centurion
Ford has produced some pretty luxurious examples of its venerable F-Series Pickups, and most buyers found exactly what they wanted on the factory options list in days gone by. Still, those craving even more could order their new toy… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
289/4-Speed: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo, or GT, was the final incarnation of Studebaker’s Hawk series. It was the product of a company teetering on the edge of oblivion, but it still provided buyers with excellent luxury and performance. Our feature car,… more»
May 11, 2024 • Auctions • 50 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Pontiac 6000 STE
When it debuted, the Pontiac 6000 STE was a serious contender for anyone considering buying a sports sedan. The Special Touring Edition featured a high-output engine, a sport suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and performance tires. You don’t see these… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low Mile Survivor! 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford’s Galaxie rotated from a flamboyant, chromed-laden example of 1950s excess to a sedate citizen by the late 1960s. On the way, multiple facelifts and trim levels were assigned to the nameplate, and the wheelbase grew inexorably. Here on… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 2-Door: 1957 Cadillac Edorado Seville
While many enthusiasts focus on the Biarritz as one of the rarest Cadillacs produced in 1957, the Eldorado Seville doesn’t trail far behind. The company only produced 2,100 examples, and our feature car is a beauty. Faulting its presentation… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Just Out of Storage: 1953 Willys Overland Station Wagon
In Witold Rybczynski’s new book The Driving Machine, he discusses the genesis of the Willys Overland station wagon, a very nice 1953 example of which is here on Facebook Marketplace in Grace Valley, California. After the complexity and maintenance-heavy… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1965 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Carryall V8 4-Speed
If you need “a station wagon with the stamina of a truck”, or “a truck with the convenience and easy ride of a station wagon”, look no further than this 1965 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Carryall, there’s “plenty of comfort,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1-Of-200? 1990 Dodge Dakota Lil Red Express
Who remembers what the fastest production vehicle was in 1978? It was the Dodge Lil Red Express – a factory pickup with a police engine that got around emissions controls (for a year). It returned, at least in spirit,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Professor Owned: 1961 Volvo PV 544
As Volvo fans know, the PV 544, introduced in 1958, looks much like a hunchbacked 1941 Ford, though it was sold until 1966. This 1961 544 is listed here on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon. It’s a pretty sweet example,… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fully Documented: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62
Potential buyers must consider many factors when contemplating a classic purchase, including condition, originality, and rarity. However, some enthusiasts value a documented history, and this 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 ticks that box. It doesn’t merely present beautifully, but… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original One Time: 1965 Chevy Impala SS Convertible
How many ways are there to say you’re in love? Well, if you don’t know them all right now, your fertile mind will reveal them after you acquire this amazingly original 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. Tip master TJ… more»
