A joke among car enthusiasts (or maybe it’s just one that I’ve heard) is that the last survivors of Apocalyptic Earth will be cockroaches driving Dodge Darts. There may be some truth to that: Between the rugged torsion bar… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
19k Original Miles: 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
It seems like there are still quite a few decades-old Lincoln cars in the marketplace that are either low-mileage examples or in exceptionally well-preserved condition, and sometimes a combination of the two, that is if a potential buyer is… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Documented 4 Speed: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula is advertised as a 44k mile original car. For the second generation of the Firebird (1970-1981), Pontiac offered this model in four different configurations – the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. A… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special
Documentation is a welcome attribute when assessing the worth of any classic, and this 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special ticks that box. This recently revived Pickup features paperwork dating back to Day One, with the current owner recently spending… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor! 1987 Porsche 944
This story is about the 944, I promise. But first, we have to talk about the 924, because it was important to the later car’s story. The 924 was a front-engined, water-cooled, four-cylinder car, designed to replace the 912… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Driver-Grade Survivor: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
When it comes to desirable First Generation Mustangs, anything wearing a Shelby badge sits high on most lists. Produced in limited numbers, these classics perfectly blended performance and luxury to achieve legendary status. This 1969 Shelby GT350 is a… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
39k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS
As the 1960s ended, more and more muscle car buyers were shifting to smaller platforms. If an Impala or Chevelle SS was more can than you wanted, you could order a Nova SS in 1969 with either a 350… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
26k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Some classics are mild and restrained, while others are brash and bold. The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V fits into the second category, even when painted in a subtle shade. This Lincoln presents superbly as an original survivor, which… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Is it just me, or do you see more 1972 Impala Custom Coupes than you do 1972 Impala Sport Coupes (such as this one)? Production numbers are only broken down into six-cylinders, eight-cylinders, and convertibles, so we may never… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Not A Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150
As the late vaudevillian/actor Jimmy Durante used to say, “I got a million of ’em.” What’s that you ask? Well, 1957 Chevrolets of course. We could call this website “1957 Chevy Finds”, we’ve reviewed so many over the years… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
9600 Miles? 1980 MGB Limited Edition
Surprisingly, there are several low-mileage 1980 Limited Edition MGBs for sale online right now (most of them at consignment dealers); however, if its advertisement is correct, this might be the only one with under 10,000 miles. MG wanted to… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One of Forty-Two: 1988 Alpina E28 B7 Turbo/1 Katalysator
Before we launch into a description of this very special Alpina, let’s dispense with a prevailing controversy around why and how this car is listed on eBay and the seller himself, prompted by questions about the BMW M3 EVO… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Owner: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is a one-owner classic featuring its original engine and transmission. The owner recently treated it to fresh paint, but there is scope for the buyer to perform some minor tasks that will lift its… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop Coupe 455 V8
1973 Oldsmobile literature touted the over two-ton weight of the Delta 88 line, saying that some other cars give you “less heft, less wheelbase, and (we believe) less built-in value.” As most of us know, 1973 was when the… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
One-Family-Owned 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
I’ve always felt that 1964 was the last year in orbit for Chrysler styling, as it finally came down to earth with the squared off and formal 1965 models. The full-size models of 1963 and ’64 hid their bulk… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Royal Knight Edition: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»
