Survivor Cars

Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:

Six-Wheeled Luxury: 1976 GMC Motorhome

Despite their rarity, these front wheel drive GMC motorhomes still seem to pop up for sale a fair amount, and in decent condition more often than not. It makes me wonder if the attractiveness of piloting a more manageable… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is not 100% original, but returning it to its factory specifications would not be difficult. What makes it a tempting vehicle for potential buyers is its lack of rust problems. The healthy V8 under… more»

Built By Stutz: 1920 HCS Series 2 Touring

H.C.S. Motor Car Company was the second auto manufacturer that Henry C. Stutz founded. In 1910, he and a partner formed the first company which would bear his name later, the Stutz Motor Car Co. It would be acquired… more»

Museum Quality 1982 Honda CBX

Now that is a collection of Honda CBXs. The seller clearly has a thing for one of the most significant motorcycles of the 1980s, and you can’t blame him for that – the CBX was a game-changer when introduced,… more»

Cadillac V8 Power! 1952 Allard K2

London-based Allard Motor Company built its K Series of 2-seat sports car over three generations from 1946-52. This was a small volume operation that saw just 332 made overall. The K2 was a refinement of the K1 and produced… more»

Hot Rod Shadow: 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX

In the world of Carroll Shelby-ized Mopars, the late 80s were quite interesting with the range of vehicles Mr. Shelby breathed on across the company’s lineup. Perhaps one of the more undervalued cars at the moment is the highly… more»

Rare GT Version: 1956 Porsche 356 A

This 1956 Porsche 356 A is hardly a Barn Find, more like a Palace Find maybe but it is still fitting as BF strives to find a little bit of everything that would be of interest to any car… more»

Small 4X4: 1985 Subaru BRAT GL

Do you remember the little Subaru BRAT? But do you recall what the name was an abbreviation for? If you came up with “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, you get to move to the head of the class. These little… more»

Pure Gold: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

Hiding under this cover is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird that is achingly beautiful. It is the sort of car that would appeal to the person seeking a turn-key classic that needs nothing. What makes it even more tempting is… more»

Original Tri-Power: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

When the C3 Corvette broke cover for the 1968 model year, it immediately grabbed the motoring public’s imagination. A total of 28,566 buyers raced out and slapped down their cash to park one in their driveway. Even in its… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina

The 1950s was a fascinating era in American automotive history. It represented a time before safety and emission regulations dominated design and engineering. Manufacturers were focused on glitz and glamor, and chrome trim was king. It was against this… more»

Original 4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS 350

I didn’t give a Chevy Nova SS a second glance back in ’73 because I felt that there was no more real Nova SS after 1972. Why? Because in ’73 the top available engine was no longer mandated, the… more»

390 V8 Survivor: 1967 Ford Country Squire

Ford’s Country Squire would be their top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years.  As the auto maker’s premium people mover, the Squire was adorned with external woodgrain trim (real at first, simulated later) from 1950 through 1991. It… more»

No Reserve Wagon: 1971 Ford Country Squire

As the old adage goes, “You don’t know what you have ’til it’s gone” and that is certainly true with cars, station wagons in particular. They’re hot today, but if you grew up in an era where they were… more»

Original Paint: 1975 Ford Bronco 302

For some reason, four-wheel drives captivate US truck buyers. It might be because it gives the driver a feeling that they can go almost anywhere. Ford capitalized on this market when it introduced the Ford Bronco. This example is… more»

Amazing 3,741 Mile 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

It’s rare to see a true collector car with time-capsule mileage go up for grabs with no reserve on eBay, but this gorgeous 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is clearly bucking that trend. With under 4,000 original miles and still… more»

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