It appears that this Cat has been off the road since 1995. Listed here on craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri, this 1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible is priced at $3K. It clearly is going to need a lot of work, but could… more»
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20 Years Away: 1968 Ford Galaxie Convertible
A true barn find, this 1968 Ford Galaxie has been hiding for more than 20 years in a barn. The dirt sure shows it, too! The top had just been installed, and then the car was covered with a… more»
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1987 Yugo GV: Sub-12,000 Miles
It’s hard to believe that Yugos still exist in any form, much less an example with under 12,000 miles. But here is living proof that even one of the most infamous cars in history can emerge as a “great… more»
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Off The Road Since ’65: 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air
This 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air looks to have been off the road since 1965 based on the license plates. The salvage yard selling it states that it’s a one-owner car as well, although I’m guessing that doesn’t include the yard… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS: Strong Bond
This 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS here on eBay is already seeing some fierce bidding activity with close to a week left on the auction. It could be because this car seems just honest enough to be considered a survivor,… more»
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Rough But Ready: 1953 Chevrolet Pickup
I love the lines of these old GM pickups, especially ones that look like they’ve been used but keep coming back for more! As there’s no title, the seller of this pickup had been told it was a 1948… more»
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Apart Since 1973: 1965 Morgan Plus Four
This 1965 Morgan Plus 4 has been off the road since 1973, when it was disassembled. Sitting now in Winter Park, Florida, with a brand new factory Morgan tub sitting on the frame, this seems like a great project… more»
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Topless Icon: 1957 Chevy Bel Air
The Chevy Bel Air is an instantly recognizable classic, but they were also cheap projects at one point in time. That’s why survivors like this 1957 Bel Air convertible here on craigslist are cherished, and command big prices –… more»
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1984 VW GTI: $900 Runner
Here’s a very cheap MK1 VW GTI that still runs and comes with a boatload of spare parts, including a replacement interior. Available for $900 here on craigslist in Ohio, it will require repair to the hard fuel lines… more»
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A Tale Of Two Lotus Esprits: 1977 & 1985
The Lotus Esprit had an incredibly long life for a supercar, from it’s first prototype showing in 1972 to production ending in 2004 after over 10,000 were built. Charles H. sent us the beautifully preserved blue 1985 survivor car… more»
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Car In A Box: 1951 Austin A90 Atlantic
It’s hard to believe but the Austin Atlantic was designed to appeal to American tastes and then only 350 were imported. This Austin is listed here on craigslist and is located in a shipping container in Oakland, California with… more»
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1963 Beach Formula Vee Unrestored Barn Find
As possibly the oldest unrestored Beach Formula Vee in existence, this car is pretty special. Formula Vee was (and is) an inexpensive way to go racing utilizing original Volkswagen Beetle components, and the Beach was a relatively successful early… more»
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Hot Hatch: 1986 Shelby GLHS
It’s amazing what slapping a name like Shelby onto a car can do! When we talk about the creations of Carroll Shelby, we all tend to think of Cobras and GT350s, but Shelby wasn’t just a Ford guy. He… more»
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Woodworking Project: 1960 Morris Minor Traveler
Friend of the site Jim S. sent us this neat find–thanks, Jim! It’s a 1960 Morris Minor Traveler, and yes, that is wood you see in the rear of the vehicle. It’s located in Murray, Kentucky, and is up… more»
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1972 Honda 600 Coupe Package Deal
Honda sold approximately 20,500 of the model 600 Coupe in 1972. There’s two of them listed as a package deal here on craigslist in Bloomington, IL for $3,500. The owner thinks that between the 2 cars you can piece… more»
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Porsche Possibilities: Pay More Now or Later?
There’s a common conundrum among those of us who like to own project cars: should I buy a cheap project and gradually fix it up, or save all my pennies (this never works) and buy the best example I… more»
