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Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Raw And Ready: 1993 Viper RT-10
You’ve had 32,000 chances to grab up a Dodge Viper during a production cycle that lasted from 1992-2017 (with a couple of brief hiatuses thrown in). If you’ve blown it so far, here’s a 1993 Viper RT-10 that can… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco
Some classics genuinely surprise me, and such is the case with this 1966 Ford Bronco. It is a dry-climate survivor that hasn’t been cut or modified. It lacks the rust issues that are often a hallmark of First Generation… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
49K-Mile Luxury Roadster: 1991 Cadillac Allante
Cadillac’s marketing gurus referred to the Allante as an “Ultra-luxury roadster with coachwork designed and handcrafted in Italy by Pininfarina.” They were sure unusual to see in the showroom in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With over 21,000… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Museum Find: 1976 Citicar SV-48 EV
What in the name of sharp cheddar is this thing? Most of you have seen the CitiCar and the follow-up version, the Comuta-Car, many times here. They’re always interesting to check out, at least for me. The mid-1970s was… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 442: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Pro/Am
The Firebird was Pontiac’s gateway into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1967, it enjoyed a 35-year run. The third generation was produced from 1982 to 1992 and included a limited number of Pro/Am conversions made by Choo… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Unrestored British Gem: 1965 Triumph TR4
Unrestored, but un-destroyed by accident, outside storage, or life in a rusty part of the country. That’s the short version of the story on this 1965 Triumph TR4. The car resides in California, the Los Angeles area to be… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Not A Jeep: 1970 Roof Palomino Lawn Mower
This machine is a head-scratcher as there weren’t many produced in any of the models that Roof Manufacturing Company out of Pontiac, Illinois made sometime between the 1967 to 1970ish period. Some sources say fewer than 300 of this… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Of 2453: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
There’s no doubt that at 227 inches in length, the 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is an imposing presence on the road. The XS model adds to that presence with its “bent glass” rear window and power sunroof; only 2,453 were… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
It is often said that a change is as good as a holiday, and that might be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. It is an unmolested survivor with an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Its presentation… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
Update 08/31/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to take a second swing at selling their beloved classic when they don’t taste success the first time, and such is the case with this 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. We last saw… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
56k Original Miles: 1969 Mercury Marauder Z-100
Mercury revived the Marauder name in 1969 after a three-year market absence as its contender in the Personal Luxury Car segment. It was big and powerful, and the styling gave the latest offering a sense of presence. Our feature… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Full-Size Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Newport
The Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level product between 1961 and 1981. But there was nothing basic about the car, as it was equipped on par with the Mercurys and Oldsmobiles of the day and had a big-block V8 engine as… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
California/Texas Car: 1974 Mercury Comet 302 V8
1974 was the first year for the huge “safety” bumpers, thanks to U.S. regulations, and the front bumper on this 1974 Mercury Comet is really noticeable. Thanks, Captain Obvious. It is what it is, just like the weather, and… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible
Summer is coming to an end for a lot of the U.S. and along with it, convertible season, at least for those who don’t mind driving with the top down when it’s cold. Still, fall and winter are when… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1970 Jeepster Commando V6 4×4
Bare paint isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (as nobody says anymore), but it shows the originality of this 1970 Jeepster Commando to me and I really like original vehicles. The wheels aren’t original, of course. I just thought I’d… more»
