This 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham is a recent estate sale find, presenting as a survivor car with the desirable 440 big block mill under the hood. The coupe bodies on these always struck me as a far more… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Just 9,908 Miles: 1987 Pontiac Firebird
It seems there’s always a Camaro or Firebird tucked away with low mileage, so it becomes a matter of personal preference as to which one to buy. This 1987 Firebird has under 10,000 original miles and its handsome color… more»
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17,200 Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
If you are one of those people who has harbored an overwhelming desire to own a new 1968 Camaro, well I’m sorry, but I can’t help you on that score. However, this Camaro may well represent the next best… more»
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Classy Original: 1950 Chrysler Coupe
It’s not often that you find a nearly 70-year-old car that is said to be original, especially when it comes to the paint. If true, this 1950 Chrysler Windsor Coupe found here on Craigslist in Scott City, Kansas, would make for… more»
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Off Road Package: 1979 International Harvester Scout
This 1979 International Harvester Scout II is a gently-used survivor, with some cosmetic flaws to sort out. The seller notes it is a desirable “Off Road Package”-equipped model, with skidplates, heavy-duty springs and 3.73 gears from the factory. These… more»
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Low-Mileage LJ80: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
A few days ago, I got the wild idea to get rid of my daily driver, shed my car payment, and buy a used Land Cruiser. My car gets super tight with an infant and mom in the backseat,… more»
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Original Paint: 1973 VW Thing
An original paint VW Thing is a rarity, considering how often these military rigs turned beach buggies languished outside with the top down. This specimen is a 1973 model and the listing ends tomorrow, and if we’re to believe… more»
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100% Rust Free: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
The words “rust free” and 1970s Dodge vehicles don’t go together in my skull. Probably because I grew up with 1970s Dodges and none of them were rust free, and they were only a decade old when I had… more»
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Abandoned Project: 1963 Corvair Coupe
What more can you say about the Corvair? General Motors American answer to the Volkswagen Beetle was a moderate success. That is, until lawyer and political activist Ralph Nader penned his magnum opus titled “Unsafe At Any Speed.” While… more»
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753 Original Miles: 1975 Corvette Convertible
This is no magic trick like Bill Bixby as “The Magician” with his white Corvette. Instead, this amazing example of a survivor truly has covered only 753 miles in its lifetime. Never registered or titled this NOS 1975 Corvette… more»
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West Coast Shorty: 1974 Chevrolet G20 Van
This 1974 Chevy G20 van supposedly sat in a garage for more than 10 years before being exhumed, and while not perfect, it’s running fairly well for being left to stand for a decade. The seller notes a few… more»
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Nomadic Camper Combo! 1958 Chevrolet Nomad & Trailer
There is a really cool pair of Nomads up for sale and they will have you traveling the country in style! The car is a 1958 Chevrolet Nomad wagon, which is being sold with a 1969 Nomad camp trailer…. more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1955 Oldsmobile 88
For 1954, Oldsmobile restyle the 88 and while it’s a beautiful car, one of the coolest features has to be the Rocket 88 badges. They are little rocket ships, how cool is that! This particular 88 is a highly… more»
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Volunteers’ Rig: 1955 Willys 4×4 Fire Truck
I can’t recall ever seeing a fire department with a rig this nice, but perhaps this 1955 Willys really did look this good when it was new. The seller does a bang-up job of listing every new part that’s… more»
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Hercules 6 Equipped: 1949 Diamond T
This 1949 Diamond T truck immediately caught my eye for its handsome design and bent windshield design. The Diamond T lineup was often celebrated for its handsome looks, as competing trucks from the likes of Mack were simply designed… more»
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6,800 Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 is one of the more desirable versions out there, as it’s a notchback-body coupe with extremely low mileage. With the hatchback far more frequently seen, the notches have always been rare, but especially… more»
