This 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 is “from an estate and one owner”, according to the seller in Monroe, Washington. They have it listed on Hemmings for $10,000 or best offer and it sure looks like a winner.
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sno-Commander: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon
After just getting 20-inches of snow not much longer than a month ago, anything snow-related should give me the shivers. This 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Sno-Commander gives me the shivers but it’s because I would love to have it…. more»
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Cannonball Tribute Car: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Brock Yates was nothing if not rebellious. This character trait lead him to create the greatest outlaw road race ever in response to the malaise era of gas lines, fuel economy and safety Nazis. The Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial… more»
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2,059 Original Miles: 1989 Dodge Daytona
I’m not sure why you’d keep a 1989 Dodge Daytona in a bubble, limiting the mileage to less than 3,000, but this non-Shelby, non-turbo example is exactly such a vehicle. It does come with the preferred 5-speed manual transmission and… more»
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Paw Paw’s Granada: 1978 Ford Granada
This is one nice looking 1978 Ford Granada. I like it even more because the owner is a veteran who is in a VA hospital and his son is selling it on Craigslist for him. It can also be… more»
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The Only One Left? 1954 Datsun 6147
This unbelievably rare ranch sedan/station wagon/pickup is a 1954 Datsun 6147. This ultra-rare double-cab pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in the Washington D.C. area and it has an asking price of $20,000…. more»
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A Real Survivor: 1973 Olds 98 2 Door Hardtop
General Motors once advertised the Oldsmobile with the slogan, “This is Not Your Father’s Automobile”. Today, that Oldsmobile might not be your father’s automobile, but instead your grandfather’s! Time moves on and after 101 years Oldsmobile is long gone. By the… more»
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Claimed 12K Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z is said to wear exceedingly low mileage with cosmetic condition that seems to back it up. The seller notes this is an estate sale find with under 13,000 original miles, and the high levels of… more»
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18,282 Miles: 1986 Buick Lesabre Estate
With incredibly low mileage, this Buick Lesabre Estate is not all that uncommon of a find in the state of Virginia. Quite often used by public schools, these wagons usually did not accumulate many miles. It is unclear if… more»
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An Elegant Pinto? 1976 Ford Pinto
Picture if you will, a world in which it is possible to have such a creation as an elegant Pinto.. No, you haven’t entered The Twilight Zone, you’re looking at an elegant 1976 Ford Pinto. This car will be… more»
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La Jolla Time Capsule: 1978 Volvo 244
Volvos are workhorses, typically used for the bump and grind of daily life. They’re purchased for this reputation of durability, and as such, many of them are fairly tired (but rarely worn out) by the time they reach 30… more»
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Alabama Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The seller says that this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was discovered under a carport on a farm and it was grandma’s “pride and joy that she enjoyed driving to and from her sisters house and church.” It’s listed on eBay with… more»
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Cheap And Rare: 1988 Ford Ranger GT
We show a fair amount of small pickups here but since US companies didn’t really offer small pickups until the early-80s, at least of a homegrown variety, most of them have been rebadged Japanese offerings. This 1988 Ford Ranger… more»
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Spirited Project: 1982 AMC Spirit Limited
The AMC Spirit is a slightly underrated classic with a sporty design and an economic drivetrain. Despite the bad reputation that often follows AMC, the Spirits, Concords, and Eagles were a great mix of reliability, comfort, and economy. This… more»
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Super Solid Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
I would be in trouble if I ever won a big lottery. I would collect cars like this 1974 AMC Hornet and I would open up a free museum to show these nice, old, regular survivor cars. This super… more»
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Sad Shape Shelby: 1987 Dodge Shelby CSX
We have all had the dream. We discover a 427 Cobra sitting in a decrepit barn somewhere in our travels. After shelling out $1,000 for it and taking it home, all it needs is a car wash and a… more»
