We recently featured a super clean 1987 BMW 325is, a sport package survivor in highly original condition. That car sold for a strong number, but it appears to have been relisted. The seller of the red car will now… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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LUV = Luxury Utility Vehicle: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon
A lot of people didn’t, and still don’t like the term station wagon. Even though there are a few modern station wagons out there, that is rarely what they are called by the manufacturers because of possibly negative connotation…. more»
Reader Ad: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo
This has to be one of the most original and lowest mileage Buick Regal T-Types we’ve ever seen! It’s covered just 7k miles since new and is even still wearing its original tires. There’s included documentation to prove the… more»
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Shining Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes a particular make or model of car is special for an obvious reason. It may be styling. It may be performance. It may be because of rarity. It may even be the sort of cache that can only… more»
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Olds Diesel Power: 1980 GMC Sierra Classic 15
Certain topics should not be brought up at the dinner table unless you are armed for verbal battle. I have a friend that will not discuss “religion, politics or motor oil” with anyone because of the heated debate that… more»
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California Convertible: 1950 Ford V-8
This unrestored original 1950 Ford convertible, located near Phoenix, AZ, is listed here on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $13,000. For a variety of reasons, Ford Motor Company wasn’t doing well financially in the late 1940’s. Some people… more»
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Fire Rescue Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet C-10 K20
Old fire department vehicles continue to appear on eBay with some regularity, indicating there are still vintage workhorses with low miles hiding out in small towns and municipal garages. This 1971 Chevrolet C-10 has just under 40,000 original miles… more»
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Rock Solid Rock Hopper: 1974 Toyota FJ40
I don’t know if it’s going to come together just yet, but I’m working on acquiring a new project of the vintage Japanese 4×4 variety. It’s not an FJ40, because those have been far too popular (and expensive) for… more»
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Life Saver: 1950 Ford Shoebox Survivor
In 1950 Ford was riding the crest of a wave. Their new model introduced in 1949 and destined to remain in production for three model years, was a sales success. This was vitally important for Ford as its success… more»
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Great Little Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Coupe
Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»
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Thunderbirds Are Go! 1961 Ford T-Bird 390 V8
When I was a boy growing up in Tasmania in the 1970s, I can remember my father looking at buying a Thunderbird identical to this for our family car. In an era dominated by the Holden Kingswood and Ford… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Big Block? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Whenever I see an old car with an unusual combination of options like this, I always wonder what the original purchaser had in mind when he bought it. I don’t believe he would have been a performance enthusiast. If… more»
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Great Builder: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Project
“Restoration started.” Isn’t that how you describe a car that’s been blown into pieces to put a positive spin on the situation? Nonetheless, this 1957 Chevrolet 150, listed here on Craigslist and located near Denver Colorado looks like a… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Camaro RS Convertible
This unrestored 1968 Camaro Rally Sport convertible was put into storage in 1990 where it remained until recently. The tires have 1976 date codes which indicates that the car had seen limited use prior to the beginning of the… more»
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Cheap Cosie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
To John DeLorean’s credit, the Cosworth Vegas more than just a trim-and-decal package. Working with British racing shop Cosworth, they built a unique, twin cam fuel-injected engine found in no other model. But years of delays and an exorbitant… more»
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Not Many Left: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Bidding is quite active for this 1977 Chevy Monza Mirage, with the action bumping against $10K with the reserve unmet. The Monza Mirage is a rare bird, with just over 4,000 ever made and fewer than 30 remaining. They… more»
