I always find it fascinating that so many cars survived through time without accumulating any miles like this 989 mile Cosworth Vega. Someone owned it, drove it very rarely, and paid bills on said car even though it wasn’t… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Original Paint: 1972 VW Super Beetle
I would have loved to yanked open the garage door and seen this beautiful Beetle sitting inside. Said to wear original paint and show low mileage of just 60,000, this Super Beetle is located in or near Kansas City… more»
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1963 Bentley S3 H.J. Mulliner Bodied Continental Coupe
As a youngster I knew Bentley made cars that looked like a Rolls Royce minus the hood ornament, and that Bentley had a more sporting history than Rolls-Royce. This fabulous 1963 Bentley S3 H.J. Mulliner Continental Coupe has the… more»
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6,000 Original Miles: 1955 Ford F250
The picture alone makes this 1955 Ford F-250 an intriguing find, but then you read the description: 6,000 original miles, parked by the only owner’s son in a barn somewhere near Louisburg, Kansas. The seller claims this truck is… more»
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1 Of 367! 1951 Kaiser Deluxe Traveler Two-Door
This rare one-year-only Kaiser model features a folding rear seat to provide a flat load-carrying floor, and a rear hatch and tailgate for picnicking or camping, making it part car, part pickup truck, and part camper. Thanks to Jeff… more»
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Special Vehicle Operations: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
In 1986, the venerable Fox platform Mustang was in its 7th year of production, and Ford’s Special Vehicle Operations Department had done some reengineering on the Mustang. Produced from 1984 to 1986, the Ford Mustang SVO was one of the… more»
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The Right Attitude: 1972 Ford Maverick
“For those who wanted a Pinto but lacked the desire to have their bodies be found on the side of the road partially combusted.” So begins the cheekily affectionate ad copy for this Rodney Dangerfield of a 1972 Ford… more»
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Sleeping Brown Cat: 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2
This Jaguar is listed on eBay in Anderson, Indiana. Bidding is currently over $17,000 and the auction ends tomorrow, Wednesday. On the plus side, it is an XK, only has 36,000 miles and is complete and original. On the more… more»
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Super-clean! 1973 Pontiac Catalina Survivor
Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this handsome 1973 Pontiac Catalina located outside of Austin, Texas and (for some pointless reason) posted much closer to Santa Catalina Island here craigslist in Los Angeles, California. I’m no Catalina expert, but… more»
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Race Worthy Survivor: 1969 Camaro Z/28
I can hear it, just as much as see it. You know the sound – from a block away your first thought is this car has the bass pumped up from a pair of JBL speakers, but as it… more»
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Moving, Must Sell: 1973 Dodge Dart
Have you ever moved and absolutely had to get rid of a beloved vehicle? I haven’t, but I did have to sell a couple of them over the years so I could have my garage space back again. This… more»
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Shorty Pop-Top: 1975 Dodge B200 Van
When we see vintage conversion vans used as a camper, they’re often the longer wheelbase examples that suffer from serious overhangs front and rear. No such problem here, as this 1975 Dodge B200 camper van combines shorty style with… more»
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
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Too Nice to Race: 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster
When I think of the word Turismo I usually think of some exotic Italian high-maintenance car, and when I think of the word Duster I think of a V8-powered car from the 1970s. This 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster is neither… more»
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SoCal Preserved: 1963 Rambler American 440
As an incurable AMC/Rambler/Nash/Hudson fan, a car like this 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible is pretty appealing to me. Hopefully there are a few others who like this generation of the Rambler American out there. This drop-top beauty is… more»
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Gold Runner: 13K Mile 1985 Chevy Sierra K1500
The auction for this 1985 Chevy Sierra ends tonight, and this 13,741 mile Sierra pickup looks practically good as new. The seller recounts an interesting ownership history tied to a former uranium mining engineer who worked on The Manhattan… more»
