This first-generation first-year 1961 Pontiac Tempest wagon was tracked down by eagle-eyed reader Eric H. and it can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $2,450. It’s located in Annville, Pennsylvania… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Nice Glass: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe
Listing a rare Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe at no reserve is a good way to get some quick auction action. This example has already raced up to $4K since last night and with plenty of time left in the… more»
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455 V8 Sleeper: 1969 Buick Sportwagon
I’m not a huge fan of sales ads with the cars still being on the trailer. At least, if you say that it runs great, take it off of the trailer, take more than six photos, and then put… more»
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First Gen Survivor: 1967 Dodge Charger
Dodge Chargers are popular muscle cars, but often the 68 and newer cars come to mind when discussing the Charger. This earlier ’67 model is a sweet find due to being in original condition, and packing a 383 4… more»
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Low-Mileage 1989 Ford F-250 Survivor
Whenever I see something seemingly mundane come across my digital desk, I have to see why it was submitted! I am seldom met with disappointment, and certainly wasn’t with this 1989 Ford F-250. I love most old trucks, but… more»
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Still Goes Like The Wind: 1981 VW Scirocco S
Take a look at this wonderful example of Volkswagen’s first generation Scirocco, found here on eBay, currently in Madison, WI after spending most of its life in CA according to the seller. It’s a virtually rust free, well-maintained example… more»
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Pristine Round Up Edition: 1980 Dodge Ramcharger
The Ramchargers we feature often fall into the same camp as this preserved specimen, largely due to the fact so many of them are driven hard and put away wet. This makes the nice ones stand out even more,… more»
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Bigger Is Better: 1983 Chevrolet K30 Crew Cab
Growing up in Northeast Wyoming, trucks like this Chevy K30 Crew Cab were common sights. The additional set of doors made them the perfect multipurpose rig for ranchers that had to battle dirt roads and the ever-changing Wyoming climate. Over… more»
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425 HP Big Block! 1965 Corvette Coupe
It might not be a split window Corvette, but this ’65 is about as desirable as they come. You see, it’s one of just 618 Corvettes optioned in 1965 with the 425 horsepower 396! It was also optioned with… more»
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High Country Wagon: 1984 AMC Eagle Limited
Good colors, great stance: that’s how I’d sum up this beautiful 1984 AMC Eagle Limited wagon. Sporting some tires that I absolutely will be buying for my Toyota HiAce project, this Eagle looks burly and luxurious at the same… more»
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1971 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Survivor!
I’ve seen a number of articles lately about the drastic rise in classic truck values, as if it’s some brand new trend. The truth is, it’s a trend we’ve been tracking for the past few years and we aren’t… more»
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Custom Wagon: 1960 Rambler American
Found on more top-ten-ugliest-cars lists than not, this 1960 Rambler American Custom Wagon looks like a nice survivor. I personally like this awkward, ungainly look, maybe because it reminds me of myself. This wagon can be found on Hemmings… more»
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20K Miles from New: 1996 VW GTI
This one brings back memories: a 1996 Volkswagen GTI, seemingly new in the wrapper with just 20,000 original miles. I owned this car’s sibling in high school, a 1999 VW Jetta Wolfsburg Edition, that I loved to bits. This… more»
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#635 Of 1500: 1989 20th Anniversary Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am (itself a rather exclusive model) has spawned many even rarer limited edition versions. For example, we’ve recently featured a 1988 GTA, a 1984 15th Anniversary car, and just this week a 1980 Pace Car edition…. more»
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1975 International Harvester Scout II Survivor
The 1970s were the height of the “topless truck” craze, and by then everybody was getting in on it! International Harvester Scouts were the first to the game in 1961 with the Scout 80, beating the first generation Bronco… more»
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The Real Deal Survivor? 1966 Mustang Coupe
At first glance, this Mustang Matt W found for us listed on eBay looks, well, like just another Mustang. This is very basic 6 cylinder three-speed Mustang and the color isn’t very exciting but it is completely original. The term… more»
