Early 1950’s Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks are certainly one of the most iconic American vehicles out there, and they are equally as common restored original as they are in hot rod form. These trucks are one of the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1 Of 13 Built! 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Purportedly built for a renowned English Skyscraper Builder, then driven by an Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, then stored for 34 years, this 1966 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Coupe, offered here on eBay from Texas, is said to be one of… more»
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Lovable Bug: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? For all their (many, well-documented) flaws, they are charm on wheels, and if you want to slather charm on top of charm, it’s hard to beat a Karmann cabriolet. Here’s a lovingly maintained… more»
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7 Miles, No Fares: As-New Plymouth Fury Taxi
In a story that seems too good to be true, this 1977 Plymouth Fury is a completely original and unused taxi cab that was delivered to the Big Apple but never put into service. The seller has addressed some… more»
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Costanza-Spec: 1980 Mercury Monarch Coupe
Since I was five or six years old, I’ve been a diehard fan of Seinfeld. There’s a particular episode from Season 4, titled “The Handicap Spot,” where the gang traveled to a mall in Lynnbrook to pick up an… more»
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Kinks Worked Out…? 1977 Chevrolet Vega
There’s a truism that GM only truly gets a car right just before killing it off, with the Corvair and Fiero being the most famously cited examples. Along those lines, here’s a Vega from the last year of production,… more»
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Borrowed Glory: 1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
One of the malaise-iest signifiers of the “Malaise Era,” which generally spans from the shock of the 1973 oil crisis to the early ’80s, is that many of the legendary nameplates of the ’60s and early ’70s didn’t die,… more»
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1940 Mercury Eight Sedan Survivor
This is a true survivor! Said to be all original, it ran as recently as two years ago. For sale here on Craigslist in Bonners Ferry, Idaho with an asking price of $7,850. Even though this is a four-door, it’s still… more»
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Things To Come: 1980 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
A Toyota Camry is considered by most enthusiasts to be the automotive equivalent of a slice of plain white bread—utterly innocuous, and of absolutely no interest—and it’s hard to see that changing much with the passage of time. Yet,… more»
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Affordable Original: 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Covered and stored since 1963, this 1950 Plymouth only saw about 13 years of use. A 53 year long nap kept this Mopar in grand condition needing its mechanical systems checked and revived. With a solid body and a… more»
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Nearly Perfect 1977 Pontiac Catalina
“Driven only a few blocks to church on Sundays by a diminutive Grandmother…” Oh wait that’s another story, but this 1977 Pontiac Catalina, offered here on eBay has a Buy-It-Now price that will make you spit out your Shasta,… more»
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Out To Pasture: 1973 Camaro Z28
Though most people always prefer first-generation Camaros, I always preferred second-generation cars, especially the chrome-bumpered ones. This particular car is a Z28, and is a desirable chrome-bumpered model. Find it here on eBay in Shoshone, Idaho, with reserve not… more»
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Topless Buick: 1967 Electra Convertible Survivor
Reader Peter R sent us this for a 1967 Buick Electra convertible, so naturally I took the bait. The first thing I noticed when I opened the ad for this big beautiful Buick was that it is missing a… more»
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Mint Low Mile 1995 F-150… With a Plow?
Mint condition, no rust, and low miles are not usually words that are chosen to describe a plow truck, but in this circumstance they offer a very accurate description! Luckily for this 1995 Ford F-150, offered here on craigslist,… more»
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Solano Black Pearl Halo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
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7-Up Special: 1990 Mustang Convertible
Sometimes things just don’t work out at first, but you can turn lemons into citrus flavored drinks if you try hard. In 1990, Ford worked with the soft drink company that was bottling 7 Up on a promotional deal… more»
