Here’s another 1955 Chevrolet 4-door like the one we featured the other day, but this time it’s a Bel Air. Thanks to reader Duck Flower for sending this one in! It appears to be a true survivor car with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sunroof Prototype: 1983 Volvo 242
What does it take to make a car rare? Is it simply limited production, or must there also be some feature or option that sets it apart from the masses? This 1983 Volvo 242 DL coupe falls into the… more»
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5-Speed Wagon: 1985 Audi 5000 S
This seemed like such an exotic car to me in the early and mid-1980s. An Audi, in general, was so different than anything that I had ever owned, and in my hometown there weren’t many of them at all. I… more»
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No Reserve Original Owner: 1978 Datsun 280Z
From the old-school California blue plates to the detrius of life piled around it, this garage-find photo of a one-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z offers hope there are still classics waiting to be discovered. This example is said to be… more»
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One of 50: 1986 Corvette Malcolm Konner Edition
Among limited production Corvettes, 50 is a fairly respectable number given the legions of special editions that have rolled off the assembly line. This 1986 Corvette Malcolm Konner edition was created in commemoration of one of the country’s largest… more»
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Fancy Jeep: 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
If you were a yuppie in the 1980s you probably either had a BMW, which you incorrectly called a Beamer instead of a Bimmer, or a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Or, both. This 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is on Craigslist… more»
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One Year Only Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop
The fourth generation Thunderbird was another great addition to the Thunderbird lineage, but 1966 brought about a one year only option that is subtle, but certainly unique. This 1966 is a “Town Hardtop” model where it has smaller door… more»
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Showroom Fresh: 2,000 Mile Dodge Daytona
Although its sharp exterior and famous namesake may have prompted collectors to think the Dodge Daytona of the late 80s was destined to be a collectible, reality and pricing guides say otherwise. This didn’t stop one collector from keeping… more»
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8,900 Mile Brush Buster: 1978 Chevy C/K
Despite the palm trees in the background, this neon yellow 1978 Chevrolet C/K 2500 hasn’t resided in Florida all of its life. But regardless of its origins, with just 8,900 original miles on the clock, its life has been… more»
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Wooden Sports Car Survivor: 1963 Morgan Plus Four
Morgans are such interesting vehicles being primarily constructed with wood, and finding an original condition car that is solid is truly a rarity. Originally sold in Holland in 1963, this Morgan made it to New York state where it… more»
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Bella Brava! 1980 Fiat Brava
As much as I love me some curvy cars, there’s just something about 1970s and 1980s boxy designs that gets to me. This one is a classic three-box design if there ever was one. It’s a 1980 fiat Brava,… more»
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Last of the Giants: 1992 Airstream 350LE
A design as familiar as an Airstream motor home can leave you convinced every model you see is a vintage example, with its origins traced back to the late 70s to mid-80s. Consider us surprised to learn that this… more»
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Virgin GT-S: 1990 Toyota Corolla
Japanese classics built for enthusiastic driving are some of the harder cars to find as worthwhile projects. That’s why we did a double-take when scoping out this 1990 Toyota Corolla GT-S here on craigslist, a car that is commonly abused… more»
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1991 Ford F-250 With 22k Original Miles!
There is something strangely appealing with a truck like this Ford F-250. Ford didn’t change much to the basic design of their mid-sized truck line, they simply improved the mechanical systems and updated the interiors. This 1991 looks much… more»
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High Country Special: 1968 Ford Mustang
If you thought special editions and dealer dress-up was something new, you’d be mistaken. When Ford was rolling out the California Special Mustangs, complete with Shelby-look bodywork and other trim enhancements, it took the same recipe and called it… more»
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25K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevy C/K Scottsdale
The Scottsdale line of Chevy pickups is instantly recognizable as being one of the most popular and long-serving trucks on the roads. Handsome, if not slightly conservative, the design still looks good today. Unfortunately, finding one that hasn’t been… more»
