Survivor Cars

Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:

29 Year Owner: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

If there’s one slice of American car history I can get behind, it’s a 4WD coupe that was as capable on pavement as it was off-road. The AMC Eagle SX/4 was an oddball from the start, but that didn’t… more»

$8,900 Bargain? 1948 Kaiser Special

Believe it or not, at least for the late-1940s, Kaiser cars featured a low center of gravity. Today, most of us can’t imagine a car like this as being modern or as having breakthrough features like that, especially given… more»

The Dude: 1981 Ford Durango

Car names sure can be interesting, some seem to fit and some don’t quite seem to fit. When I think of a “Durango”, I think of a rough and tumble truck, made for farm and ranch work, driven by… more»

Daily Driver Friendly: 1987 Buick GNX

It’s not often that you see a desirable car like the Buick Grand National GNX being used as a daily driver. This example up for auction and ending today has over 114,000 miles on the clock but still looks… more»

Dusty Old Coupe: 1939 Chevrolet Master

Dusty and forgotten in a shop, this 1939 Chevrolet Master Coupe is a sleek and beautiful car that was a driver but has been parked for 10 years. With hope of it being revived into a driver once more,… more»

It’s Shiny: 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Post

Here’s a Tri-Five (the automotive holy trinity for many) in great original condition. It hasn’t been licensed since 1992. This Chevy is listed on craigslist in O’Fallon, Missouri for (stupid money, of course) $29,900. It is said to be original and… more»

Deal of the Week? 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Club Coupe

“Runs great” is what the seller says about this equally great looking 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Club Coupe. It’s on Craigslist in Maple Lake, Minnesota with an asking price of $5,300. This has the potential to be a great deal… more»

Next To Last: 1983 Hurst Olds

In 1983 and 1984, Oldsmobile went one last time to the well of rear wheel drive “Hurst” performance cars. This 1983 model looks to have been well taken care of despite covering over 100,000 miles. Thanks to reader Pat… more»

Hope You Like Green: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Hopefully you are a fan of the color green as this Dodge Challenger R/T has plenty of it. It also has some great features such as a pistol grip 4 speed and a 383 Magnum V8. In original and… more»

Cougar Town: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7

This black and white 1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 almost looks like a “black and white”, i.e., a police car. This clean cat is on Craigslist just southeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The seller is asking $4,200.

T for Two: 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T

This T-top terror is a 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T. Well, maybe it’s not a terror with a 318 engine, but it sure looks nice. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $5,500 and is located in Middleborough,… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1941 Hudson Traveler

A sight that is always sad to see is when someone takes a nice looking car and completely takes it apart to restore it without completing the goal. Unfortunately that is the case with this 44,000 mile Hudson. Although… more»

Supreme Survivor: 24k Mile 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass

This Cutlass is a little late for St. Patrick’s Day, but we wanted to feature it anyway. It may not be wearing the best color combo, but this car is in amazing condition! There’s only 24,711 miles showing on the odometer and… more»

140,000 Careful Miles: ’79 Ford Mustang Pace Car

The turbocharged Ford Mustang Pace Car is one of those variants of a long-line of gussied-up muscle cars that always seems to be available, but not readily so. What I mean is you don’t have to look too hard… more»

Publica Pickup: 1971 Toyota 1000 Pickup

Monster truck fans, this one’s for you! This is a 1971 Toyota 1000 Pickup and it’s one rare vehicle, especially being left-hand drive. It also has the fender/wing-mounted mirrors, which is normally a Japanese market thing and I don’t normally see… more»

302 And A Stick: 1978 Ford Mustang II

Over the last few years, the most unloved Mustang has become an unequivocal favorite of mine. Maybe it’s because I like the underdog, or because this Mustang had a reputation for being a decent handling car out of the… more»

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