Cars that have been well-preserved and are in good, unrestored condition are a neat thing all of their own. That being said, preserved work vehicles are something else. Most work trucks and vans saw abuse on a regular basis,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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America’s Outback: 1984 AMC Eagle
Recently, I read an article from Road and Track about how much people love the 1994-2003 Subaru Outback as an every-day all-season car. In the article, the author talks to a multi-millionaire whose daily driver was a rusty Outback…. more»
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Plain Pony: Low-Optioned 1970 Mustang
Most Mustangs have been done up with a nice, powerful V8 engine, aftermarket wheels, and a flashy paint job. We all know the drill. For many younger enthusiasts, and perhaps older enthusiasts as well, it can be hard to… more»
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Black Car Bargain: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
In case you’ve been looking for your entrée into the so-called “gig economy,” I am pleased to bring to your attention the ultimate “black car”: this 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine! Offered on craigslist in San Francisco for a… more»
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Clean Third Gen Coupe: 1983 Mazda 626
The early Mazda 626 is largely obsolete, with any remaining examples of the company’s long-time nameplate comprised of last-generation sedans. The 626 took on multiple identities throughout the global markets in which it was sold, with survivor-grade coupes like… more»
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Doesn’t Have To Be An SS: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
It’s an old but trenchant joke that there are more ’57 Chevys now than there were in 1957, and the same could probably be said of most popular muscle cars. The one that bugs me the most might be… more»
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One Owner! 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Feel like a road trip? You’ll have to visit British Columbia to buy this 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car listed here on craigslist in Vancouver, British Columbia. Upon arrival in the City of Glass, you’ll shake hands with the original… more»
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Four Door Survivor: 1973 Ford LTD
Every type of car has its niche, and enormous ’70s American sedans are no exception. Big, squishy American luxury sedans make for some of the best cruising vehicles if you’re looking to go out with a group of your… more»
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Lean and Clean: 1979 Mazda RX-7
Most people know that Mazda didn’t invent the rotary engine, and most people know that they weren’t the first company to put them in a production vehicle. But, most of us automatically connect those two dots whenever anyone says… more»
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Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
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Seventy Seven And Original: 1940 Chrysler Royal 4 Door
Cars were evolving rapidly as improvements were invented and developed. Often, cars were not only restyled every year or two, they were often completely redesigned. Although the Royal was Chrysler’s entry level car, it was completely redesigned about every 2 years…. more»
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Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
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Making the Cut: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Here’s a 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix J that’s being advertised as half off. It looks pretty intact to me, so maybe which half is up to the buyer. I’ll be here all week! All jokes aside, this personal luxury… more»
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One Owner: 1975 Jeep Cherokee Sport
This unrestored and largely original 1975 Jeep Cherokee Sport (with its distinctive “Indian Blanket” striping) can be yours if you are the high bidder here on eBay. Not only that, but the auction is with no reserve, but with a… more»
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Daily Driver: 1968 Dart GTS in Manhattan
There’s just something about old Chrysler products that gets me, and I don’t know what it is. As a lifelong Mopar guy, there has always been something that drew me to them specifically. Maybe it is because all of… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Convertible
About ten years ago, my dad was driving around in Perkasie, PA, when he spotted a 1960s convertible for sale. When he stopped to look at the car, he discovered it was a 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 convertible for… more»
