Survivor Cars

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

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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Classics at the Boatyard: Boat Museum Auction

You might expect an organization with the word “boat” in its name might to be focused on – well, boats. But given boat owners share the same affliction as hobby car owners (they might even be nuttier than us),… more»

24,400 Miles: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia

“Quality is Job 1” had a different meaning in the 1970s and early-80s than it does today. As imported vehicles started finding more homes with US consumers, American car companies like Ford started getting serious again. They had a… more»

East Bound and Down: 1981 Kenworth W-900A

If a riding mower won’t work for your next daily driver, maybe this 1981 Kenworth W-900A will! This is one nice-looking rig, and by rig of course I mean actual rig, like big rig, as in the one Snowman type… more»

Rusty Driver: 1979 International Scout II

This rugged project/driver is a 1979 International Harvester Scout II. It looks pretty good upon first glance but there will be some work to do here, lots of work, structural work on rust issues underneath. The rust that you… more»

Drag Racing Champ: 1932 Ford Coupe

When it comes to motorsports history, the early days of drag racing are perhaps some of the most significant. With little to go on other than sheer ingenuity and rudimentary mechanics, exceedingly simple cars were built to go impressively… more»

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