Survivor Cars

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

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MPG Champ: 1988 Honda CRX HF

This is a 1988 Honda CRX HF in Superior Blue Metallic. This blue shoe is found in “Gold Country”, California here on craigslist with an asking price of $2,950. You could run 1,373 gallons of gas through this car… more»

Join The Rotary Club: 1971 Mazda RX-2

Are you ready to join the Rotary Club? No, not that one, the Mazda Rotary Club. This 1971 Mazda RX-2 found here on eBay is a California survivor and it’s ready and waiting for you to finish it up and take… more»

Mini 2000GT: 1968 Toyota Sports 800

The 1968 Toyota Sports 800 found here on Hemmings is a rare one. There were only about 300 of these made in left-hand-drive and this is one of them. The seller is asking, are you ready?, $59,500, so I’m guessing that… more»

RWD H-Body: 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire GT

Do you think in 25 years we’ll be posting about a clean Cavalier Z24? Or how about a turbocharged Chevy Spark? These questions bubble up to the surface when I consider how excited I was after spotting this super clean… more»

X Games: 1980 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham

Talk about a car you never see anymore, let alone one in this fine condition. This original 1980 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham coupe is found on Hemmings with an asking price of $4,450 and I think that it’s worth every penny… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint

I know that these types of cars aren’t for everyone, but this genre is on the rise and this is a nice example. This 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint is found on craigslist in Kingman, Arizona and it’s a little pocket rocket. Well, more… more»

Top Down Stylin: 1963 Chrysler 300 Pacesetter

Many of us have grand memories of big old convertibles and this one certainly brings them back. With a 413 HO wedge providing the grunt, it recalls visions of smoking tires, rear hung way out in sliding turns and ah,… more»

Green And Lean: 1968 Ford Cortina Deluxe Wagon

When I lived in the UK growing up, these Cortina Estates were a common site on British roads, along with Triumph 2000/2500 ones and various BMC products. Over on this side of the pond, they were brought over to… more»

Small Wonder: 1969 Yamaha YG5 Trailmaster 80

The seller says that this is a “survivor”, although it does look like some of the pieces have been repainted. This is a 1969 Yamaha YG5-T Trailmaster 80 and it’s found on Hemmings with an asking price of $2,995.

Graphics Intact: 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber

While never as muscular as its exterior graphics might suggest, the Ford Maverick Grabber was at least an attractive dress-up kit of an otherwise ordinary car. This 1971 model here on eBay has remained with one owner for much… more»

Detroit’s Secret Collection Of Rare American Classics

There have been many stories and rumors about a massive collection of priceless classic cars hiding in the heart of Motown. Well our buddies over at BoldRide just uncovered the truth about this hoard of classics and it is… more»

Full-Size Fancy Ford: 1977 Ford LTD

I used to call these LTDs fancy Fords. They seemed nice enough to me to be a Mercury and sometimes, yes, even a Lincoln. This 1977 Ford LTD is on craigslist in Cedar Rapids, IA with an asking price… more»

Pleasant Original: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Good grief, what a great car! This original 1967 Ford Galaxie, on craigslist, lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Even the name of the town is pleasant. The owner is asking $8,500 firm and the pleasantries end with tire-kickers; they are not welcome.

20 Years In A Garage: 1955 Packard 400 Survivor

As I’ve mentioned before, I love 1955-1956 Packards. This 400 really looks classy to me, and it’s nicely aged after spending 20 years in a garage! It’s now in Port Jefferson Station, New York, and is being sold here on… more»

Only Original Once: 1948 Plymouth Special DeLuxe

This original 1948 Plymouth found here on craigslist in Reno has supposedly never been restored and it looks like all it would need is a going-over with some rubbing compound and a coat of wax to get the body in… more»

Doctor T: 1927 Ford Model T Doctor’s Coupe

The Model T is towards the very top of my master wish-list. This 1927 Ford Model T Doctor’s Coupe, found in Santa Ynez, California here on Craigslist, is all original according to the seller. The asking price is $10,000,… more»

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