This clean Fairlane survivor is listed here on craigslist in Auburn, California for $8,495. It’s complete and original throughout. You might say it’s Minty Fresh!
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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1981 Toyota Hilux Diesel: 40 MPGs
We recently featured a version of the classic Hilux pickup, albeit in more impressive 4×4 configuration. This little 4×2 Hilux though, found here on eBay, has a factory diesel engine – a rarity these days and a reminder that… more»
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The Cleanest Old Bird: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
This “T-Bird” has spend the last 34 years in the garage. Listed here on craigslist Carbondale, Illinois is this “like new” 1967 Thunderbird Landau with a negotiable price of $14,900. This is one of the 37,422 which listed for… more»
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1979 Dodge Power Wagon: As New
There are vehicles that just seem destined to be used hard from the day they roll off the lot, with little thought given to preserving it for future generations. The Power Wagon from Dodge has always been such a… more»
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Rustomod: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
It’s going to need an extensive amount of work, but this Plymouth Coupe could turn out amazing! Whether you decide to restore it, leave it looking rough or turn it into a custom rod it will look fantastic! It… more»
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1983 Toyota Hilux SR5: Southern Survivor
Isn’t it amazing to think that former workhorses can become collector’s items? Old Toyota trucks have broken the mold when it comes to their value increasing in such a short window of time. Trucks like this 1983 Toyota Hilux… more»
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A Tale Of Two Lotus Esprits: 1977 & 1985
The Lotus Esprit had an incredibly long life for a supercar, from it’s first prototype showing in 1972 to production ending in 2004 after over 10,000 were built. Charles H. sent us the beautifully preserved blue 1985 survivor car… more»
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1947 Alvis TA-14 Drophead: Worth Restoring?
Reader M George spotted this rare car, an Alvis. The model TA 14s were produced after the war, from 1946 until 1950. The convertibles were built on a modified pre-war Alvis 12/70 with either Carbodies or Tikford bodies. This one is… more»
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Porsche Possibilities: Pay More Now or Later?
There’s a common conundrum among those of us who like to own project cars: should I buy a cheap project and gradually fix it up, or save all my pennies (this never works) and buy the best example I… more»
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Copart Finds: Classics On The Cheap?
Cruising through the Copart site can make you cringe and cry, wondering why what appear to be great cars end up in a glorified salvage yard. In this latest roundup, I chose to lead with a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD… more»
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73 Mile 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible!
73 miles! The seller tells us this example of the last big Pontiac convertible has been driven only 73 miles from new and is in like new condition. The large boat of a car is appropriately located in Marine City,… more»
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1984 Dodge Ram Van: Comfort Suite
We often see these custom conversion vans in deplorable condition, bearing the scars of a vehicle you can live in or use for contractor jobs, and in some cases, both. Either way, the result is a vehicle with a… more»
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1990 Corvette ZR-1: King of the Hill
A few days ago, we featured a very similar (right down the color combination) low-mileage Corvette. As many of you pointed out, there were some key shortcomings: the lack of the manual transmission and being a standard issue LT1,… more»
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Probably The Best There Is: 1978 Buick Skyhawk
As I look at cars for sale, every once in a while I run across what is probably the absolute best example of a particular type of car that still exists. Sometimes it’s a super-desirable car as well. Nothing against… more»
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First With Fins: 1949 Cadillac Series 61
The 1949 Cadillac was the first all-new postwar body and the first appearance of tail fins. These were said to be inspired by the P-38 fighter. This grand old Caddy is in Bakersfield and listed here on craigslist for $12,000. That is about the… more»
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1978 El Camino SS: Party In The Back
We haven’t featured an El Camino in a while, and this 1978 SS with a factory manual transmission looked like a good candidate. It’s available here on craigslist in Washington state for $6,850 and is up for grabs due to… more»
