Survivor Cars

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

1953 Chrysler De Soto Survivor

Here’s a nice old DeSoto that’s listed on craigslist in El Paso, Texas for a seemingly reasonable $5,800. It’s been in storage since 1974 and appears to be original and is also reported to be rust-free. The underside does… more»

Does This Windsor Push Your Buttons?

The owner of this 1962 Chrysler Windsor does not wish to sell, but financial conditions and the loss of a garage appear to be forcing this sale.  It’s claimed to be a barn find which had been off the… more»

1967 Camaro RS Barn Find

Even if you aren’t a Camaro fan, this is the kind of find we all dream of making. An early example of an iconic classic tucked away in a barn, safely hidden from the worst of the elements and… more»

1957 Chevrolet Wagon: Beauty Or Beast?

Four door classics seem like a great way to get into classic car ownership that doesn’t involve breaking the bank. This wagon listed here on craigslist in Cookson, Oklahoma looks great in these pictures. From this distance it looks like it… more»

Time Capsule: 1987 Porsche 911 Targa

Just once I wish I’d get a phone call that starts with, “I have a car you might be interested in.” Who knows what it might be, but at the very least I’d likely be getting first dibs on… more»

Base Model Nova: 1962 Chevy II

It’s no wonder the Nova didn’t do so well in the Spanish speaking world, especially when you consider that “no va” means “no go” in Spanish. The Nova was the top model of the Chevy II, so this base model… more»

Gentleman Jim! 1975 GMC Sierra Pickup

This is a special edition 1975 GMC truck that I had never heard of before doing some research. The Gentleman Jim GMC truck option package (there was a similar one for Chevrolets called the “Beau James”) was an early… more»

1978 Plymouth Volare: Petty Special

As we’ve documented on these pages before, Chrysler Corp. pulled out all the stops to make the Volare and Aspen twins more appealing through a variety of limited production packages. Well, featured here is one that must be damn… more»

6K Mile 1971 Nova Revisited

We featured this Nova the other day, but the seller expressed some frustration about the way we presented the car. They felt that we stirred up some undue doubts. So, we agreed to run the story again if they… more»

1985 Chevrolet S-10: Fact or Fiction?

This is one of those listings where I hope I don’t feel like a sucker for posting it. Here goes: this is a 1985 Chevy S-10 pickup here on eBay, said to have only 69 original miles after being… more»

1944 Dodge WFA-31: War Production

In addition to my love affair with ex-municipal vehicles, I also dig trucks that bear some connection to war efforts or other government programs. It seems that despite all of the waste generated by excess spending, I can rationalize… more»

1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter: All Factory

Vintage Japanese cars always make me chuckle, due largely to the fact that these cars were little different from their ancestors: cheap, fuel-efficient transportation that had a knack for reliability. But given their age and rarity today, classic Toytoas like… more»

Hold The Phone! 1974 AMC Gremlin

This remarkably original 1974 AMC Gremlin started it’s life as an official car for Bell of Pennsylvania. You can still see what’s left of the original signage on the door, indicating that this may be the original paint as well…. more»

Up And Coming: 1985 Pontiac Trans AM

There are a few ’80s cars I’ve keenly been watching over the past couple years, as they have always interested me and I see them going up in value. While I’ve never really liked the looks of the ’80s… more»

1940 Cadillac Series 60 Survivor

This grand old Cadillac that Steve J found here on craigslist looks really original, even down to the paint on the engine. It was last registered in 1972. The engine turns, but hasn’t been started yet. $13,500 might seem overpriced to… more»

1984 VW GTI: MK1 Survivor

This is one of those cars I’m going to kick myself later for not buying when they were cheap. Thankfully, they made a lot them so you can always find a project-grade example, but for low-mileage survivors like this… more»

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