If I told you that reader Charles H. had found a factory high-performance edition car with 39,000 original miles in mint condition with connections to Carroll Shelby, you’d be thinking high-dollar classic, wouldn’t you? Let’s see what you think… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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49K Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Cougar
It’s nice when we find what looks like a real survivor rather than a “restoration”, although you can never be sure without a good PPI. This cool black plate Cougar was sent in by frequent finder Charles H, and… more»
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Littlest Squire: 1974 Pinto Wagon
I’m not sure why this Pinto puts such a huge smile on my face, but just looking at it makes me grin from ear to ear! I’ve seen a few Pinto wagons wearing faux wood like this one and… more»
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1967 Mercury Cougar Survivor
This original Cougar might have a few flaws, but what a great looking Mercury! It is listed here on craigslist and is in Sacramento, California. The asking price of $6,500 seems very reasonable, especially considering all the money he has spent… more»
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440 Equipped: 1978 Dodge Warlock
You might need a scorecard to keep track of the various special editions Dodge rolled out with its truck lineup in the 1970s. From the Lil’ Red Express to the Midnight Express to the Warlock, you had your choice… more»
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Preserve Or Hot Rod? 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
For the past few months, I’ve been tossing the idea of building a Model T or A hot rod around in my head. I think it would be an absolute blast, but I can’t ever decide which model I… more»
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Thunderbird: The Name That Stuck
According to The Ford Motor Company there were 5,000 names considered for the new car that would eventually be named “Thunderbird”. Some that didn’t make it were: Hep Car, Beaver, Detroiter, Runabout, Arcturus, Savile, El Tigre and Coronado. This… more»
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A Clean Survivor: 1966 Buick Riviera
It is reported that there were 45,348 Buick Rivieras produced in 1966. This is one of them and is listed here on eBay, sitting on blocks in Lansing, Illinois with a BIN of $49,900. The owner reports that this… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1960 Mercury Monterey
The seller of this immaculate Mercury Monterey claims that it is all original and has only covered 15k miles since new. Supposedly, it was kept in the same Pennsylvania family until just recently and was only used as a… more»
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Period Hot Rod: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
There are certain cars that have always popular with the hot rodding crowd and the Plymouth Coupe was one of them! This rough looking ’36 Plymouth has somehow survived the years without the body being modified, but it didn’t… more»
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King Cobra: 1978 Ford Mustang
I’ve been waiting for one of these to pop up for sale – a 1978 Mustang King Cobra with the 4-speed manual transmission! The seller has it listed here on craigslist and has already dropped the price by $1,500… more»
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Topless Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When we day dream about the various classics would all would love to have, we each have our own mental image of what they would look like. For some, when they dream of ’57 Chevrolets they see a Nomad… more»
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Never Titled: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
The Fox Body Mustangs represent one of the most popular muscle car platforms ever made. The production run was nothing short of generous, which means finding a good candidate for a project car isn’t hard to do. Unlike the Corvette,… more»
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Ready To Play: 1989 Chevrolet Falcon 4×4 Van
This camper van is awesome. Not only does it have a toilet and shower, but it’s four wheel drive so it should be able to go just about anywhere! It appears to be in amazing condition and the seller… more»
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Cheap B? 1980 MGB
I’ve always loved English sports cars and probably have more tolerance for these later MGBs with their ugly rubber bumpers and high ride height. But this MGB listed here on craigslist looks nice in the pictures and is only… more»
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6.6 Liters Of Fun: 1979 Trans AM
We all know V8s were highly strangled by the time this Trans Am was built, but the 6.6 liter V8 that powers this still has to be fun! This one has, according to the seller, been sitting in a barn… more»
