Survivor Cars

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

Nicest One Left? 1972 Plymouth Duster

Looking almost like it just rolled out of the factory, this 1972 Plymouth Duster looks outstanding in the four photos that the seller has provided. Maybe they would send more photos to a serious buyer, one with $20,000 to… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion

The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»

Italian Harley: 1968 Harley-Davidson M-65 Sport

Fall is the time when a lot of us start thinking about a winter restoration project. Since I know that I’ll never restore a car or truck again, I always think of old motorcycles. The smaller the better for… more»

One-Family Owned: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

Even though Cadillac offered buyers a choice of 15 tasteful paint color options in 1951 – from Chester Green to Bolero Maroon – to me, a solid black early 50’s Cadillac will always be the classic color choice. Seventy-one… more»

Well-Documented: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Woody Wagon

The 1950 Ford Custom series included sedans, coupes, and station wagons, even a convertible, most offered with either Ford’s in-line six-cylinder or its V8. These were hearty sellers as a group, with over 800,000 versions finding new owners. The… more»

Two-Owner Aero Coupe: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe is a 1980s classic, taking one of the more iconic muscle cars of the day and making it even more sought after owing to a glass hatch enclosure. Of course, we know the… more»

Sport Sedan V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the arrival of the Tri-Five Chevies, a new body style was offered by the car maker, a 4-door hardtop called the Sport Sedan. It debuted in 1956 (not 1955) and was available in both 210 and Bel Air… more»

The First SUV? 1956 International Travelall

There’s a lot of speculation and discussion as to what the first SUV was, at least in the United States. Considered by many as the first “SUV”, this 1956 International Travelall is posted here on craigslist in Sierra Vista,… more»

Original Paint 4×4: 1986 Dodge W250

This 1986 Dodge W250 “Power Ram” is an original paint survivor with under 60,000 original miles. It sports the preferred combo of four-wheel-drive and a 5.2L V8. It’s always amazing to find workhorses like these in survivor-grade condition because… more»

24k Mile One Owner Survivor! 1975 Buick Regal

Shiny original paint and trim combine with crisp whitewalls, appropriate visual fanfare for this 1975 Buick Regal in Chicago, Illinois. The one-owner classic shows only 24,156 miles on the odometer, a number seemingly supported by the well-kept interior and… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Although most classic car enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, pony cars, or legendary vehicles from the 1950s, a growing number crave a clean and tidy survivor offering a relaxed and enjoyable driving experience. Those people may find themselves irresistibly… more»

Parked Five Years: 1967 Jeep M726 4×4

Commonly known as a Five-Quarter, given that the payload of these big Jeeps is 1-1/4 tons, they are rugged machines and they played a big part in the Vietnam War. They came after Dodge’s M37 trucks, which ended up… more»

46k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

  During its last few years of production, Chevrolet made evolutionary changes to the Second Generation Camaro. One of the biggest occurred in 1979 when it introduced a luxury-inspired Berlinetta to the range. Our feature car is one of… more»

Only 14K Miles! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Last week when I wrote this ’84 Cadillac Eldorado post it may have seemed evident that I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the turn of events in Cadillac’s downsizing exercise. To me, a Cadillac was always a big whammer-jammer like… more»

Getting Away From It All: 1968 Kaiser M725 Ambulance

With everything that is going on in today’s crazy world, the urge to get away from it all is rising in every one of us.  There is nothing more soul cleansing than camping far away from everyone else right… more»

Old School Panel Truck: 1959 International Harvester A120

In the panoply of International Harvester offerings, one of the rarest is the panel truck. Here on eBay is a second-generation 1959 International Harvester panel truck for sale, with an initial bid wanted of $8,000. No one has bid… more»

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