Survivor Cars

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

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Update: Rust-Free Southwest 1979 Ford Bronco

UPDATE – This “rust-free” 1979 Ford Bronco is for sale again with a lower asking price. It can be found here on eBay in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the seller has lowered the buy-it-now price to $16,500! How much… more»

Sports Appearance Package: 1978 Ford LTD II

The LTD II Sports Appearance Package added the flashy white letter tires and Magnum 500 wheels seen here, along with the special stripe graphics. There was also a Sports Touring Package on the regular LTD II with two-tone paint… more»

Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150

Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»

Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»

Nicest One Left? Two-Owner 1975 Ford Elite

If you were a fashionable person in 1975 and were looking for a personal luxury car, you had a few choices. Most of them had two doors, and a lot of them were loaded up with wide trim, vinyl… more»

Unusual Color: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

It’s big and purple! Well, not really, it’s more of a violet, what Cadillac called code 47 “Wisteria” and this visual feast of a 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible wears it well. Oh for the days of a high-powered, drop-top… more»

Low Mileage Survivor: 1971 Porsche 914 1.7

When we consider a vintage car, sometimes the car speaks, sometimes the car’s history speaks, sometimes it’s both. This beautiful 1971 Porsche 914 1,7 here on craigslist does all the talking. Finished in Willow Green, this meticulously documented, 31,000-mile… more»

9C1 Police Package: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice

I fantasize about driving an ex-law enforcement vehicle, just to shake up the 99.9% of people who are texting while driving, usually clogging the left lane so they don’t have anyone looking at them through the driver’s window. The… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

With the world becoming more hectic, there is no shame in embracing your leisure time at a more subdued pace. There are activities available to suit almost any taste. However, there is none better for a motoring enthusiast than… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible

Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»

Mostly Original Paint: 1965 Porsche 356C

While many vintage European cars are over-restored these days, there’s a strong following (and support for) keeping survivors in untouched condition, especially if they wear original paint. This 1965 Porsche 356 C is a genuine two-owner car that was… more»

Rebuilt 283 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Some classics tick many of the right boxes that draw the attention of potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine 76,000… more»

65k Mile 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4

The new car market is flooded with stunning Pickups, with most accomplished performers offering a veritable truckload of creature comforts. That’s all well and good, but buyers pay a premium for the privilege of owning one and then must… more»

How Cars Used to Be! 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury

For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»

One-Owner! 1970 Plymouth Fury Suburban

It’s amazing to find a car from 20 years ago that’s only had one owner, let alone one that’s 53 years old. That’s reportedly the case with this 1970 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban. With one of the coolest and… more»

Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang

The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»

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