“Trust the SM. You’d be surprised what a machine can do when it knows you believe in it. Easy on the steering wheel. Handle it gently. Don’t overwhelm the SM. It will do what you want it to. The… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• For Sale • 15 Comments
42k Mile 1994 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4
I wouldn’t describe this 1994 Ford F-250 XLT as a trailer queen, but it is one of the tidiest survivors I’ve seen. It recently emerged from an estate sale and has a documented 42,000 miles on its odometer. It… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1969 Buick GS 350
Finding a running and driving classic with flaws the new owner can address at their leisure is almost irresistible. Such cars allow buyers to immediately enjoy the ownership experience while leaving the required tasks as a satisfying project to… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
1-of-275: 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350
While the Australian and American muscle car scenes of the 1960s and early 1970s shared many characteristics, the cars produced Down Under were generally motivated by a different need. Companies like Holden, Ford, and Chrysler (Valiant) sought a double-edged… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Seamist Green Time Machine: 1972 Buick Electra 225
If you (and 10 of your closest friends) would like to float down the road in a plush, quiet, well-appointed Green Time Machine (that happens to be 227.9″ long), this remarkable survivor, a 1972 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop,… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
VW Rival: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sedan
Auto Union was formed in the 1930s from the combination of four companies – Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer. After WWII, only the DKW nameplate survived; the other brands were shelved until better times arrived. The company competed with… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Patina Lovers! 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup
Deciding which path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially for a candidate like this 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup. It wears a consistent coat of surface corrosion, but its solid nature makes it a prime candidate… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Clean and Garage-Kept: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4
2001 was the end of the road for the legendary Jeep Cherokee XJ. After 18 model years and nearly 3 million built, this iconic and popular SUV (which was introduced in 1984 before people started using the term “SUV”)… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Dual Horns! 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The horns attached to the front of this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible make a bold statement. They won’t appeal to everyone but would undoubtedly start conversations wherever this classic goes. Looking beyond the horns reveals a solid survivor in… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
1969 Shasta 17-Foot Starflyte Trailer
A 17-foot trailer with a bathroom (toilet and shower) is all most of us need for a good road trip. This 1969 Shasta Starflyte is light enough that most small pickups or SUVs could easily pull it. The seller… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Really Red: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One comment on my recent write-up of a 1976 Ford Elite stood out to me — “If the law of percentages was driving the number of low-mileage Elites out there, we’d be seeing more than twice as many low-mileage… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicest Professor’s Car Left? 1986 Saab 900S
They (whoever they is) always say to buy the nicest vehicle you can find, it’s much cheaper than restoring a clunker with an inexpensive asking price. This 1986 Saab 900S may be the nicest one left, and the seller… more»
• For Sale • 37 Comments
Rare 1976 Jaguar XJC Coupe With V8 Power!
This is a very attractive offering here on eBay in Daytona Beach, Florida, a nicely restored and rare 1976 Jaguar XJC that started life with the trouble-prone 12-cylinder engine but now has more reliable Chevrolet V8 power. The car… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Get Away From It All: 1962 Shasta Compact Trailer
In 1941, just before America got involved in WWII, Shasta started making camping trailers and they’re still going strong today. With remote working a reality today, get away from it all in this 1962 Shasta Compact trailer! It’s listed… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
1,313 Miles? 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado is from an interesting era, but I guess every era is interesting in one way or another. GM downsized the fourth-generation (1986-1992) Toronado just as gas prices dropped below $1.00 a gallon. The seller has… more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Lightly Restored Driver: 1990 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a mildly restored example that hails from California and sports beautiful rust-free sheetmetal. The seller has made some major improvements inside and out and is only being offered for sale due to the… more»
