While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that. If you are looking for a very… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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All Original California B-Body: 1974 Dodge Charger SE
By 1974, the Dodge Charger was evolving into more of a personal luxury car, even more so the following year when it began sharing a similar look to the new Chrysler Cordoba. But buyers got one final chance for… more»
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Original L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’ve always believed that the Chevrolet Corvette came of age with the release of the C2. That isn’t to denigrate the C1, but the company learned much from that series and used that knowledge to produce a genuine high-performance… more»
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46K-Mile 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Coupe
The eighth-generation Olds 88s were almost a foot shorter and 900 pounds lighter than the previous generation cars, but the interior space didn’t seem to suffer, nor did the ride quality. The seller has this 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88… more»
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Owned 25 Years: 1968 Chrysler Newport
Looking partially sunburned but otherwise solid and straight, this 1968 Chrysler Newport appears to be in nice shape. Although as almost always in craigslist ads, the photos are lacking in quantity as we only get five of them. The… more»
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29k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the wake of higher fuel prices in the mid-1970s, car manufacturers began to “right-size” (or downsize) their products. In the case of General Motors, it began with its full-size models in 1977 and the intermediates would follow a… more»
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One Family Owned! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Wide, low, and long are some of the attributes of the second-generation Pontiac Bonneville, which was introduced for the 1959 model year. A few minor changes were made the following year, but you were really quite the stylish driver… more»
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Sunburned Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford’s new “pony car” was just hitting its stride in 1966. More than 600,000 Mustangs were built that year before demand tapered off from 1967-on as competitors entered the marketplace. This 1966 Mustang coupe is being offered by… more»
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Affordable V8 Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet 210 4-Door Sedan
Some enthusiasts will look at a classic car and have clear and unwavering visions of its future. Others will struggle as they ponder whether preservation, restoration or a custom build is the most appropriate path. That is the decision… more»
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Low-Mileage Personal Luxury: 1976 Ford Elite
It hasn’t been that long since American auto manufacturers had personal luxury cars in their lineups, but the thought of them having such an offering today feels rather archaic. If you yearn for those times, this 1976 Ford Elite… more»
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36k Original Miles! 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
With all the resto-mods and non-original Mopars out there these days. it’s refreshing to see one as beautifully preserved as this 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus here on Craigslist that’s so close to survivor status. Sure, it’s not a… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom
We’ve all seen those listings where a seller provides a bare minimum of words describing their vehicle. It leaves potential buyers wanting more and will often cause those people to throw up their hands and consign the classic to… more»
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20 Foot Ferrari: 1987 Pontiac Fiero Mera
From 1980 to 1988, a very popular TV show called Magnum PI depicted a private detective who tooled around Hawaii in a Ferrari 308. In a country already in love with cars of all sorts, Americans fell in love… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1965 Pontiac Le Mans
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need luxury or muscle credentials to make an impact. Often it can be all about the condition and ownership history, which is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Le Mans. It is a two-owner… more»
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Highly Optioned 29k Mile 1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
New car buyers today are probably more demanding than at any time in automotive history. The concept of driving off the lot in a vehicle without power assistance for virtually everything is unthinkable, and yet, that was the norm… more»
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Project Cosmo Rotary: 1976 Mazda RX-5
Most of us know Mazda as a maker of fun-to-drive cars, the zoom-zoom campaign wasn’t just advertising hype. Even their SUVs are tighter and more sporty than most non-premium (i.e., uber-expensive) brands. This 1976 Mazda RX-5 “Cosmo” is posted… more»
