Datsuns from 1980 don’t generally jump out as genuine classics, but vehicles like this 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup break the rules. This fantastic survivor presents superbly and has a genuine 25,236 miles on its odometer. It has never seen… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Rare Factory Racer: 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
In an era of commonplace 460-hp Mustangs, it’s important to remember that, twenty years ago, 385 horsepower was fire-breathing, and this 2000 Mustang Cobra R is a reminder of that fact. The car hasn’t been in cello wrap since… more»
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One Owner IROC: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z has been off the road since 1998, and despite residing in Londonderry, New Hampshire, this is a California survivor that still wears its original California license plates from the 1980s (it’s the same plate… more»
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Low Rider Candidate? 1987 Buick Regal Survivor
The Buick Regal can be many things. If it’s a Grand National, it’s a serious performance car that many of us hope to own someday. If it’s a plain-jane Regal, it could be a few different things: a luxurious… more»
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Daytona Round Two: 1975 Dodge Charger
A 1975 Charger Daytona, really? Yup! Most associate the Daytona name with the slope-nosed, high-tailed NASCAR terror from 1969, a one-and-done model. But unbeknownst to me, the Daytona nameplate resurfaced on the 1975 Charger SE, and for your review,… more»
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Super Project: 1960 Rambler American Super
Made for only three out of the dozen years of Rambler American production, the first-generation cars were unique, to say the least. The unmistakable bathtub body style would go away after 1960. Speaking of 1960, the seller has this… more»
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No Rot Oval Window: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
You can buy a Volkswagen Beetle in pretty much any form you like, but if you want to own a car that will continue to appreciate at a good clip, the earlier models are the way to go. Incredibly,… more»
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Rare Malibu Inline-6! 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
From its introduction in 1964, the Chevelle – and especially the Malibu Sport Coupe – would become one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles. Most of them would be fitted with V8 engines, including performance models like the SS 396 and… more»
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Repaint Or Leave As Is? 1969 Chevrolet C10
This 1969 Chevrolet C10 shortbed pickup is 53 years old now. I can still remember events that happened in 1969, but I wonder if anyone will be looking at a used 2022 pickup on Jetpack Finds in 2075? Will… more»
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78k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
There has long been debate about when The Malaise Era ended. While some believe it dragged into the 1990s, others claim that cars like the 1987 Buick Grand National signaled the beginning of the end of one of the… more»
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No Excuses: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Coupe
Having lost my way in the thicket of “special”, “standard”, and “deluxe” designations on these pages more than once, it’s high time for me to figure this out, and here on eBay is a wonderful route to better understanding:… more»
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Split Window Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are so stunning they knock your sox off, and such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, this gem presents superbly, and the optional V8 under the hood ensures it possesses… more»
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440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
When you look at this 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible, it is hard to believe that a company capable of producing cars of this caliber could find itself on the brink of bankruptcy a decade later. History shows that Lee… more»
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Same Owner 59 Years: 1958 Buick Limited
The Limited Riviera was Buick’s contribution to celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in business. It was a nameplate they hadn’t used since before World War II. It was a luxurious automobile that was more expensive than a Cadillac Series… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir
What more can be said about a 1955 Chevy? I got nothing. They’ve been covered here, there, and everywhere pretty much since the day they first rolled off of the assembly line 68 years ago. So, why another? I’ll… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1970 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
The motto of the Scout movement is “be prepared.” That can apply to many aspects of classic car ownership, but it can also prove relevant when shopping for such a car. Winter is biting deep, and it wouldn’t seem… more»
