Survivor Cars

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

Off-Road Antics: 1981 Argo 8

The Argo 8 is an ATV – All Terrain Vehicle. It was built for commercial/industrial applications but could be a lot of fun for personal use as well. The Canadian company that builds them has been around for 60… more»

Special Production: 1990 Ferrari Testarossa Pininfarina Spider

I recently started following an Instagram account that focuses entirely on the car collection belonging to the Sultan of Brunei. It’s an amazing page, not only documenting the insane cars stored in numerous underground garages but also the movements… more»

17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

You have to love a car that is so rarely presented well showing up with an excellent overview of its history and options. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has just 17,498 original miles, but there’s more than just the low… more»

12k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

There was a period during the 1970s when it appeared that time was running out for the convertible. Insurance companies were twitching at the prospect of accident claims involving roll-overs while legislators questioned their safety. Many manufacturers believed it… more»

30 Years Owned: 1988 BMW M5

The BMW E28 M5 is one of those collector cars that has no doubt gotten more expensive to buy, but it’s still relatively in reach if you’ve got the means to devote $40,000 – $50,000 to a hobby car…. more»

7,875 Original Miles! 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»

1-of-1: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am

Stating that any classic car is unique can be risky, but that is what the seller claims about this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am. However, it isn’t an idle claim because they hold verifying documentation. It presents beautifully, although the… more»

Delray Club Coupe: 1955 Chevrolet 210

When Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955, three series would emerge, the 150, 210, and Bel Air. This was from low to high in terms of the level of trim provided. Oddly, in the mid-level 210 series, a Club… more»

Pristine Pickup: 1981 GMC Caballero Amarillo

By this point, we’re used to the fact that among GMC products, there’s a fair amount of a badge-engineering that goes on. This means the same model is reborn across a few different platforms with some subtle cosmetic tweaks… more»

Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»

Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»

Big Block Wagon: 1962 Chrysler Newport

Chrysler anointed the Newport as a separate model in 1960, after using the name since the 1940s in one way, shape, or form. The full-sized Newport was offered as a replacement for DeSoto and aimed at the economy-minded buyer…. more»

Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck

About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10

Two things I love: the early production Dodge Viper RT/10, and the Viper RT/10 in any color other than red over gray. So, needless to say, I like this 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 quite a bit. It’s a low-mileage… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7

While the original Mercury Cougar shared its underpinnings with Ford’s Mustang, the two companies pursued different paths through the 1970s. While it seemed incomprehensible, Mercury hit the sweet spot in 1978, with the Cougar easily outselling the Mustang. Such… more»

Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars

Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»

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