Survivor Cars

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

Decent Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon

The leading edge of the woodgrain on the Vega Estate Wagons has always made me scratch my head. I’m not sure why more thought wasn’t given to how to end that important part of this feature. Maybe there is… more»

No Reserve Well Optioned 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette ticks many of the right boxes for those seeking a project candidate. It recently emerged from long-term storage and is a car that represents a promising restoration project. The first owner equipped it with a… more»

Rust-Free 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Memories, like the something something of your mind… Some of you may remember that I had a similar car, but a year older and dark green. It’s one car that I regret selling, but they are not small, they… more»

26K-Mile Loaded 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

One giveaway to know that this 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has the FE3 suspension package would be the N78 Aluminum Styled Wheels, which were available on the International Series and Cieras with the FE3 package. Another one, of course,… more»

Unmolested Wagon: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII

In 1958 and 1959, American Motors and Studebaker introduced new compact cars that led to a revolution with the Detroit “Big 3” in the 1960s. The new Lark is just what the doctor ordered for struggling Studebaker, but in… more»

Rare Stretched 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo

There’s just something about a long-wheelbase Cadillac that oozes American luxury, and this 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine is no exception. Listed for sale here on eBay with a clean title and just 52,710 miles, this massive cruiser is powered… more»

V12 Power: 1995 Mercedes S600

Just call me “Mr. Big”! Stylish, classy, big, and fast is one way to describe this 1995 Mercedes S600 “Sonderklasse” as it’s known in Germany. This 79 K-mile coupe’s listing is, unfortunately, very light on detail, so we’ll have… more»

Found In The Weeds: 1963 Ford Falcon

Back before vehicles had too much technology, too many screens, and a dangerous amount of distractions, came this 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Sedan. This car is from a simpler time – Cold War and ducking/covering, notwithstanding. This Falcon is… more»

Cheap 4×4: 1988 Jeep Comanche 5-Speed

I’m not sure I’ve seen a Carolina Squat 1988 Jeep Comanche before, but the seller says this one has been lifted 3″ in the front and 2″ in the back. I guess, to each his/her own, but I’d drop… more»

Rust-Free Estate Car: 1984 Maserati Biturbo

We’ve seen several examples of Maserati’s early version of their sleek two-door “exotic” twin-turbo, literally named the Biturbo, and they’re always interesting. It’s probably more interesting to dream about owning one than to actually own one, but that’s often… more»

$41k Invested? 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

One of the easiest traps to fall into when restoring a classic is to overcapitalize on your build. It becomes impossible to recoup those costs, but it can be a bonus for the next owner. Such is the case… more»

1-Of-1 Supercharged Stunner: 2002 Ford Mustang Saleen S281SC

If you’re a dedicated Mustang enthusiast, here’s your chance to add a truly rare thoroughbred to your stable. This 2002 Ford Mustang Saleen S281SC, for sale in Trumbull, Connecticut, is a documented one of one example—Saleen #604—finished in Oxford… more»

Flair Bird Project: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

When the Ford Thunderbirds dropped the 2-seat format, they became known as “Square Birds” (1958-60). That generation was followed by the “Bullet Birds” of 1961-63. The next iteration, including the seller’s 1966 T-Bird, was sometimes dubbed the “Flair Birds”,… more»

1980 Plymouth Arrow Sport 4×4 Pickup 5-Speed

UPDATE – This 1980 Plymouth Arrow 4×4 pickup is listed for sale again, a month after the listing was deleted, and we thought it had been sold. The odd part is that it’s listed at the same exact price,… more»

In A Collection Since New: 1988 Lincoln Town Car

The seller says this 1988 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series has been in a collection its whole life and has only added 37,383 miles to the odometer over the last 37 years. Let’s do the math, wait, you can… more»

72k Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Caliente

Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that it becomes challenging to identify their greatest attribute. That appears true of this 1967 Mercury Caliente. This gem presents superbly, has a V8 under the hood, and has only… more»

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