Survivor Cars

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

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BF Auction: 1988 Ford Ranger XLT

If you’ve been dreaming of a sleeper pickup that blends classic good looks with heart-pounding performance, this 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Long Bed might be your ticket to pure driving bliss. Located in Columbus, Ohio, and showing just 99,484… more»

32k-Mile Minivan: 1994 Plymouth Voyager

By the end of the 1970s, Chrysler Corp. needed more than a government bailout to keep them afloat. They needed products that the public would buy. First came the K-Car, Chrysler’s first go at FWD economy automobiles. Then the… more»

Lifted & Ready: 1969 Chevy K10 4×4

If you’re looking for a vintage pickup that’s already been sorted for both on- and off-road use, this 1969 Chevrolet K10 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, could be the one. Powered by a Goodwrench 350 V8 with Vortec heads, a… more»

5-Speed Swapped 1985 Volvo 245 Wagon

This 1985 Volvo 245 DL wagon, for sale on Craigslist in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is listed at $17,500, which is a bit of a shocker when other bread-and-butter DLs can be had for $2,000 or less. Ah, but this is… more»

Feathered 4×4: 1976 International Scout II 345 V8

Made for only two decades, the International Scout has more than withstood the test of time and has hung on as a tried and true SUV. In fact, been rediscovered by a whole new generation of vintage truck fans,… more»

Can You Weld? 1982 Ford Bronco 4×4 351 4-Speed

Looking straight but with some rust to deal with, this base model 1982 Ford Bronco 4×4 has a 351 V8 and a 4-speed manual to entice you to finish the restoration that has already been started. The seller has… more»

Much Recent Work: 1958 Ford Thunderbird

One of the greatest concerns when purchasing a classic is whether its sparkling exterior might hide a long list of mechanical woes that would cost a small fortune to address. However, that isn’t the case with this 1958 Ford… more»

Rebuilt 350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller states that this 1971 Corvette Convertible is a driver, not a garage queen. That seems to be a fair assessment, as while it has a few flaws, it is a tidy, turnkey vehicle that the new owner… more»

56K Miles: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible

The price goes up when the top goes down, is usually the mantra for folks selling convertibles. That isn’t the case with this 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible, which is priced at just $2,500. You can hardly get a… more»

Short Bed 5-Speed Survivor: 1990 Isuzu Pickup

Looking like a great little truck that just didn’t work out for the seller’s son, who wasn’t comfortable parking it without power steering, this 1990 Isuzu Pickup is a short bed model with a 5-speed manual transmission and is… more»

Mini Midnight Special: 1983 Yamaha RX50 Cruiser

When a 1200-cc Yamaha is just too much, or a 920, 900, 750, 650, 500, 400, 250, 125, or even an 80-cc bike won’t do, we offer you this mini Midnight Special-like 1983 Yamaha RX50! This incredible and incredibly… more»

1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside 302 V8

What’s the first thing that catches your eye in this opening photo? The stunning condition of this beautiful blue 1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside? That it’s a short bed, giving it a super cool look? Or, something else, maybe… more»

48K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The Cimarron was a few years away by the time America’s Bicentennial rolled around, and this 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a whopping 4.5 feet longer than the Chevy Cavalier-based Cimarron! Four and a half feet! That’s like half… more»

Highly Documented: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Some classics tick more boxes than others for enthusiasts, and this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is probably up there with the best of them. It isn’t simply because it presents beautifully and is a genuine survivor. It is… more»

Denim Inequity: 1978 AMC Gremlin X Levi’s

I’ve always wondered what it would have been like if AMC offered a Dockers Edition Gremlin, with khaki fabric seats? “Hey, Biff, this is a nice car!” “Thanks, Tad, I really like that the seat fabric matched my khaki… more»

A Joy to Drive: 1954 Ford Customline

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true, then the first photo of this 1954 Ford Customline tells us much. The selection of show silverware leaning against the front bumper attests… more»

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