If you take a hard line on your definition of a survivor, you will probably appreciate this 1953 Ford Customline Tudor. The seller claims that it retains its original paint and interior trim. If true, its condition is impressive… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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40k-Mile Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Automobiles falling into the Time Capsule category are fascinating. The curious cat in me wants to know the how and why and the full story. Sure, some survivors are luxury Lincolns or Caddys purchased by a “mature” driver 50-60… more»
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Big Red: 1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1
Touted by some automotive magazines of the era as grandma’s Corvette sedan, or similar descriptions, Buick put a Chevy small-block 350 LT1 in both the sedan and wagon versions of the Roadmaster beginning in 1994. It was a stroke… more»
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Miniature Family Hauler: 1961 Hillman Minx Estate
There must have been a fun camaraderie in driving an imported car in the United States back in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cars such as Volkswagens, Renaults, Hillmans, and English Fords offered a compact, efficient alternative to… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
While it might be true that we can’t have it all, this 1991 Ford Thunderbird offers most of what many people want from an automotive perspective. It combines luxury with affordability and, as the Super Coupe variant, delivers excellent… more»
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Supercar In Miniature: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Some people buy one cool car in life, sell it too soon, and talk about it forever. Such was the case with a friend of mine and his mid-1970s Cosworth Vega, like the one shown here on ebay. If… more»
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383 Stroker Power: This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
When Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle for the 1964 model year, few could have predicted just how beloved the nameplate would become. By 1969, the Chevelle had grown into one of the most desirable muscle cars on the road, and… more»
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Enthusiast Owned: 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label
The reality is there are numerous cars and trucks of questionable value because they are so costly to maintain. And, if you combine this trait with the fact that many high-end vehicles are not looked after as carefully when… more»
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10k Miles: 1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Trans Am
Anyone who watched the 2026 running of the Indianapolis 500 was treated to a barnburner, with some last lap heroics vaulting Felix Rosenquist to the win by the closest margin in race history, just .0233 seconds over David Malukas…. more»
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Swiss Army Knife: 1971 Honda CL-175 Scrambler
Described by some as the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles, at least in the early 1970s, Honda’s CL-175 Scrambler was pretty close to being a motorcycle that could almost do it all. This 1971 Honda CL-175 Scrambler can be… more»
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Show Winner: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Restored classics with a successful show history often cost more than many mere mortals can afford. However, if you are willing to settle on a more humble set of wheels, there are excellent choices available. Such is the case… more»
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Low-Mile 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Recently retired emergency service and law enforcement vehicles can represent an excellent prospect for those seeking a classic to park in their garage. They are typically maintained to an extremely high standard because reliability is essential when the chips… more»
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1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
This isn’t your father’s Oldsmobile. Or Dodge. SUVs are more than all the rage now; they’re the quintessential commuter vehicle, and this one is meant for folks who are a bit on the rugged side. This 1964 Dodge D100… more»
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Amazing Inside & Out: 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The seller uses the words “amazing inside and out” to describe this 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible. Scrutinizing their photos seems to support the statement, because the car’s presentation is first-rate. It has avoided the aftermarket additions that seem to… more»
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Very Nice 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8 Convertible
This one is total déjà vu for me, since I owned a (darker) blue 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, just like this V8-powered example on Craigslist in Seattle. The difference is that mine wasn’t pristine and had six-cylinder power. Thanks… more»
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Highly-Original Survivor: 1973 Toyota Corona Mk II Wagon
Before there was the Camry, the best-selling passenger car in America since 2002, there was the Corona, the car that put Toyota on the map here in the States in the 1970’s. When the Oil Embargo hit in 1973… more»
