Yes, it has four doors but this is a classic beauty. We appreciate Ikey Heyman for sending us this listing of a 1965 Chevrolet Impala survivor. The current seller recently acquired this Impala from the second long term owner… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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No Reserve 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are many recipes for generating high interest in an eBay listing. This 1964 Corvette Convertible has managed to do this better than most. Not only is it a tidy and clean survivor, but it is being offered for… more»
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A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Mustang has been in the same family since new, but it has been sitting for a while. The time has come for the vehicle to move on to a new owner, and the seller seems motivated. Not… more»
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24k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
UPDATE 5/13/21: The car apparently didn’t sell after we covered it in October 2020, so the seller has relisted it for $1,500 less. The asking price is now $16,000. It’s available here on craigslist for $16,000. Still a sharp… more»
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Time Capsule: 1977 Ford F-350 Country Camper
It’s rare to find vintage motorhomes in survivor-grade condition. While it’s been well-documented that they have a high tendency to become water-logged beaters after years as someone’s mobile castle, even examples that are loved by long-term owners are used… more»
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Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet
Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»
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12k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series
If you wanted your Lincoln Continental “fully-loaded” in 1979, it was hard to go past the Collector’s Series. These came with every conceivable option and treated their owners like royalty. This particular car not only comes with all of… more»
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427 V8/4-speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
There is nothing wrong with buying a classic car that needs, well, nothing. This is especially true when it is one like this 1970 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that not only presents beautifully, but the engine bay… more»
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1-of-7: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours 4-Speed
The Concours was the luxury version of the fourth generation Chevy Nova. Four-door sedans were a pretty common sight on the roadways. What wasn’t a common sight was to look inside an ordinary family sedan and see a 4-speed… more»
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29k Mile Survivor: 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
When Chrysler rolled out their “Forward Look” models for 1957, the sales slogan was “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” Then 1960 came along and what were they to do for an encore? Compared to their then-recent predecessors, the 1960 full-size Plymouths… more»
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Rare Jim Clark Edition: 1991 Lotus Esprit
Being one of 20 certainly places a car in rare company, and this Jim Clark Edition Lotus Esprit is certainly an eye-grabbing specimen both for its limited production and color combination. As one of 20 commemorative cars made in… more»
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Low-Mile Driver: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Automotive styling tends to evolve, and many trends will go in and out of fashion numerous times over the years. Bodies will be square and angular. They will then become softer and more rounded before heading back towards the… more»
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1973 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper!
The seller is asking all the money for this “Super Bugger” Volkswagen Beetle R/V, but not many are left in anything approaching this condition. These oddball conversions were seemingly all the rage back in the 1970s when anything went,… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
This 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is a nicely preserved example of one of the later iterations of Oldsmobile’s classic muscle car. Though it was a slightly different take on the iconic original, it’s still a model that we don’t… more»
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Original Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1967 model year marked the final for the production of the C2 Corvette. With a new model waiting in the wings, the sales totals dropped slightly. However, good examples can still command healthy prices today and are hightly… more»
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Factory 396: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon has been parked for the past 30-years. However, it has been dragged out of hiding and returned to a driving state. With a big-block V8 hiding under the hood, this promises to be… more»
