Survivor Cars

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

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Daily Driver: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

Despite having close to 85,000 miles and seller himself referring to his car as driver-quality, this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra presents quite well, partially due to a repaint in its original color in the early 2000s. The strong bidding… more»

44k Original Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

Cars that rolled off the production lines of the 1980s have been largely overlooked when it comes to considering potential classics. New car production was at record levels during the “greed is good” era, and the motor vehicle was… more»

Mid-Engine Miniature: 1991 Honda Beat

The Honda Beat is three-quarters of a ton of fun! The Honda Beat is eleven feet of fun! Ok, those aren’t the best marketing slogans with gigantic SUVs barreling down the roads and drivers paying more attention to their… more»

Original Steel: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We’ve all seen them. I’ve personally lost count of just how many 1st Generation Mustangs have crossed my path that have either been afflicted with major rust issues or have had rust problems addressed at some point during their… more»

Parked For 10 Years: 1973 Mercury Capri

Family resemblances can range from the extremely vague through to the quite profound. When you look at vehicles like this 1973 Capri, it isn’t hard to see design and styling influences that reflect the success of the 1st Generation… more»

Best One Left? 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX

This 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX is one of the lesser seen Chrysler products born out of the downsized 80s, especially in CMX trim. The seller notes that his example is a smart buy, as it’s not missing any of… more»

289/4-Speed Equipped! 1963 Mercury Comet

What do you think of when you hear the word Comet? Something celestial like Haley’s Comet? A crack passenger train from bygone days? One of Santa’s around the world in one-night gang? For me, pretty much all of the… more»

Less Than 5,000 Miles: 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Besides being a Jaguar XJS convertible modified by longtime coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhardt, this particular XJS is notable for its exceedingly low mileage, clocking in at a mere 4,936. Before Jaguar made the XJS droptop a regular feature of… more»

Rust-Free 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer

Starting for the 1982 model year, Chevrolet was the first American vehicle company to jump on the small pickup market, at least for those trucks built in the US, not captive imports. This 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was, of… more»

Unrestored 1978 AMC Gremlin

We normally see Gremlins with stripe packages like a Gremlin X, or other more fancy-looking models. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen such a basic looking car of any make than this 1978 AMC Gremlin. This one… more»

Original Owner? 1962 Rambler American

With an even crazier profile than mine, this 1962 Rambler American looks like a car that didn’t quite come together in the design phase, doesn’t it? I love these quirky cars and think that they’re fun, interesting, and cool,… more»

Bicentennial Boat: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mk IV Bill Blass

For the fans of big Lincoln personal-luxury cars from the ’70s, we present to you a ’76 Continental Mk IV Designer Edition, and this mostly-original example is available here on craigslist in Dayton, Ohio. Thank you to Roger for… more»

Rust Free 1981 Chrysler Town & Country W/ 360

This is an interesting car. It not only looks great but it’s a bit of a restomod which we don’t typically see with a station wagon with a hotter engine, dual exhaust, and other modifications. This 1981 Chrysler Town… more»

Rare Ride: 1963 Bill Thomas Cheetah

If you’ve never heard of this car, don’t worry: Neither had we. It’s currently up for sale through this craigslist posting near St. Louis, Missouri. If you’re intrigued, read on to find out more! Special thanks go to Ikey… more»

Survivor ST185: 1991 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo

During the mid-1980s, compact vehicles from all over the world received all-wheel-drive variants, including BMW’s 3-Series, Dodge’s Colt, Honda’s Civic Wagon, Nissan’s Stanza, Pontiac’s 6000, and plenty more. Toyota sold a variety of models using its All-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive… more»

Blue Streak: 1973 Pontiac LeMans GT

  This 1973 Pontiac LeMans GT is located in Burbank, California. It is listed here on craigslist for sale at an asking price of $10,500. The car has been repainted once and looks to be in very nice shape…. more»

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