Survivor Cars

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

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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»

Dashing Diesel: 1980 Volkswagen Dasher Hatchback

Most folks are familiar with Volkswagen’s Passat, a midsize vehicle which the company has sold globally since 1973. Even though the Passat name made its way to the United States for the 1989 model year, the automaker sold the… more»

10K Original Miles: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is claimed to be a low-mileage survivor with just over 10,000 actual miles, according to the seller. The paint is a welcome change of pace from the whites and blacks many Panteras were, and an… more»

Exceptional C2! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

They saved the best for last! It’s a completely subjective statement on my part but the 1967 model Corvette has always been my favorite of the C2s. As iconic a design as it was and still is, it’s surprising… more»

Turbo Hauler: 1988 Peugeot 505 Turbo S

Seeing a French car on the road anywhere in the US is a pretty rare thing these days, and it has been for probably two decades or more. When that French car is a wagon, not to mention being… more»

442 Alternative, Round Two: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Looks like lightning does strike twice! Yesterday, we found this Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, a non-muscle car variant of a muscle car. Today, it’s an Oldsmobile again but this time the previous generation in the form of this 1967 Oldsmobile… more»

Low Mileage Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1986 Pontiac Trans Am looks the part of a low mileage survivor, with some minor details that need sorting. The listing notes a tick over 25,000 original miles, but based on the seller’s description, it seems like the… more»

47K Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Some people might say that this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale was designed with a T-square and a straight edge, others might say that it’s fresh, crisp, and clean. I’m in the latter camp. I like the eighth-generation GM… more»

Pristine Pony: 1984 SVO Ford Mustang

There are a lot of fun things to do in Naples, Florida and one of them might be to go test drive this 1984 Mustang SVO. Listed here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $11,500 for this special, low… more»

Low Mile: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

In college, my brother had a red 1985 IROC-Z that was one of the first IROCs on the street. He got a license plate the said “N-ROLL.”  I always thought that was clever. I think he might be interested… more»

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