Survivor Cars

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

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Cheap 4×4! 1992 Ford Explorer XLT 5-Speed

How is it possible to get a one-owner Ford Explorer XLT 4×4 with a 5-speed manual and fewer than 100,000 miles for just $2,650? Anyone lamenting vintage vehicle prices in 2025, or not even vintage, all vehicle prices lately,… more»

1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Project

“Restoration started.” We all know what that means. It sounds better than “restoration stalled.” Who knows what happens when someone starts on a project with huge enthusiasm and then loses interest halfway through? This desirable 1963 Chevrolet Nova coupe,… more»

Battery Upgrade: 1976 CitiCar EV

As instantly recognizable as a Lamborghini Countach, this 1976 CitiCar has been upgraded with a V12 and… no, wait a minute. It’s been updated with Nissan Leaf batteries, saving several hundred pounds in weight and giving a longer range…. more»

15k Mile 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

After a production run spanning nearly three decades, Oldsmobile buyers got one final chance in the late eighties to buy a rear-wheel-drive Cutlass coupe.  Two variants of the Cutlass Supreme were available as 1988 models, including the new FWD… more»

Only 23,882 Miles! 1980 Mercury Bobcat 4-Speed

Ford was on their color naming game in this era, as they referred to this burgundy over orange 1980 Mercury Bobcat 3-Door Runabout as being “Dark Cordovan Metallic over Bright Bittersweet”. The passenger door appears a shade darker, and… more»

One-Family-Owned: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Well past the muscle car era, the fifth-generation Oldsmobile 442 still had some chops hidden inside its buttoned-up 1980s suit of clothes. It wasn’t quite the same as it was a couple of decades earlier, but the 1980s weren’t… more»

Texas Truck: 1959 Ford F-100 Panel 292 V8

This 1959 Ford F-100 Standard Panel appears to be what Ford referred to as Vermillion for its red color in this year. The white paint scheme on top is pretty unique; most of them would have been white above… more»

Preserved Commuter: 1995 Plymouth Neon

Was 1995 really 30 years ago already? How is that possible? Times sure seemed simple back then, now that I think about it, including vehicles like this 1995 Plymouth Neon. There are no incessantly troublesome “media screens” in this… more»

5-Speed Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

A few days ago, I put up my first listings on eBay in some time, running two auctions for a pair of motorcycles I’m trying to sell. The bids came in slowly and got no where near where I… more»

Cheap Survivor: 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback

Morocco Buff is an exotic color name for “tan”, which is the color of this 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback. It’s posted here on craigslist in Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula, in Queens, New York, about as choice… more»

56k Mile Survivor: 1967 Dodge Coronet

There can’t be too many Mopar fans who appreciate a nice B-Body any more than I, with those having big block power and all the go-fast equipment resulting in a big smile on my face, every time a Barn… more»

Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210

In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»

Where Did They All Go? 38k Mile 1993 Saturn SL2

When was the last time you saw a Saturn? I mean, a real Saturn, not a badge-engineered Opel as the company pumped out toward the end of their lifespan. This 1993 Saturn SL2 is a real one, a first-generation… more»

55k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Coupe

Enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic wearing the iconic Bow-Tie badge may find themselves drawn to this 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau Coupe. It presents exceptionally well, and its list of factory options includes the badge’s range-topping 350ci V8. It… more»

Estate Find: 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

While barns and sheds remain an excellent source of classic cars, estate finds are becoming more common. This 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is a perfect example, presenting well for a car with over twenty-five years of service under… more»

Bright Blue Bumpers: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura

I believe this bright blue color is called, yes, “Bright Blue.” It’s a nice color, and the next owner of this 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura had better like it because it’s on both bumpers, too. I’m not sure why… more»

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