This 1979 Buick Riviera spent twenty years hiding out in the original owner’s garage before their son took possession of it and sold it to the seller. In the years it (presumably) spent with an elderly owner, it accumulated… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Muscle Car Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
Up until 2009, this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had called California home. It then migrated to its current home in Chicago, Illinois. All of those years in the California sun has resulted in a survivor that is sound and free… more»
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44K Mile 1986 Ford F250 Dually
When I think about how many older gents I see putt-putting around in a truck that is way too big for their current navigational abilities, it’s of little surprise so many of them emerge as time-warp survivors later on…. more»
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Rare Italian Oddball: 1979 Lancia Gamma Coupe
If you look at this car and wonder what it is, you probably won’t be alone. The Lancia Gamma was not a common sight outside of Europe, and this one has found its way to the US via Spain…. more»
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Cheap Survivor: 1980 Ford Thunderbird
I realize this 1980 Ford Thunderbird is not a particularly special car. However, the design of this malaise-era T-Bird has always caught my eye for combining the decidedly old-school look of flip-up headlights with a thoroughly 80s-appropriate unibrow taillight… more»
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Low-Mile Driver: 1993 Dodge Stealth ES
It’s a shame when a car is so close to greatness – but not close enough – that its impressively low mileage ceases to matter. They made the Dodge Stealth in top-shelf R/T Twin Turbo guise, which is the… more»
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Bone Stock: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
While I think the seller of this clean 1986 Ford Mustang SVO may be slightly ahead of the market in terms of pricing, it’s not by much. The SVO is listed for $10,500 or best offer, and that is… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
While most Cadillac enthusiasts prefer their cars to be larger than life with rear wheel drive and Northstar V8s, I’ve always been a fan of the more compact Eldorado of the late 80s and early 90s. To me, this… more»
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Solid But Baked: 1972 AMC Gremlin X
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and while some people really like the AMC Gremlin, others have a very different opinion. There never seems to be a middle ground for anyone when it comes to the Gremlin’s… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
If you’ve never had the opportunity to stand in front of an Aston Martin Lagonda, you have actually missed a slightly special experience. It really messes with your head just how low these are in the front. They also… more»
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SR5 Survivor: 1988 Toyota V6 4WD Pickup
Ask anyone who’s ever tried to buy a secondhand Toyota truck – these pickups hold their value in a way that almost no other truck does. While it’s partially due to the trusty nature of these Toyotas, it’s also… more»
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Restore Or Drive? 1917 Ford Model T Touring
As a restoration project vehicle, this 1917 Model T touring doesn’t look like it is a bad thing. Of course, it would also be possible to make sure that the vehicle is in sound mechanical condition, and drive it… more»
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Plastic Wrapped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The owner of this 1969 Camaro Z28 claims that it is an original survivor that still wears its original paint. It spent 30-years in storage, wrapped in plastic. It is now up and running again, and is ready to… more»
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Well-Known Owner? 1977 Mercedes 450SL Roadster
This seriously-low-mileage 1977 Benz roadster looks really nice and comes with a bit of a mystery. It’s up for sale here on eBay near Phoenix, Arizona and is only at $7,100 with two days left.
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Untouched Since the ‘70s: Custom 1976 Ford Van
While survivor-quality vehicles are interesting in their own way, I think that vehicle customization is arguably just as cool, if not cooler. This 1976 Ford E-Series Van that is here on eBay is an excellent example of the subculture… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 500
Whether you believe that it was fair or unfair, the early Chevrolet Corvairs became the “poster boy” for a campaign for improved vehicle safety. The fact was that a properly maintained Corvair was no more dangerous to drive than… more»
