As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I’ve long endured Ralph Nader jokes at gas stations, in parking lots, in my nightmares…but the reality is that Ralph Nader is most likely responsible for the car you see here,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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One Owner Formula S: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
By now, just about every auto enthusiast knows that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford Mustang to the pony car market by a matter of just a few days near the mid-sixties, but it’s still fun to think about… more»
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One Owner, Low Miles: 1978 Cadillac Sedan Deville
This Sedan Deville is a well-maintained one-owner Cadillac with only 50,000 original miles. It’s for sale here on craigslist for $10,500, and the new owner can pick it up in Los Angeles, California. Other than being a sterling example… more»
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Colorado Find: 1973 International 1210 Travelette
One of the most interesting states in the U.S. has to be Colorado, at least climate and geography-wise. It has it all, from dry, flat areas to some of the highest mountains in the Continental U.S., to heat and… more»
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15K Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
Love ’em or hate ’em, sixties and early seventies vintage GM A-bodies (Chevelle, LeMans, Cutlass, and Skylark) continue to ring the register. And I don’t mean just the muscle variant; all of them, regardless of body style and trim,… more»
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Fourth-Gen Future Classic: 1997 Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary
The fourth-gen Camaro has officially entered collectible territory, especially when it’s a limited-edition model with low miles like this 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition. With just 69,000 original miles, this one-owner-style survivor is listed here on craigslist… more»
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Paisley Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for the fifth-generation Fuselage Plymouths. We had a ’69 Fury III when I was a teenager, and I wish we had kept it. It had a 318,… more»
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Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE
It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»
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Carport Find: 1952 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon
Rambler was first used as a name for an (American) automobile way back in 1897, and that doesn’t count the Rambler bicycle made by Thomas B. Jeffery back in 1878. So, as far as transportation goes for two or… more»
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Supercharged Sidewalk Edition! 2008 Mini Cooper S
Here’s one we don’t cover often, a Mini Cooper S, specifically a 2008 “Sidewalk” edition. Having experienced only 65K miles, this clean supercharged drop top is claimed by the seller to be “the most desirable year”. Hmmm, I wonder… more»
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Stored Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
With its long, low profile and distinctive styling, the fourth-generation Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in ’60s personal luxury. This 1966 Thunderbird coupe has been stored indoors for the past five years and is now up for grabs… more»
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Rain or Shine: 1967 Ford F-250 Highboy Survivor
Sometimes, a survivor speaks for itself—even if the photos don’t. That’s the case with this 1967 Ford F-250 Highboy, an original paint, rust-free example that the seller claims is one of just 199 produced according to its Marti Report…. more»
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27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»
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34K-Mile 1993 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4×4
This 1993 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab Styleside 4×4 has traveled just 1,085 miles per year on average over the last 32 years. To say that this is a low-mile truck is the understatement of the year. This familiar seller… more»
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One Of The Last: 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
On eBay in Independence, Oregon is this nice looking 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, with the bids up near $7,000 and the reserve not yet met. The auction isn’t over yet, but chances are someone will get to drive away… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
