Survivor Cars

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

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19 German Horses: 1960 Lloyd Alexander

When a regular Lloyd 600 just won’t do, we offer you this 1960 Lloyd Alexander! The cool part is that it would probably fit in Santa’s bag full of toys. This little gem can be found here on Craigslist… more»

Another Grandma’s Car: 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

For some reason, we end up seeing a lot of 4 door General Motors full-size cars from 1977 to 1985 on Barn Finds, and a lot of those cars end up being called “Grandma” cars while we rarely find… more»

Lap of Luxury: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Limousine

When the 1950s styling trend of automotive fins was at its peak, no car exemplified what was the height of fashion better than the 1959 Cadillac Series 75. Those massive fins and twin bullet tail-lights were not subtle, and… more»

Only 6K Miles: 1976 Dodge Aspen Custom

In 1976, Chrysler brought out its new compacts, Plymouth Volare and Dodge Aspen, and ran them side by side for one year only with their old compacts, the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart. Dodge proclaimed in its sale brochure… more»

Cheap Jeep: 1989 Jeep Comanche SporTruck

Since it’s my birthday today (Friday), I thought I’d be shamelessly-selfish and write about vehicles that I would personally love to have. On the list would be another small pickup like this 1989 Jeep Comanche SporTruck. This one can… more»

20K Original Miles: 2002 Honda S2000

I have fond memories of the 2002 Honda S2000 roadster, as a good friend of mine from high school got one not too long after landing his first real job. The car was a dream of his, and while… more»

43k Original Miles: 1981 AMC Spirit

Here’s an interesting little gem for sale in the Stockton, California area. This 1981 AMC Spirit, submitted by reader Pat L, is said to only have 43,000 original miles and can be found here on Craigslist.

11,511 Miles! 1983 Buick LeSabre Custom

Were you alive in 1983? If so, were you listening to The Police or Michael Jackson? They topped the charts that year and hair bands weren’t a big thing yet. Speaking of hair, gray hair, this 1983 Buick LeSabre… more»

True Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Sedan De Ville

Cadillac, along with other full-size General Motors cars, was redesigned in 1971. It started a six-year run of the largest cars that would ever be produced by them. Even though the De Ville models were not the entry level of… more»

All Original: 1976 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon

The owner of this Chrysler Town & Country refers to it as a survivor. Given the fact that it still sports its original paint, interior trim, engine, and transmission, that seems like a fair description. It is located in… more»

54k Genuine Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

When the Custom Cruiser was introduced in 1971, it marked a return by Oldsmobile to the production of a full-sized wagon, a segment that they hadn’t occupied since 1964 with the 88 Fiesta. This particular Custom Cruiser is a… more»

Nine Original Miles! 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

If you follow the classic car hobby, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction that took place in 2013. It was the liquidation of long-time Chevrolet dealer Ray P. Lambrecht whos Nebraska dealership was in business for fifty years. There were several… more»

Bone Stock Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Vega

I think the seller is right when they say that there “can’t be very many like this left in the world!” This 1972 Chevrolet Vega hatchback is quite a car. It can be found listed here on eBay with a… more»

$3,200 OBO: 1992 Dodge Ram 150

This 1992 Dodge Ram 150 doesn’t look like a gamble, despite it being located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,200 or best offer – cash only. Thanks to… more»

Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT

The notchback body is a curious thing, as we tend to get excited when we spot them, whether attached to a Mustang or a Celica, like this 1985 model. Typically, these vehicles are available as a hatchback and sold… more»

Still Big: 1978 Ford LTD Landau

Ford was probably working on their downsized Panther platform, to be introduced in 1979, by the time the 1977 General Motors cars hit the showrooms. But just the same, the marketing team went to work praising how the LTD… more»

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