Survivor Cars

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

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Granny Car: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado

Whether it was the size, the style, or just time for the personal luxury car to say goodbye, we can only speculate, but the generation of Riviera/Toronado/Eldorado that was restyled in 1986 never sold as well as its predecessors…. more»

5-Speed Drop Top: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

While there are times the Fox Body Mustang seems entirely old hat to me, certain examples just seem to epitomize why I never fully remove them from my potential project car list. While a notchback GT is the one… more»

Nearly Perfect: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville

Back in the sixties, we could count on American manufacturers updating the cars every year to provide a fresh take on a body style, even if it wasn’t time for an all-new body. The 1965 full-size Pontiac received a major… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

UPDATE – This beautiful Monte Carlo has now be listed here on eBay with a lower price and the option to make an offer. It’s still expensive, but where are you going to find a better one for less?… more»

Striking Gold: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31

The owner of his 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass holds all of the relevant paperwork which confirms the authenticity of this W-31, and to look at the car, it is a stunning looking vehicle. Personally, I would find it extremely hard… more»

2,900 Original Miles: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

When it comes to 80s luxo-coupes, the Lincoln Mark VII tends to stand alone. It came in a variety of trim levels, all of which claimed to offer a higher level of luxury or performance than the one before… more»

Unlikely Survivor: 1982 Ford Escort GL Wagon

This 1982 Ford Escort GL wagon isn’t exactly a high-dollar survivor, but it is likely one of the better econo-boxes still doing duty as a people and gear hauler. Equipped with a manual transmission and some extra features thanks… more»

Super Banana: 1972 Dodge Adventurer SE

Dodge never seemed like much of a contender in the pickup field compared to Ford and Chevrolet through the sixties, but when the early seventies hit, Dodge brought out a new restyled pickup for 1972. This is a 1972… more»

Top Shelf Example: 1985 Honda Civic Wagovan

Despite the craze for mildly inflated sedans sitting on lifted suspensions and posing as SUVs, the concept of a spacious vehicle that remained easy to drive is nothing new. The Honda Wagovan was one of the foremost pioneers of… more»

My First Road Trip: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a gorgeous 1950 Cadillac coupe and touched on how Cadillac had lost their way.  Well, I guess Cadillac’s problems were worse than they appeared.  An article appeared last Monday on… more»

Super High Output: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

In 1989, Ford brought out a performance version of their popular Ford Taurus called the SHO (Super High Output). There were not many American cars that had performance sedans at this point, reserving that mission for coupes. Here is… more»

14K Documented Miles: 1992 Chevy S10 Pickup

While some of you may read the listing for this 1992  Chevy S10 pickup as being laced with the signs of an unpleasant seller, I understand where he’s coming from. The incessant, “Is this still available” emails are past… more»

Black Plate 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Having resided for virtually its entire life in California, this ’69 Malibu is solid, albeit lightly toasted. The owner claims that not only is the car free of rust, but due to the fact that the original, long-term owner… more»

1968 Porsche 911 Garage Find With Only 15k Miles?

UPDATE 1/18/19 – The seller pulled the auction before it ended and has now relisted it here on eBay with an eye-watering $95,000 asking price! Do you think it will sell for that much? FROM 10/7/18 – Parked it,… more»

Barely Broken-In: 1974 Mercedes 280 S

Normally, when a W116 Mercedes appears for sale, it is either a lower-tier model with huge miles or a restored 6.9L car that’s going for all the money. We don’t often feature a lower-spec edition like this 280 S… more»

Super Hauler: 1989 Ford F350 Lariat Dually

When it comes to trucks that may be considered emerging classics, this 1989 Ford F350 Lariat Super Cab may be on the short list. With four doors, dually rear axle, and virtually every box checked for that year’s full-size… more»

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