Survivor Cars

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

Just Two Owners! 1980 MG MGB

The British-built MGB was the big brother to the MG Midget and was in production from 1962 to 1980. This example of the sports car is from the last year they were imported, and it looks solid overall with… more»

Rare Hurst Edition! 1971 Jeepster Commando

From the 1960s into the 1980s, Hurst Performance was famous for its muscle car partnerships with Oldsmobile and American Motors. But few remember they did a one-time deal with Jeep (right after it was acquired by AMC). The result… more»

One-Owner 43k Miles: 1988 Merkur Scorpio

Ford thought there would be a market for additional Ford of Europe imports sold through its Mercury division. So, the Merkur Scorpio was offered in 1988 and 1989. As a 4-door German-built luxury sedan, it was a companion to… more»

Factory Spider: 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona

The Ferrari Daytona is undoubtedly one of the more significant sports cars ever made, and it has enjoyed tremendous staying power on the sports car marketplace. Like all of the other truly great sporting and exotic models, the Daytona’s… more»

32k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

This 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible is located in Lawrence, New Jersey. It only has 32,000 miles and is listed here on Craigslist. We appreciate Mitchell G. sending us the link to this survivor. The seller has the car… more»

1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV Dual-Engine

The 1960s and 70s had to have been the golden era for motorsports, at least simple ones like early snowmobiles, minibikes, and a kid’s dream ride like this 1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV 580 dual-engine go-kart. This twin-engine project… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1976 Ford F-100 4×4 Ranger

Classics with a long-term known ownership history will always prove attractive to potential buyers. That is the story behind this 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger 4×4. The seller confirms its previous owner was its custodian for forty years, and it… more»

Only 37k Miles! 1974 Lincoln Continental Mk IV

Built from 1972 to 1976, the Lincoln Continental Mk IV was one of the true luxury land yachts of the decade. At a full 19 feet in length and weighing more than 5,200 pounds, they didn’t get much bigger… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1965 Lincoln Continental Sedan

I’d love to know the full story behind this beautiful ’65 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan. The seller only gives the most basic of basic details in the ad: “Very clean, all original one-owner car. 55k original miles.”  The supplied photos… more»

Solid Shortbox: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Stepside

Chevrolet’s C/K Series of trucks debuted in 1960 and would run in some fashion through 2002. Its main competitors would be the Ford F-Series and Dodge D-Series. This 1966 edition is said to be able to run for short… more»

Early Production Number: 1991 GMC Syclone

In some situations, every version of a limited production vehicle can be deemed collectible. A GMC Syclone or Typhoon is a great example of this, as the limited production numbers and impressive out-of-the-box performance made them sought-after almost immediately,… more»

Signal Red Survivor: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

The Mercedes-Benz R107 convertible is a model familiar to most enthusiasts, and is one of the cheaper entry points into the classic car hobby. However, there is a very fine line between owning a car that is simply a… more»

45k Mile 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon

This 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria proves that a classic Station Wagon doesn’t need to be particularly old to generate significant buyer interest. It isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that a new owner could preserve or… more»

One Family Owned: 1983 AMC Eagle Wagon

Finding a classic car with a known ownership history is desirable, but the thought that the vehicle in your sights has been part of the same family for forty years can prove irresistible. That is the story of this… more»

58k Original Miles: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

The word “iconic” is probably used too readily in the classic world. However, there are cars deserving of that title. Turning our attention to British classics, the two that spring to mind are the MGB and the Jaguar E-Type…. more»

Nice at 10 Feet: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

The Alfa Romeo Spider debuted as a 2-seat sports car and would stick around for much of the 20th Century. “Series 4” models appeared in 1991 and provided an evolution of the auto that had become so popular on… more»