Survivor Cars

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

Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments

Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang

This 1965 Mustang has occupied this spot in the seller’s garage for thirty-five years. The dry environment means it should be rock-solid, although it is begging for TLC. The lack of apparent rust makes it ideal for someone considering… more»

Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

Rare First Year: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets. Few people knew of a badge that would eventually become a mainstay of the Camaro range. The lack of knowledge by potential buyers meant that only 602 examples rolled… more»

Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments

Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair

The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»

Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments

33k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia

This 1976 Ford Granada Ghia probably won’t fall instantly onto many enthusiasts’ Top Ten desirable classics lists. However, this car has defied the odds as an original, low-mile survivor. It isn’t perfect, although it has no apparent pressing needs… more»

Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments

Museum Quality: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Supreme

Life was tough in the seventies if you liked cars that went fast. Between emissions regulations and various fuel crises, new car lots weren’t exactly filled with the most pulse-pounding offerings. There were some interesting choices if you wanted… more»

Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments

26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»

Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments

All-Season Vehicles: ASV Track Truck 2500

The seller has this ASV (All-Season Vehicles) Track Truck 2500 listed as a 1979 model, but from all of the info on the ol’ interstreams, even on the ASV website, it says that the company was founded in 1983… more»

Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments

Rust-Free 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Never mind what’s hidden in that garage, we’re here to check out this nice 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT! Second-generation Chargers are a dime-a-dozen, but second-generation Ford Broncos are much better and more useful. Who’s with me?! One hand,… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Two-Owner Rust-Free 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Having grown up in snow country in the upper Midwest, I don’t think of vehicles like this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne as being rear-wheel-drive, but that’s what this one is. Having been in California’s Central Valley its whole… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments

Fully Restored: 1976 Mercury Trail-Twister 340 T/T

Carl Kiekhaefer had incredible success with marine engines and saw growth in the burgeoning winter market for snowmobiles in the 1960s. The company’s first snowmobile came out in the late-1960s and by 1974 they were at the top of… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments

Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA

Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments

Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe

In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year. In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight. Improved for 1931… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments

Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe

As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»

Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments

Mint Condition: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

Describing any unrestored classic with over thirty years of active service as being in mint condition is bold, but it is the one made by the current owner of this 1992 Ford Mustang LX. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»