First thought: Nice Corvette, but no one should call a repainted car a “survivor.” Well, hold on just a minute, sports fans; this car purportedly wears its elegantly buffed original Daytona Blue paint. While not called an “original” car,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Scrapyard Rescue: Alex Zanardi Edition Acura NSX
It may be hard to believe, but even supercars like the Acura NSX can end up in the clutches of a scrapyard. Heck, I know this better than anyone after rescuing a rare 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 from a… more»
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26K Miles? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
This listing is for a claimed low-mileage desert survivor of a 1960 Dodge Charger R/T. However, there are a few details about the car that make it not quite a survivor, from a color change to a non-matching motor…. more»
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Beaut Ute: 1995 Ford Falcon XG Ute
The owner of this Australian Falcon Ute refers to it as a 1990 XF model, but that’s doing the car a real disservice. How can I be so sure? A quick look at the supplied photos and description made… more»
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Preserved High Miler: 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28
While we generally associate low mileage with preserved specimens, this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 bucks that trend by showing a healthy 129,350 miles on the odometer and still presenting incredibly well. While there’s a chance it was repainted, the… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
Whenever we hear a seller state that their car in nearly flawless, we tend to be extra critical, but after looking Martin K’s Daytona IROC R/T over closely we think he’s actually spot on. This has to be the… more»
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Gift Wrapped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 holds a hidden secret. Well, it actually isn’t that hidden. It’s sitting there in plain sight. Some of you will have guessed what it is, while some of you won’t. It is a clean… more»
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Rare Mod Top: 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger
While this 1969 Dodge Dart is already notable for being a nicely preserved/restored example with the desirable Swinger package, it’s made significantly rarer by being one of a very few “Mod Top” cars ever made. The seller claims its… more»
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Bargain Buy: 1986 Buick Grand National WE2
The owner of this 1986 Grand National is a man of few words. Actually, he is a man of no words. Apart from the photos and the “Item Specific” table in the advertisement, he gives away nothing. Still, he… more»
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Elite Company: 1974 Stutz Blackhawk
The Beatles famously once said that money can’t buy me love. Another thing that money has some difficulty in obtaining, is good taste. The Stutz Blackhawk is a perfect example of this. The Blackhawk was not a cheap car…. more»
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1973 Audi 100 With Just 26k Miles
Audi is a company that has become renowned for building cars of the highest quality, and are not afraid of pushing the boundaries of engineering and performance. Earlier Audis didn’t tend to push engineering as far as some of… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The initial impression when you look at this Malibu is that it is a clean and solid car. This appears to be an accurate assumption, as apart from a couple of small rust spots that are visible, the car… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1953 GMC 100 Pickup
The climate in California tends to generally be very kind to vehicles, and this 1953 GMC Pickup demonstrates the benefits perfectly. It has spent its entire life there, and for an original and unrestored 66-year-old vehicle, it is in… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
In 1990, this 1966 Chevelle SS 396 underwent a repaint in its original Regal Red. At the same time, the engine was removed and underwent a full rebuild. Since that time, the Chevelle has only covered around 5,000 miles,… more»
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Like a Time Capsule: 1979 Ford F100
Bidding is ending soon for this clean, survivor-grade 1979 Ford F100 pickup, which does appear to be quite the time capsule (the seller’s words, not mine.) The listing shows long-wheelbase 2WD model featuring the 302 V8 paired to a… more»
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28K Mile Survivor: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
When Ford introduced its intermediate cars in 1962, they had a strong styling resemblance with the full-size Fords. Several other manufacturers did this as well. Maybe people buying compact cars were won from Volkswagen and other imports and connected… more»
