Survivor Cars

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

Stored 32 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS

Let’s see a show of hands for everyone who dreams about opening some long forgotten garage and finding something like this? I thought so; me, too. This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS is in Owego, New York and… more»

Dual-Cowl Survivor: 1923 Lincoln Phaeton

Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, so this Lincoln was built by Ford with a body built by Brunn. It’s listed here on eBay in Tomball, Texas. Bidding is over $12,000 and the reserve is not yet met. This Lincoln was in… more»

Prewar Original: 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan

Prewar automobiles in solid original condition are always a treat. This 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan is very solid and original with a lot of potential. Last driven a few years ago before storage, we hold hope that the engine… more»

14K Mile Highboy: 1977 Ford F250

Update 11/21/16 – The seller pulled their craigslist ad and listed it here on eBay, where bidding is already to $22k! From 11/20/16 – These days, vintage trucks are all the rage for shops that specialize in patina-heavy “restorations”… more»

3/4 Ton of Fun: 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is where this 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup is located. It’s listed on eBay with two days left on the auction and a current bid price of just over $1,600, but the reserve isn’t met.

Checks All Boxes! 1971 International Harvester 1210

This one checks all of the boxes for me: it’s unusual, it’s a 4×4, it has the biggest V8, and it’s a 5-speed! This 1971 International Harvester 1210 pickup is in Freeman, South Dakota and is listed on eBay… more»

Mind-Blowing Original! 1956 Heinkel Kabine 150

The term time-capsule is way overused, especially by me, but this is one case where it’s true! This 1956 Heinkel Kabine 150 is located in Germany, even though the eBay ad shows the seller being in San Francisco, California. So… more»

Lovesick Show Car: 1973 Chevy Camaro

Bear with me on the post title: you’ve got to see the detail of this crazy paint job up close to understand! This 1973 Chevy Camaro has quite a story to tell, and the seller has done a great… more»

Malaise Survivor: 1990 Olds Cutlass Ciera

In my travels to the junkyards, there are always a ton of these late 80s / early 90s GM products launguishing, and I often wonder why: who is still driving these on a daily basis and potentially in need… more»

Aw, Shucks! 1915 Model T Panel Delivery Truck

This Model T panel delivery truck comes with quite a story. Stored in a warehouse only six years after it was new, the vehicle remains with the original family that purchased it in 1915 to transport oysters. It has… more»

They Don’t Come Better! 1976 Cosworth Vega

Quick pop quiz: how many of you knew Cosworth Vegas came with a red interior? I sure didn’t! This absolutely pristine survivor is up for sale here on eBay and is currently located in Phoenix, Arizona after having spent… more»

Meticulously Maintained: 1963 Corvette Split Window

It doesn’t matter whether you collect Porsches, Ferraris or Corvettes, you always want to find the best example you can and that typically means finding one that has been stored most of its life, but has been meticulously cared… more»

Danger: High Voltage! 1988 Subaru DL EV

Just when you think you’ve seen it all from ol’ Scotty G, along comes a 1988 Subaru DL EV! This former tech-school student project is on eBay in Greensboro, North Carolina with a current (ah hem) bid price of… more»

Fish Bowl With A V8: 1979 AMC Pacer Wagon

I’ll admit it, I’ve been on the hunt for an AMC Pacer or a Gremlin. Either one of these oddly shaped cars will do, they are just so unique. While the inline sixes that are typically found under their… more»

Surviving American Icon: 1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville

The 1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville is an American icon, and is easily recognizable by its immense tailfins. This particular example is in excellent condition after hibernating in Arizona for the past 26 years. Described as original, and having only… more»

The Final S3: 1965 Bentley S3

How often do you see higher end cars in Barn Find condition? This Bentley has a great patina, but we are sure that patina is not a desirable feature on a Bentley. Something that does make this Bentley desirable… more»

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