Survivor Cars

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

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179 Original Miles! 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

While the Z31 chassis of the iconic Nissan 300ZX is well known to enthusiasts, near-perfect time-capsule examples like this 50th Anniversary model with just 179 original miles are far from common. The selling dealer claims the one previous owner… more»

Rare And Weird: 1992 Subaru SVX

Subaru’s weird and rare SVX sports coupe was a grand touring enigma, with a potentially great car held back in a few significant ways. These were not the easiest vehicles to live with maintenance-wise, and finding a good one… more»

Calendar Car: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba

The Cordoba was a big success for Chrysler when it was introduced in 1975. For the brand that had sworn off of smaller cars, they probably breathed a sigh of relief when one model of the Cordoba outsold the… more»

Low Mile Original: 1978 Lincoln Mark V

This is a great example of the days when coupes were the size of modern sedans. This 1978 Lincoln Mark 5 has 11,900 original miles on the odometer, a clean title, and is being sold for a hefty $18,000…. more»

38k Mile Survivor: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere

The owner of this 1955 Plymouth Belvedere says that it is not a garage queen, but a survivor that he drives and enjoys. Lack of space has meant that he must part with the car, so you will find… more»

891 Miles Since New? 1926 Buick Six

Finding a classic car with low mileage is not out of the ordinary, finding a classic with mileage below 1,000 is unusual. Finding a pre-war car with less than 1,000 miles is very unusual. This 1926 Buick is in… more»

20k Original Miles: 1967 International 1300 4×4

This 1967 International 1300 4×4 appears to be a retiree from a municipal department somewhere in southeastern Massachusetts. Photos are limited but the seller claims mileage is low at right around 20,000 and the few photos we do get… more»

Indy Pace Car Edition: 1984 Pontiac Fiero

With only around 2,000 of these cars made, this 1984 Pontiac Fiero Indy Pace Car edition is a pretty rare example. This one can be found here on eBay and it’s located in Salina, Kansas. The current bid price is… more»

Needs A New Home! 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

General Motors redesigned its intermediate A-bodies for 1968 with more curves than the previous two years. The seller of this car, who is in Alaska, bought it in Minnesota sight unseen. The shipping costs are just too prohibitive to ship it that… more»

Hidden Auction Gem: 1979 Chevy C10

This listing is for a nicely-preserved and optioned 1979 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. It had its bed cap installed the day it rolled off the dealer lot, so the bed remains in exceptional condition. Mileage is just below 100K, and… more»

Survivor Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Purchased in 1995 by the current owner, this 1967 Corvette convertible is thought to be a survivor. Carefully stored the past 8 years, this Corvette appears quite clean and straight. Maintaining many original components, and having covered only 34,700… more»

Final Year Caddy: 1983 VW Rabbit Pickup

This clean 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup is a nicely preserved final-year model that has some tasteful OEM upgrades. Known as the Caddy overseas, these little workhorses were built to give pickup shoppers a fuel sipping option in an era… more»

Original Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 550 Wagon

It’s hard to believe now just what a modern update this 1963 Rambler Classic 550 wagon received compared to the previous generation cars. This original long roof is located in Paoli, Indiana and it can be found here on… more»

Absolutely No Rust: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville

GM downsized its B-Body cars for the 1977 model year but this 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham is still a big car. Although, at almost 18-feet in length it’s one foot shorter than the previous generation cars were and 800 pounds… more»

Cream Puff Survivor: 1970 Mercury Marquis

Apart from the Oldsmobile wheel covers (only on this side of the car) this 1970 Mercury Marquis could be a five-year old used car. It only has 51,000 miles! The seller has advertised it here on craigslist for $3,500, which seems… more»

Nice Cruiser: 1988 Pontiac Safari Wagon

As I continue my (fruitless) hunt for a manual transmission wagon, I look at land barges like this 1988 Pontiac Safari wagon and wonder how cross-over vehicles hold greater appeal for shoppers over a sleek long-roof. This Safari wagon… more»

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