Survivor Cars

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

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4WD Super Mini: 1989 Subaru Justy RS

Our own Matt Hurst recently showed us a newer and nicer Justy and I’m surprised to see another one in almost the same configuration for sale. This is a 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD 5-speed two-door sedan but this one isn’t fuel-injected… more»

31k Mile Future Collectible: 1975 Buick Skyhawk

Driving a vehicle 727 miles a year isn’t a heck of a lot unless a person lives in a big city and doesn’t own a car, or they have a rare future collectible and they don’t want to build… more»

Marilyn Monroe’s 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

While some automotive finds offer an interesting history, this ’59 Eldorado Seville offers an incredible history tied to Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio, and even George Barris! Joe Dimaggio bought this Caddy for Marilyn Monroe during their marriage. A ’59… more»

15K Original Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata

Low-mileage Miatas are not unheard of, but given how many were made, it’s surprising not to see more time-capsules like this 15,000-mile example. This beautiful car is nearly perfect, with just one small catch, but nothing that should keep… more»

Fourth-Gen Gem: 1975 International Travelall

The end was very near when this 1975 International Harvester Travelall came out, it would be the last model year that they would be in production. I grew up seeing these I-H trucks and it’s hard to believe that… more»

Immaculate Award Winner: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T

The 1987 Buick Turbo T offered a number of upgrades over the standard Grand National, and the inclusion of a number of aluminum components also helped to boost performance. This nice example is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»

Brush Truck Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

While some of the retired fire and brush trucks we feature can sometimes become old hats, this 1974 Chevy C/K pickup is not one of them. This is grade A, genuine beast, with a gorgeous, low-mileage body accompanied by… more»

Seller’s First Car: 1979 Pontiac Grand Am

Currently, I’m struggling with the decision to sell my highly-original 1987 BMW 325is, a car that began as a project 10 years ago and has emerged largely restored in the present day. Lots of memories locked up in that… more»

14,800 Miles: 1983 Pontiac Firebird

This 1983 Pontiac Firebird is shown with just under 15,000 original miles, featuring original paint and body decals. While not exactly a desirable spec in terms of trim and options, there’s still lots to like as an un-messed with… more»

Immaculate: 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo

The life-span of the Chrysler Laser was extraordinarily brief. Launched in 1984, by the end of 1986 it was nothing but a memory. After sales in excess of 50,000 cars in both 1984 and ’85, sales of only 36,000… more»

Just Add Water: 1971 Plymouth Satellite

According to the seller of this 1971 Plymouth Satellite, “If the car is totally washed it will shine like new”. We’d all like to find cars that easy to restore, so let’s take a look at this bright red… more»

Preserved Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit

The MK1 VW Rabbit is perhaps one of the few economy cars of the 80s that has survived better than its low-cost construction would otherwise have you believe. The Rabbit seen here is a diesel model with just over… more»

350 V8 4-Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS

As a fourth-generation car, and most people would say the last real generation of Nova, this car looks great to me. And, it’s orange! And, it’s an SS! This beauty is a 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS and it’s located in… more»

$2,871 OBO: 1982 Datsun-Nissan Sentra Wagon

This rare little white wagon is a 1982 Datsun-Nissan Sentra wagon. This would have been the first year, or half-year, of Nissan offering the Sentra in the US and it’s a rare car from when Nissan was switching over from Datsun to… more»

Tragedy Unfolded: 1939 Ford Convertible Sedan

Sometimes it is hard to do this job.  We see so many cars that have been abused and neglected that we kind of become numb to the abuse.  This car, however, really upsets me.  What you see here is… more»

Ready to Drive: 1974 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

For 1974, the Malibu Classic became the range-topping vehicle in the Chevelle range. This particular Classic is a nice looking car that you will find listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, it is offered… more»

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