Survivor Cars

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

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SoCal Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber

I found it hard to believe this 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber wore original paint, but the detailed photos reveal that it seemingly does. The Grabber package wasn’t much in the performance department but was at least eye-catching; this example… more»

1 of 65: 1992 Ford Mustang SAAC MKII

This 1992 Ford Mustang Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) Mustang convertible is one of the rarer Shelby cars ever built, made even more limited as a second generation, or MKII, model. Built with Carroll Shelby’s blessing, SAAC really is… more»

Rust-Free One-Owner: 1979 Honda Prelude

Original, one-owner, rust-free, and California car seem to be four golden selling points these days. Maybe they always have been. This 1979 Honda Prelude is all of those things and more. This red jewel is listed on eBay as… more»

Almost Perfect: 1967 Dodge Polara 500

The Polara was restyled in 1967 and it was really a modern update. Most updates are but sometimes a few (million) of us are wondering why they just leave well enough alone. This 1967 Dodge Polara 500 hardtop coupe… more»

28,179 Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback

Here’s another low-mileage beauty, this one is a 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. It’s originally from Oregon and now resides in Santa Rose, California. The seller has it listed on eBay where the current bid is $5,000 but the… more»

Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»

45,376 Original Miles: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L

Having only been driven an average of 1,134 miles a year over the last four decades, this 1978 AMC D/L Wagon is one original and low-mile car. This mellow yellow fellow is listed on eBay with 60 bids and… more»

OBS Survivor: 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel 4X4

Among car and truck enthusiasts, there’s always a group that emerges with acronyms and phrases to describe their preferred generation of a particular model. While I’m familiar with this concept among the brands and cars I personally follow, I… more»

Preserved Palm Beach: 1977 GMC Motorhome

GMC’s classic front-driver motorhome was somewhat of a hit when it was introduced, leading to a long production cycle and a good number still on the road today. They command a following for any number of reasons, including their… more»

Painted In ’86: 1972 Chevy Vega GT

80s paint jobs and body kits will always catch my attention, and this 1972 Chevy Vega GT checks a lot of boxes. The seller claims it was put into storage shortly after it received this wicked paint job in… more»

Super Squarebody: 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C10

This could be the coolest squarebody out there! It’s a high spec Cheyenne Super/10 short bed. Power is provided by 454 and it’s completely tricked out with period accessories. There are some flaws, but overall the truck’s condition appears to… more»

Never Seen Salt: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Datsun 1600s are not necessarily rare, but honest, clean survivors do tend to stand out. This 1966 example is claimed to be an Idaho survivor that never saw road salt, indicating it was fair-weather car only. It comes with… more»

Cheap Survivor: 31k Mile 1980 Buick Riviera

If you’re looking for a daily driver classic that won’t be expensive to maintain or insure, a front-driver Riviera could be worth a look. Sure, it’s not exotic and driving dynamics were hardly its strong suit, but Barn Finds… more»

All Original With 287 V8: 1963 Rambler Classic 660

I’m trying to think of the modern equivalent of this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 sedan, any thoughts? This classic Classic is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of $3,900 and it’s located in West Babylon, New York.

Shipping Container Find: $1.3M in Ferrari Parts

One of my personal fantasies has been to squirrel away rare parts for years and years and let patience be my guide in terms of cashing in later on. Unfortunately, I’ve sold more than I’ve kept, typically to justify… more»

Enough To Start With: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

If you are like me, then Camaros are always on your short list of cars to own before you die.  The problem is that if Camaro prices keep going up, we will all need to work until we are… more»

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