Survivor Cars

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

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Never This Nice: 1990 Ford Taurus

Despite spending many years at the top of the undesirable chart, the first-generation Ford Taurus is coming back around (for me, anyway). Why? Well, it’s not as if its looks have improved, but the fact remains that this was… more»

Century Turbo Car: 1982 BMW 320i

We featured this BMW dealer-modified 320i not too long ago, and it was apparently purchased by someone with the intent of gifting it to their wife. The seller acknowledges he purchased it from a flipper and then got it… more»

38 Year Slumber: 1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan

It is hard not to love Model A Fords.  While the Model T was meant to be nothing more than basic transportation, the Model A was designed from the wheels up to be attractive and desirable to every segment… more»

READER AD: 1985 Chevrolet K-20 Suburban

Reader William C is retiring and is cutting expenses, so he’s selling his boat. As a result, he doesn’t have a need for this Chevrolet K20 Suburban to tow his boat anymore. It’s said to run and drive great,… more»

Dealer Demo Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet C-10

It seems the vehicles I stumble upon either aren’t for sale or aren’t the type to make me any sort of real money. Blame that on not having more spare time to hunt down the real prizes, the ones… more»

Sedate Survivor: 1978 Subaru DL Sedan

As an incurable fan of survivor cars no matter what they are, and also an incurable fan of Subarus, I couldn’t resist this 1978 Subaru DL sedan. A four-door sedan? Crazy. This rare survivor is listed on eBay with… more»

49,000 Mile Garage Find: 1979 Mazda RX7 GS

Mazda’s “Rotary experimental” cars have forged a line in history that can’t be ignored, and this 1979 model still has a long life ahead of itself. Purchased new in the Connecticut area, this Mazda RX7 was driven only 48,439… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Pontiac GTO Sport Coupe

Update 9/17/2018 – Amie has let me know that they have decided to drop the price of her Father’s GTO to $30,000! For many muscle car enthusiasts, the Pontiac GTO is the holy grail of finds. While there are… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Jaguar XJS-12

Edger D’s Jaguar looks like it could be an exceptionally nice car! His father purchased this car brand new and it has been with the family ever since. It’s said to run and drive nicely and is a 10-foot… more»

Barn Find Bread Van: 1967 Lotus Europa S1

This 1967 Lotus Europa S1 is a true barn find, having been in a barn for 28 years before the current owner found it in 2000. They have too many cars and it doesn’t get used, so they have… more»

Carol Brady Cruiser: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon

Those looking to channel their inner Carol Brady could do worse than this green 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon, located in Lompoc, California (north of Santa Barbara) and for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,800.

Righteous Ragtop: 1969 Plymouth Sport Fury

In dry California storage since 1987, this 1969 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible looks like a winner. A winner-winner-eating-other-cars-at-stoplights-for-dinner type of winner. This righteous ragtop is listed on eBay in Davis, California with bids up to $4,700 and the reserve… more»

Amazing Original Patina! 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

This is one great looking old truck! The patina on this 1951 Chevrolet is awesome and the truck is in remarkably great condition. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $4,000. Located in Edwall, Washington,… more»

7,160 Original Miles: 1981 Toyota Pickup Wrecker

At first glance, you could rightfully question this Toyota’s ability to tow anything other than a similar-era Corolla. However, that’s exactly why a Toyota dealer bought a pickup and outfitted it with a tow body when new, as the… more»

Low-Mile Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

Clocking a sub-16 second quarter mile time isn’t a really hard task to accomplish. Clocking that quarter mile time in a 4,400-pound vehicle is a different story, especially when it’s a pickup truck. This 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS, found… more»

Last Registered In ’79: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This Chevelle SS 396 was last registered in 1979. It runs and drives, and is now ready for a new owner to enjoy and appreciate this classic. Listed for sale here on eBay it is located in Ono, Pennsylvania…. more»

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