Survivor Cars

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

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Still Ready To Work: 1946 Chevrolet AK Series

This old Chevy truck might look like it was parked in a field and forgotten, but that isn’t actually the case. It might have been outside, but this truck definitely wasn’t forgotten. According to the seller, this truck has… more»

Best One Left? 1978 Plymouth Sapporo

Over the last year, more than a few of these captive import re-badged Mitsubishis have popped up for sale, but this stick-shift Sapporo is one of the nicest we’ve seen. Plus, the last few cars were automatics, so the… more»

Dusty 40th Anniversary: 1993 Chevy Corvette

This is a tale of two Corvettes, apparently, with the 40th Anniversary edition in question seen in one photo shoved into a corner of a garage covered in dust. The lone other photo shows it looking far fresher, as… more»

Where’s The Grille? 1959 Edsel Ranger

What a great looking car this 1959 Edsel Ranger is. Whether that’s because the seller doesn’t show the famous/infamous center of the grille in any of the photos or not depends on how a person feels about that famous… more»

16,000 Mile EXPeriment: 1982 Mercury LN7

1982 may not seem long enough ago to be showing cars from that era here, but I’m sure that some of you weren’t even born then. It’s also possible that a person born in 1982 could even be a… more»

Exclusive: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible

I’ve seen quite a few compact trucks with their roofs chopped off to make them into convertibles, but none of them were “factory” conversions like this Dakota. While these trucks didn’t leave the Dodge factory this way, the idea… more»

Patina Supreme: 1965 Chevy C-10 Longbed Pickup

Alright patina lovers, it’s time to swoon or drool as you prefer! The rest of us are just glad to see the rust hasn’t penetrated much. This good ol’ farm truck is listed on eBay with the $3,000 opening… more»

Stingray Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

At some point in time I think any and every car enthusiast has shared an appreciation and desire to own a Corvette Stingray. Boasting alluring body lines and a V8 rumble, the Stingray is certainly a staple in automotive… more»

1993 Official Indy 500 Chevrolet Truck

While most of you are familiar with the idea of an Indy 500 (or other famous race) Pace Car and the corresponding replicas, you may not be aware that frequently there is a “Official Truck” of the races as… more»

Delphi Green Driver: 1973 Porsche 914

Among the legions of 914s we’ve featured over the years, this is the first one wearing a shade of paint called Delphi Green that I can recall. It’s an excellent 70s color and remains in very nice condition on… more»

One Owner, Barn Find! 1967 Shelby GT350

When it comes to rare and desirable vehicles, the name Shelby is near the top of the list. When you add the words “one owner” and “barn find”, you have a home run. This car is said to be… more»

37 Original Miles: 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th Anniversary

When the 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th-Anniversary coupe was introduced, there were some lingering questions about what the muscle car landscape would come to be. Would it disappear entirely? Would it be replaced by Honda Insights with extra battery… more»

What’s Old Is New Again? 1991 Nissan Figaro

The Nissan Figaro was one of four Back To The Future Nissan retro limited production cars introduced at the 1989 Tokyo auto show. All four (the other three were the Be-1, Pao and the S-Cargo) were based on a… more»

As New Dealer Trade: 1984 Chevy Corvette

It’s interesting to see collector cars wind up at modern car dealerships, placed for sale like any other new Malibu or Impala. And, truth be told, this 1984 Corvette has mileage typical of an executive lease or CPO vehicle… more»

Bigfork Brit: 1970 Morris Minor 1000 Van

Bigfork, Montana is one of the last places on the planet where I would expect to see a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 van, but that’s where this nice little example is located. The seller has it posted on Craigslist… more»

7,999 Original Miles: 1988 BMW M6

We tend to think there’s no chance time-capsule examples of certain limited production cars can still possibly be hiding out there. Then, something like this 1988 BMW M6 with under 8,000 miles on the clock comes along. For years,… more»

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