Survivor Cars

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

The Missus’ Quiet Muscle: Survivor 1967 Camaro

According to the seller of this 1967 Chevy Camaro, this is a one in a million find. I suppose there’s some truth to that, considering the level of equipment and preservation at play. Do you agree? This Camaro was… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Firebird Esprit Basement Find

This second generation Firebird might not seem all that special as far as muscle cars go, but it is a rust free one owner car with complete service records! It has always lived in the same garage in San Francisco, California since… more»

Don’t Hack it Up: 8,772 Mile Ford Mustang Ghia

Oh, this listing makes me angry. Not because of any issue with the car, as I  actually like these early Ghia-edition Mustangs quite a bit. Utilized to take advantage of Dearborn’s connections to the creator of the original Pantera,… more»

2 Owner Mopar: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe

How great is it to find a vintage car that has only had two owners? Sometimes a low owner car can look like a train wreck, but in the case of this 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe, it almost looks… more»

Survivor Or Restored: 1934 Buick Club Sedan

Look what Jamie found! Ain’t she a beauty? Thanks Jamie! This Buick listed on eBay is described as a survivor, but it’s likely had some restoration. It’s surely been repainted and the roof insert appears to also have been replaced…. more»

Nearly New! 3,453 Mile 1987 Ford Taurus LX

Back in 1986 when it was first introduced, the “jelly bean” Ford Taurus’s styling was quite controversial. Now, it looks much more normal. This garage find has only 3,453 original miles and has never been driven in the salt,… more»

Special Touring Edition: 1984 Olds Toronado

After featuring a well-preserved Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Touring Edition, I have been spending way too much time pouring over craigslist for nicely-preserved (but cheaper) Touring Edition models across the Olds lineup. Imagine my surprise, then, upon finding this 1984 Toronado here… more»

4×4 Ragtop: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible

It’s top-down weather here in the Midwest, oddly enough, since it’s still February. This may be one of the most eye-catching convertibles that a person could own, or at least one of the most unusual. This is a 1989… more»

$2,375 4WD: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon

Here’s a good winter car (winter beater?) if anyone is still experiencing snow and ice out there. It’s a 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon 4WD and this one has a 5-speed! This 32-year old winter wagon is on Craigslist with… more»

Two-Fer Sale: 1977 Volkswagen Iltis

Who doesn’t love a two-fer sale?! If you happen to have $16,000 lying around, and really who doesn’t.. (cough).. you could buy both of these unusual 1977 Volkswagen Iltis tough utility vehicles (TUVs?). Or, if you insist on breaking… more»

Vitamin C: 1974 Honda Civic

Did you have your orange juice this morning? If not, here’s another chance to get your daily dose of Vitamin C. This juicy 1974 Honda Civic is one sweet pick. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price… more»

Boosted Bird: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo

This bad, boosted bird is a 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo, giving your bird a little extra little bird seed for your daily flight into town. This is yet another one of those vehicles that falls into the category… more»

Pepto Plymouth: 1956 Plymouth Belvedere

Here’s another great looking pink car, this one is a 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe. From this photo it looks like it’s almost new, other than some faded/chipped paint on the roof. This forward-look Belvedere hardtop is listed on… more»

Another 1-of-1! Survivor 1970 Dodge Charger

A few days ago, we debated the merits of a Ford Maverick sedan with a decoded VIN revealing it was one-of-one in its combination of options and colors. Well, fasten your seatbelts for another ride on the rarity train… more»

Of Course It’s In California: 1966 Catalina Convertible

Where else would a beautiful Pontiac Catalina convertible be hiding out but California? And with black paint this shiny, it would be hard to hide any body defects! It’s located in Daly City near San Francisco (ah, to fly… more»

Super Stude: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona

This car isn’t “pink”, it’s officially Rose Mist Poly, come on, don’t call it pink! It’s a 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,500 but the reserve isn’t met. It… more»

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