Survivor Cars

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

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Kidney, Anyone? 1984 Ferrari 512 BBI

Although I’ve never been a Ferrari fanatic by any stretch, the 512 Berlinetta Boxer has always stood out as one I’d love to own. I credit the design, which blends together 80s excess with the classic Ferrari silhouette. It’s… more»

The Super 88: 1987 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

This 1987 Oldsmobile 88 is described by the seller as a labor of love, featuring a variety of custom touches that reflect his own preferences for personalization. While it’s sometimes hard to determine the value of a car like… more»

Go Buy It Now! 1962 Studebaker Lark

If you are anywhere near Palm Springs, California, click on this craigslist link right now and go buy this car! I am in complete shock that a classic Studebaker in this condition is only priced at $2,800. Seriously —… more»

Classy Chassis! 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I

Back in the era this car was built, many luxury manufacturers built chassis and sent them to coachbuilders for the final body. Rolls Royce was no exception and the Phantom I model received bodies from many different manufacturers. This… more»

Practically Perfect Porsche: 1973 911T Survivor

“But it’s brown!” I can hear your exclamations already — my uncle had a theory that brown and green cars survive because those are the two ugliest colors to paint cars — don’t yell at me, it was his… more»

33,000 Genuine Miles: 1962 Mercury Monterey Sedan

The owner of this 1962 Mercury Monterey claims that from a few feet away the car looks new, and the photos seem to bear out that claim. He has decided to sell it, and this is an opportunity to… more»

44,000 Original Miles: 1973 Ford Maverick

When it was in production, the Ford Maverick was not what you would call a rare car by any stretch of the imagination. However, like so many of its contemporaries, it was seen as a basic transportation option that… more»

Original Owner: 1961 Imperial Crown Coupe

There is no denying that Mopar had some very interesting and stylish machines getting approved through the design department, like this 1961 Imperial Crown Coupe. We can thank Virgil Exner for such interesting and unique machines. Although this Mopar… more»

Solid People Mover: 1956 Ford Country Sedan

If you need a family car and don’t really have the heart to buy a new “people carrier,” then perhaps this 1956 Ford Country Sedan is the car for you. It can carry up to eight people, and will… more»

1 Of 138: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

The Cadillac Eldorado was the Official Pace Car for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. Cadillac produced a total of 566 Pace Car editions, of which, 513 eventually found their way to Cadillac dealerships across the country. These cars were used… more»

Low Mileage Art: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Van

The American Van craze brought about a new realm of customization, but more importantly, many of these machines became rolling works of art. Featuring a “Riverboat Gambler” theme, this 1977 Chevrolet G20 is a fabulous time warp with incredible… more»

Reader Find: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo

Even if massive land yachts aren’t your thing, it’s hard to not be a little jealous of Reader David A. You see, he got a lead on a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo that had been parked in a carport for… more»

4,539 Original Miles: 1975 AMC Pacer DL

With under 5,000 miles from new and extensive documentation, this 1975 AMC Pacer may be the best left in existence. The Pacer is listed with a $25,000 Buy-It-Now, and bidding is at $1K with the reserve unmet. The second… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1989 Honda Civic DX Hatchback

This 1989 Honda Civic may not be on the top of your collector car bucket list, but this little hatchback will appeal to plenty of gearheads and is probably the best example of a fourth generation Civic on the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1987 Chrysler Conquest

If you’ve been on the hunt for a fun, cheap, rear wheel drive sports car you might just want to give Reader George W’s Chrysler Conquest a closer look! These badge engineered Mitsubishi Starions pack a surprising punch from… more»

Turbocharged V6: 1978 Buick Lesabre Sport Coupe

When Buick downsized the Lesabre in 1977, they were available in a Sport Coupe to bring back the feeling of performance which had a 301 cubic inch V-8 standard. For 1978, The Lesabre Sport Coupe, along with the Regal… more»