Survivor Cars

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

Pace Bird: 1980 Pontiac Trans AM

Pace cars often catch our attention and desires. This 1980 Trans Am Turbo does exactly that. The 4.9 turbo V8 is an interesting engine, that isn’t common to see. Appearing in clean and original condition this Trans Am looks… more»

Grandma Driven: 25,704 Mile Chevy Celebrity

I often wonder what will happen to my cars when I meet my maker. It’s rare that an entire line of family members and friends share in your hobby to the level that you do, so I’m guessing my… more»

Surviving Dodge: 1961 Dodge D100 Sweptline

Who doesn’t love a clean and original pickup truck? This 1961 Dodge D100 is in excellent shape, and is the first year for this body style. You either love or hate the styling of this old pick up, we… more»

6,090 Original Miles: 1992 Olds Tornado

Finding cars that are rare and limited production with low miles isn’t hard. But ordinary vehicles that are usually used hard and put away wet only to end up on some corner used car lot is far more difficult…. more»

Orange Crush: 1979 International Scout II

While discovering a true barn find may be super exciting, that excitement can be diluted by the fact that a discovery is rusty, weather-beaten or otherwise past the point of saving. However, a barn find that remains in drivable… more»

Player’s Special: 1974 Lotus Europa

I’m not exactly sure why this Lotus is parked in what appears to be a gym, but the seller claims it has been in climate controlled storage for most of its life. I’m assuming it was storage somewhere other… more»

84 Years Original: 1932 Plymouth

There is nothing more exciting than seeing a true barn find with a nice layer of dust and dirt laid over the body work. This 1932 Plymouth PB sedan is in fully operation condition despite its looks, and is… more»

Old Lady Owned: 1962 Oldsmobile F85

Look at the interesting styling on this 1962 Oldsmobile F85. This car was owned by an old lady who eventually decided to parts ways with her car that she bought brand new. The seller mentions this F85 has some… more»

Grrrrrr! Mostly Original Sunbeam Tiger

It’s rare to find a survivor Sunbeam Tiger; so many have been modified both nicely and not-so-nicely if you want an original one they are hard to find. But that’s what we have here! Located in Arlington, Texas after… more»

I Want! 1935 MG TA Survivor Find

Isn’t this a breathtaking photograph? Wow. Especially for those The Red Car lovers like I am (my copy is sitting on my desk in front of me as I type). Actually, this is a 1936 MGTA, not a 40’s TC… more»

RX Lineage: 1979 Mazda RX-7

Many 1970’s cars have yet to receive the recognition they deserve, even in the Japanese realm. The first generation Mazda RX-7 is a great car that many may not yet see as a classic. Mazda is known for making… more»

Red Bandit: 1978 Trans Am

Who doesn’t want a Pontiac Trans Am? We have all seen Smokey and the Bandit, and there is just no way you couldn’t want this ’78 Trans Am 400 4 speed survivor. It is a one owner car with 26,000… more»

The Unloved 3er: 1983 BMW 320is

As some of you may recall, I purchased a project car a few months ago off of a farm. It’s a Euro-market BMW 320, and the reason there haven’t been any updates is because there’s nothing to report! The… more»

1963 Harley Davidson Police Trike Survivor

Continuing our salute to those men and women in police uniforms, we have this extremely original 1963 Harley Davidson Servi-Car with only 28,883 original miles showing. It’s available here on eBay where bidding is spirited, but there is a buy… more»

Going Dutch: 1983 Porsche 911 Police Car

While police on this side of the world rely heavily on V8 power and large sedan bodies, other parts of the universe deployed high-powered sports cars for high-speed highway pursuits. It’s not entirely different than from when various states used… more»

Fitting Tribute: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500

This beautiful 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 is a replica, a tribute to the fine folks that protect us every day. The builder of this car must have had a ton of respect for those who put their lives on… more»

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