Survivor Cars

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

Never Seen One: ’91 Olds Cutlass Calais 442

For a few years, GM made some hay with its high-output Quad 4 engine doing duty in a variety of entry level products. What I didn’t realize is that it also gave birth to the 442 moniker on a… more»

1 of 200: T-Top’d 1979 Chrysler 300

What is it about T-Tops? Why do they make certain cars seem more special or desirable? I’m not sure why, since all they really serve to do is reduce a car’s structural rigidity, but that’s not really the point…. more»

Digital Dash & Window Louvers: ’83 280ZX

Not too many details are offered on this sweet 1983 Datsun 280ZX, but I don’t need much more than the photos to convince myself that I want it. Digital dash cluster, a low-mileage straight six, manual transmission and the… more»

Does 29K + 300 = Your Next Car?

Looking right at home in it’s current garage home, this 1965 Chrysler 300 has some unusual features in addition to being very original that make it quite a prize. I could see a lot of folks getting enthusiastic about… more»

Presidents or Plants? 1940 Cadillac Parade Car

At this time of Thanksgiving, it’s natural for one’s mind to wander to thoughts of floats and festivals as events like the annual Thansgiving Day Parade unfold on our televisions screens. It also reminds me of a time when… more»

Disco Purple: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvettes have always been nice looking machines, but with so many around they can start to blend in. So, what do you do to make yours stand out? Well, you could spray it with bright purple metal flake paint!… more»

Save Me From Myself! 1977 Triumph TR7

There are times when I post a find intentionally in the hopes that one of you intrepid readers buys it–and saves me from myself. This is one of those times! This beautiful Triumph TR7 has 106,000 miles on it,… more»

Less Than 50,000 Miles: 1973 Trans Am

Wearing an uncommon shade of green this ’73 Trans Am is a beautiful survivor. Having covered only 47,000 miles this is a Brewster green dream come true. With 5 days remaining, bidding has reached $25,100. Find it here on… more»

First taste of freedom: Toledo Treadle Tricycle

For many of us, our first taste of freedom came in the form of either a tricycle, or a bicycle. The excitement of going where you wanted to, going as fast as you wanted to, and perhaps, even being… more»

S’no Foolin’! 1973 AMF Harley-Davidson Y440

Never seen snow! Just kidding, but it’s not too often that a person sees a snowmobile sitting on gravel. This one is a 1973 AMF Harley-Davidson Y440 and it’s listed on eBay. The current bid price is just under… more»

Unbelievable! 1969 Yenko Chevelle With Only 1,200 Miles!

Undoubtedly, the 1,200 original documented miles on this 1969 Yenko Chevelle were mostly acquired 1/4 mile at a time! This is a genuine two-owner Yenko with documentation from day one when it was delivered to a dealer in Hinsdale,… more»

328 Mile Italian: 1974 Harley-Davidson SX-125

Here’s one for you collectors of small bikes. This is a 1974 Harley-Davidson SX-125 and it’s on eBay with a bid price of just over $1,500. There are still four days left on the auction and there is no… more»

Drop Top Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

This ’70 Impala was tucked away into storage in 1981 with only 51,000 miles, and is still in great shape after its long hibernation. Running, but needing some attention, this drop top will be a great cruiser once fully… more»

Cleanest Rotary Around: 1979 Mazda RX-7

It’s amazing the impact your very first car can have on your entire automotive life. My very first car was an ’87 Mazda RX-7 and I’ve had a strange on again off again relationship with these rotary powered oddballs… more»

Nice Driver: 1956 Buick Special

We love 56 Buicks! Especially this 2 door hardtop model. In ready to drive condition, this 56 Buick Special is a nice example. The engine and tranny have been rebuilt and really this Buick needs nothing to be enjoyed… more»

B+ Honey Bee: 1977 Datsun B-210 Honey Bee

Does anyone have a 100′ x 100′ garage for rent? I need more space; so many cars, so little time. Speaking of little, this little buzzer is a 1977 Datsun B-210 Honey Bee and it’s on eBay with a current… more»

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