Survivor Cars

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

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Affordable Italian: 1958 Lancia Appia

Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»

V8 Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant

From 1974 until the mid to late 1980s this Plymouth Valiant was a car that might as well have been invisible. By that, I mean these cars were very common, daily transportation appliances that didn’t turn many heads. These… more»

Lightweight Grand National: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo

The seller of this lovely 1987 Buick Regal Turbo makes some interesting assertions about the car, most of which are likely true but that I hadn’t thought of before. For instance, he notes that this model made extensive use… more»

Rarely Stock: 1984 VW GTI

This first-generation VW GTI is said to have just 73,000 miles from new and remain in preserved condition. The seller claims he is selling the MK1 hot hatch due to lack of use and the desire to own a… more»

Low Mileage Luxury Locomotive: 1973 Imperial

You cannot explain the seventies.  They had to be lived.  People were so much more easygoing.  24 hour news wasn’t a thing when you had to put aluminum foil on your TV antenna to get a station.  Children went… more»

All Original Survivor: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Reader Frank C is helping the owners of this Jaguar E-Type sell it. Since it’s a survivor, he thought his fellow readers might enjoy seeing it and that one of you might even want to buy it! While it… more»

25 Original Miles! 1993 Plymouth Sundance

How does this happen: a 1993 Plymouth Sundance with just 25 miles from new! This is basically a car that was never test driven, and certainly not used by anyone on a daily basis. The condition would seem to… more»

Throwback Machine: 1974 Dodge B-Series Custom

It’s hard not to love a van that hails from an era when what would otherwise be considered a work truck could be transformed into a fantasy palace on wheels. This 1974 Dodge B-Series Van is said to wear… more»

Museum Quality: 1991 Isuzu Trooper

I hate to give things away, but as I’ve been alluding to recently, I’ve got my sights set on a vintage Japanese 4×4 project, and it’s damn close to this incredible Isuzu Trooper said to be a museum quality… more»

Time Machine: 1973 Ford Econoline Van

The “Van” era was a cool place in time, and some of the period correct vans that pop up out of the wood work are true rolling works of art like this 1973 Ford Econoline van. With groovy and… more»

Some Fenders Is All You Need: 1937 Ford Standard Coupe

You have to admit, prewar V-8 Ford coupes are cool.  Ford did a fantastic job styling these cars from 1932 through 1940.  From bootleggers and early NASCAR to restorations and street rods, these cars are still coveted today.  Take… more»

5,691 Miles? 1980 Corvette In Virginia

The seller tells us that this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has only 5,691 miles “to the best of my knowledge.” Parts of the car certainly look like this could be true, but I would recommend an in-person inspection. If you… more»

16K Miles from New: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

Even if a car is a benchmark vehicle, does it demand a price tag well above market? That’s the question for any potential buyers of this 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra, which has just 16,112 miles from new. This early… more»

18,554 Miles In 48 Years: 1970 Chevrolet C/20 Pickup

Believe it or not, trucks used to do actual work.  They were designed to help people perform many different jobs.  The “Cowboy Cadillacs” of today would stun our ancestors into thinking we had gone soft.  Despite this dichotomy, America… more»

All Original, One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco

First generation Ford Broncos continue to be hot collectibles. With very strong after-market support, they are fairly easy to work on and rebuild. This one is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and is said to be a one-owner, original… more»

American Style: 1960 Mercury Parklane

There are so many great cars to be found, but few hold a torch as bright as this 1960 Mercury Parklane. With tremendous styling and presence, this sweet Merc has covered 70,000 miles in its lifetime and has been… more»

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