Survivor Cars

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

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16,000 Mile EXPeriment: 1982 Mercury LN7

1982 may not seem long enough ago to be showing cars from that era here, but I’m sure that some of you weren’t even born then. It’s also possible that a person born in 1982 could even be a… more»

Exclusive: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible

I’ve seen quite a few compact trucks with their roofs chopped off to make them into convertibles, but none of them were “factory” conversions like this Dakota. While these trucks didn’t leave the Dodge factory this way, the idea… more»

Patina Supreme: 1965 Chevy C-10 Longbed Pickup

Alright patina lovers, it’s time to swoon or drool as you prefer! The rest of us are just glad to see the rust hasn’t penetrated much. This good ol’ farm truck is listed on eBay with the $3,000 opening… more»

Stingray Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

At some point in time I think any and every car enthusiast has shared an appreciation and desire to own a Corvette Stingray. Boasting alluring body lines and a V8 rumble, the Stingray is certainly a staple in automotive… more»

1993 Official Indy 500 Chevrolet Truck

While most of you are familiar with the idea of an Indy 500 (or other famous race) Pace Car and the corresponding replicas, you may not be aware that frequently there is a “Official Truck” of the races as… more»

Delphi Green Driver: 1973 Porsche 914

Among the legions of 914s we’ve featured over the years, this is the first one wearing a shade of paint called Delphi Green that I can recall. It’s an excellent 70s color and remains in very nice condition on… more»

One Owner, Barn Find! 1967 Shelby GT350

When it comes to rare and desirable vehicles, the name Shelby is near the top of the list. When you add the words “one owner” and “barn find”, you have a home run. This car is said to be… more»

37 Original Miles: 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th Anniversary

When the 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th-Anniversary coupe was introduced, there were some lingering questions about what the muscle car landscape would come to be. Would it disappear entirely? Would it be replaced by Honda Insights with extra battery… more»

What’s Old Is New Again? 1991 Nissan Figaro

The Nissan Figaro was one of four Back To The Future Nissan retro limited production cars introduced at the 1989 Tokyo auto show. All four (the other three were the Be-1, Pao and the S-Cargo) were based on a… more»

As New Dealer Trade: 1984 Chevy Corvette

It’s interesting to see collector cars wind up at modern car dealerships, placed for sale like any other new Malibu or Impala. And, truth be told, this 1984 Corvette has mileage typical of an executive lease or CPO vehicle… more»

Bigfork Brit: 1970 Morris Minor 1000 Van

Bigfork, Montana is one of the last places on the planet where I would expect to see a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 van, but that’s where this nice little example is located. The seller has it posted on Craigslist… more»

7,999 Original Miles: 1988 BMW M6

We tend to think there’s no chance time-capsule examples of certain limited production cars can still possibly be hiding out there. Then, something like this 1988 BMW M6 with under 8,000 miles on the clock comes along. For years,… more»

Amazing Find! 1970 Boss 429 Mustang Survivor

One of the rarest and most sought after muscle cars of all time is the Boss 429 Ford Mustang. So when Charlie Lyons heard from someone who told him that someone had a Boss 429 hidden in a garage,… more»

All Original! 1954 Nash Ambassador LeMans

A lot of people complain that new cars don’t have any character anymore, they all look the same. The same upward sweep along the sides, the same crease through the door handles, the same colors – or tones. This… more»

One Family Owned 1978 Corvette Pace Car

I’m not sure if it’s just that I have C3 Corvettes on my mind, but these cars have really been growing on me! This 1978 Pace Car Edition is really tempting, with just 35k miles and the L82 it… more»

4WD Wedge: 1989 Subaru XT

It’s difficult to chart the projected path of a future classic. I thought I was ahead of the curve when I snagged an original owner 1988 Subaru XT6 a few years ago, only to learn that while appreciated by… more»

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