Survivor Cars

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

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Golden Opportunities: 1966 Pontiac LeMans

At a glance, you can almost imagine a GTO badge on this Pontiac. For some of us, this old LeMans listed on eBay would be a great driver. It could take us back to our younger days, driving the kind… more»

Original Paint: 1938 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead

It’s a rare occurrence to find factory applied paint on anything that is eighty years old, let alone an old motorcycle. Most of these bikes were ridden in all types of weather and eventually parked in less than ideal… more»

Package Deal: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible And A Boat

Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 sale? Most of us are bargain hunters and this is an unusual pairing: a 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible and a 1959 Aerocraft Boat. The seller has them both listed in the same Craigslist post,… more»

White Delight: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Back in 1991, I had a white 300E and it was a great car. It would have been much more fun to have a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL like this one that’s posted on Craigslist. The photos and text can… more»

Hello, Old Friend: 1987 Shelby Charger Revisited

Writing about past posts is always an exercise in creativity, as we have to give the readers something in the way of an update about a previously posted car. In the case of this 1987 Shelby Charger that we… more»

Turbo 4-Speed: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

While finding a Cavalier convertible isn’t too challenging (but getting harder), its corporate sibling the Sunbird is far more obscure and near impossible to find in Turbo form. This is a bit of a unicorn, if you fancy GM… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1960 Chrysler Windsor Golden Lion

This cool 1960 Chrysler Windsor was inherited by reader Charles S. in January of 2015. In his words:  By mid April 2015 I had the car running, and by the end of May it was driving. The all original… more»

Modified Survivor: 1958 VW Beetle

This 1958 VW Beetle is listed by the seller as a preserved California example, sporting the requisite amounts of patina that has become synonymous with the air-cooled rat rod crowd. Although this rough exterior seems too good to be… more»

Options Are Everything: 1973 Corvette 454 Convertible

Options are everything when considering a vintage Corvette.  The difference between a base engine car with an automatic and little else and either a fully optioned or ordered for competition car is considerable.  Sadly, as the seventies wore on,… more»

BMW Fighter: 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN

It’s hard to believe now but 1975 was a turning point for both GM and Ford. GM was offering up this 1975 Chevrolet Nova LN for buyers wishing to buy American but have a more European experience. This example… more»

Vista Cruiser Cousin: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon

As a fan of sporty cars and wagons, a car like this 1965 Buick Sport Wagon seems like the best of both worlds. It’s almost like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, “You got sport on my wagon!”… more»

Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction

In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»

Big Fish: 1967 AMC Marlin

The Marlin was hatched during the second age of the fastback. What began as the Tarpon based on the compact Rambler American in 1964 became the Rambler Classic based Marlin in 1965. For the 1967 model, the Marlin moved up to… more»

Estate Sale: 1970 AMC Hornet

Does this car look familiar? The photos have an eerie washed-out look to them but man, what a car! Yes, I’ve said that before about this 1970 AMC Hornet, it was featured on Barn Finds last July. Now it’s… more»

3,032 Miles From New: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

I recently came across perhaps one of the best Triumph Spitfires left in existence when flipping through the March edition of Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine (guilty pleasure – great content if you’re a reader). They have a monthly section that amounts… more»

Pair Of No-Miles 1980 Chevrolet Pickups

These two 1980 Chevrolet pickups were said to be found on a farm in a “well sealed barn” in Canada.  They are essentially new trucks with virtually no miles and are a little bit of a mystery.  The blue… more»

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