Survivor Cars

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

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Prewar Survivor: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe

Do you ever just look at a car and wonder how it made its way thought time? I think this 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is one of those cars where you just stare in amazement of its condition. This… more»

Ready To Roll Original: 1959 Desoto Firedome

If you have ever desired to have an uncommon, and uniquely designed car, then the Desoto Firedome may be for you. The interestingly styled front bumper with the large fins make for a cool and unique car that there aren’t many left… more»

7,168 Original Miles: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500

Neat as a pin, this 1960 Ford Fairlane is an excellent condition survivor, having covered very few miles in its lifetime. Originally a Tennessee car, this Ford is now in Michigan although it has spent the majority of its life in… more»

Rare Beast: 1984 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe

Rare is a curious and sometimes contentious word. Saying that a vehicle is rare more often than not brings out the “just because it’s rare doesn’t mean that it’s valuable” comments. And, that can be true that just because… more»

Immaculate 1986 Eagle Limited Wagon

This has to be one of the nicest Eagle Wagons out there! It’s been listed for sale for several months, but it would appear the seller has finally decided to be realistic with their valuation of it. At first,… more»

Unrestored 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda With Only 36k Miles!

It may hard to believe, but this Hemi-powered beast is claimed to have never been restored! It looks amazing and if the story checks out, this could be one of the best Hemi ‘Cudas left in the world. There has been… more»

Vega or Pinto? 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

Tiny wagon fans, here’s a 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback and the bidding is going crazy-go-nuts on eBay with 35 bids and a current price of $5,000! It’s located at a dealership, or broker, in sunny Los Angeles, California. I… more»

All the Goodies! 1986 Dodge Omni GLH

More and more, I think the 1980s represent my favorite era of vehicles. There was just something slightly obnoxious, slightly irreverent about cars from this era – almost like they knew they were odd little upstarts, but still wanted… more»

Less Than 10,000 Miles: 1993 Mustang Cobra

Not much is said about this Fox Body Mustang that comes with the impressive Cobra package. Considered one of the first successful projects of Ford’s internal SVT division, the Cobra of the early 90s was not necessarily a sophisticated… more»

Surviving In Style: 1974 Cadillac Coupe Deville

When it came to American luxury in 1974, could you really beat the Cadillac Coupe Deville? Long and sleek, with chrome and no goofy plastic, or rubber bumpers. Just style and class for the everyday businessman of America. Believed… more»

Near-New Apparatus: 1965 Dodge Power Wagon

It’s amazing what’s hiding away in firehouses across the USA. This 1965 Dodge Power Wagon isn’t the first low-mileage apparatus we’ve featured, but it sure is one of the nicest. With less than 12,000 original miles, this former pumper… more»

Classic Survivor: 1964 Chevelle Malibu

What a great looking Chevelle! I love this body style and it looks great in Meadow Green Metallic. The seller claims that it is an all original two owner car, with some recent work to make it drivable. The odometer… more»

Everything’s Dry in Texas: 1970 Toyota Hilux

Due to rust and relative obscurity, finding a vintage Japanese pickup in the USA is one of the more difficult project vehicle searches you can embark on – particularly if you’re looking for a nice one. Starting your search… more»

Plain Green Wrapper! 1973 Buick LeSabre With 16k Miles

Yes, I know, it’s green, just like a lot of the survivors we’ve come across lately. I’m not sure what it is that makes green (and some would argue brown) cars survivor candidates, but perhaps it’s not just me… more»

Potential Bargain! 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans

This beautiful little car is a 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible and it sure looks like a nice one. The price is nice, too. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $5,900 or you can make… more»

Your Next Winter Car: 1984 Audi 4000 S Quattro

There are a lot of 4s in this one: it’s a 1984 Audi 4000 S Quattro, with all 4 wheels being powered, it has 4 doors, 4 headlights, 4 rings on the grille, and it’s 4 states away from me… ok, I’m pushing things… more»