Survivor Cars

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

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Bronze It! 1972 AMC Ambassador Survivor

If you want a perfect example of what AMC was producing for middle America in the early 1970s, this is it! Resplendent in Baja Bronze Metallic paint that I think may be original (there’s no sign of masking around… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Volvo 1800ES

Seller Description: This is solid, running, driving 1800ES that I have owned for 10 years. I bought it as a non-running garage find and have turned it into a reliable runner. I am currently suffering from the typical collector… more»

Boop-Oop-A-Doop! 1971 Chevy Nova

This Nova may seem pretty boring but it is mostly original and has a fun name; Betty Boop!  The original vinyl top and rust have been replaced with paint that’s probably close to the color of the original vinyl…. more»

5 Speed Survivor: 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder

This 1987 Maserati Biturbo convertible is in impressive condition and wears high mileage for a vehicle that typically can appear delapidated with the odometer barely broken in. Although reliability has always been an issue, this turbocharged 5-speed example here… more»

Terrific Tahoe: 1983 Chevrolet S-10

I don’t know if sellers are coming out of the woodwork with their time capsules or if they’ve always been here and I haven’t noticed it as much as I have in the last couple of years. This 1983… more»

Ramblin’ Wagon: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 880

I’m a huge fan of the stacked-headlight fifth-generation Ramblers and this 1965 Rambler Ambassador 880 Wagon looks like a winner. It even has a manual transmission! I know, a manual in a wagon may not be ideal for most… more»

Long Lincoln: 1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe

By 1973, the fifth-generation Lincoln Continental had grown to over nineteen-feet in length, but it was still a few inches shorter than the peak 1977-79 models. This 1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe is long on quite a few things – beauty,… more»

Not Perfectly Original But Perfect! 1973 Corvette

One of these days I will own a C3 Corvette, if only to see if either the naysayers or enthusiasts are right about these cars. I still think as a general rule they are inexpensive for what they offer,… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera

This Buick Riviera is claimed to have had only one owner and to have covered only 32k miles since new! We would normally be leery of such claims, but the photos do make them easy to believe here. Not… more»

Sport’n Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Sport Fury

Large scale coupes are always neat to look at as their proportions are somewhat massive. This Sport Fury has large proportions, but is really a stunner with its coloring, and fantastic survivor condition.  Having only covered 34,351 miles in… more»

Faded Survivor: 1979 Maserati Merak SS

I’ve always been a fan of the Maserati Merak, but these cars have gotten expensive and hard to find. The styling isn’t for everyone, but I like it, even with the rubber bumpers. The seller has known the car… more»

Designer Car? 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout

There have been many trends through time, such as “Members Only” jackets, “Aigner” purses, and even trendy designer snow boots. For whatever the reason, some things just happen to wind up as “designer” items, even automobiles. Although I am… more»

Two Owners And 60,000 Miles: 1955 Buick Special

With great style, a nail head V8, and a 3 speed manual transmission, this low mileage Buick Special looks like a great driver quality project. Having only been a two owner car in its lifetime, the seller is claiming… more»

Super Suburban: 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon

With the Korean War in the rearview mirror and government restrictions lifted, Plymouth had high hopes for it’s mildly-redesigned 1954 models. This 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon, or Suburban Wagon, is a two-owner Colorado car and it’s still in Calhan, Colorado…. more»

Diamonds are Forever: 1947 Diamond T 306 Truck

Diamond T trucks were known for their styling and features and were often called the Cadillac of trucks.  This is a very original old Diamond T is on its third owner. It’s said to have only 10,000 miles, but… more»

Low Miles, Original Owner: 1988 Nissan 300ZX

For a vehicle that can still be found in salvage yards and on craigslist – despite its generation’s production ending decades ago – the Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX is incredibly hard to find in decent condition. Usually, when there’s… more»