Survivor Cars

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

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85 Year Old Paint: 1930 Ford Model A

It always amazes me when I see original Ford Model Ts and As! To think they built these cars so well that they survive 85+ years without having to be restored, is just incredible! The seller of this Model… more»

Saved from Scrap: 1983 Dodge Mirada

Lately, I’ve been asking myself why I don’t just buy some of the cars I pillage parts from in the scrap yard. I could care less about the junk title (we don’t title cars older than 2001 in Rhode… more»

1981 VW Scirocco S: Honest MK1

Barn Finds reader Jim S. must have ESP: I just started looking for a new potential project car, and MK1 and MK2 Volkswagens have been on my radar screen. This early-model VW Scirocco here on eBay is an extremely clean… more»

Lowest Mileage Miata In The World?

The seller of this 1990 Miata claims that it could be the lowest mileage example left in the world. After selling my own early low-mileage Miata, I can see the appeal. Personally, I enjoyed my 250k mile car more,… more»

Sandpiper Survivor: 1977 Chevy Chevette

The Chevrolet Chevette will never be mistaken for a hot rod or even mildly entertaining driver, but there is some charm in a survivor-grade econobox that has withstood the test of time. Here on eBay is a special edition… more»

1976 Mercedes-Benz 200: Hearse-Equipped

I’ll let it be known now: if I croak, this is the ride that I want to carry me. As the resident German car junkie, this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 hearse found here on eBay in Germany checks all the right… more»

Too Many Doors: 1957 Chevrolet

Thirty-five years in a barn don’t appear to have been too unkind to this Chevy listed on craigslist in Chico, CA. The $3,900 seems like it might be reasonable even for a four door. It’s claimed to be mostly rust… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

The worn out lacquer paint on this ’32 Coupe does scream “hot rod”, but the rest of the car is so original that it seems like a shape to chop things up. The original 4-cylinder is still in place… more»

1959 Volkswagen Beetle: How Do I Love Thee?

Classic cars are getting so desirable that even cars like this mass produced VW Beetle are starting to go up in value. Admittedly, it is getting harder to find clean rust-free cars like this ’59 with each passing year…. more»

Somebody Save Big Red: 1975 Ford LTD

Offered for sale here on craigslist in St. Louis, but apparently located in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, is this 1975 Ford LTD coupe. This should compliment the selection of other 1970s vintage offerings from the blue oval… more»

Original View: 1968 Olds Vista Cruiser

Thanks to Charles H for sending a link to this beautiful 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser for sale here on eBay with a BIN price of $21,900 (offers accepted.) Since the seller has the original window sticker, we know this… more»

Arizona Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger

The seller’s uncle is the only owner of this original 1973 Dodge Charger. It’s located in Phoenix, Arizona and is up for sale in a short 3-day no-reserve auction here on eBay, where bidding is currently at $1,575 with… more»

Update: 1968 AMX Piranha For Sale Again

Back in March, we featured this AMX Piranha, although we didn’t know much about them then (and still don’t know a whole lot now). However, the great thing is that thanks to this seller, we know a little more… more»

1988 Dodge Aries K: The Legend

You might be shocked to learn we have not featured a Chrysler K-Car in quite some time! Well, not to worry – one of our readers has found perhaps the best example on the market today, here on eBay… more»

Super Survivor: 1963 Impala SS Coupe

Offered for sale here on craigslist in Springfield, Missouri, is this impressive original 1963 Impala SS two door hardtop. This one is just the way many of us would like to find it, in very good original, non-restored condition.

1955 Buick Roadmaster Riviera

This Buick has supposedly been in storage for the past 16 years! It does look complete and in decent condition, but no mention is made about whether or not it has been restored in the past. The seller has… more»

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