Survivor Cars

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

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1948 Studebaker Champion Survivor

This 1948 Studebaker Champion has been preserved by a long line of owners who appreciated originality. The first owner drove the car until his passing in 1963. It then passed on to his son, who used it as a… more»

Jesse James’ Honey Bee: 1976 Datsun B210

Supposedly this 1976 Datsun B210 is currently owned by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. That is interesting, but it doesn’t really do anything for me. The fact that this Datsun has avoided the ravages of rust is… more»

Dismantled Survivor: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500

This 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 was supposedly purchased from the original owner 25 years ago. A restoration attempt then ensued, but this is as far as they got before putting it into storage. The original 318/auto drivetrain is still with… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1965 Mustang Convertible

It is astounding to think that a car purchased almost 50 years ago could go through life and only cover 19k miles. Especially when that car is a 1965 Mustang convertible. Pony cars were built to have fun, but… more»

Perfect Pairing: 1953 Alvis-Healey Roadster

When Alvis Motor and the Healey Company struck a deal in the early 1950’s to build a car together, the result was a car that was both beautiful and fantastic to drive. Sadly, after only 25 cars were built… more»

Italian from Detroit: 1953 Hudson Italia Prototype

We don’t normally feature cars that have been photographed in a studio, but when we stumbled across this 1953 Hudson Italia on eBay, we knew we had to feature it. This breath-taking car is the actual prototype that resulted… more»

Strange Obsession: Nine Oldsmobile Troféos

People collect all sorts of things. Baseball cards, beanie babies, stamps, Oldsmobile Troféos… Well, we don’t know too many people who collect that last one, but there is at least one individual in the world who does and he… more»

Little Giant: 1959 Goliath 1100 Express Truck

With a name like Goliath, you would think this rare truck would be powered by a large displacement engine and would be capable of towing incredibly heavy loads, but in reality it is a small truck with an even… more»

1 of 461: 1984 Bitter SC Coupe

Here’s another luxury GT that you don’t see very often, especially on our shores. It’s a 1984 Bitter SC Coupe and it may have been based off the Opel Senator, but the body was obviously influenced by the Ferraris… more»

Granny’s Red 1967 Camaro Convertible

Chances are that straight-six powered pony cars don’t get your blood pumping, but we think this 1967 Camaro Convertible has enough going for it to give it some consideration. The little old lady who ordered it, cared for it… more»

25k Mile 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible

It has been mentioned before that estate sales can be great places to find cars and reader Andrew N. has just proved that point once again. This one-owner 1967 Plymouth Sports Fury convertible is claimed to be completely original… more»

Baby Ferrari: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Why do people call the Fiat X1/9 a “baby Ferrari”? Could it be mid-mounted engine? Italian heritage? Shared parent company? We’re not quite sure, but we have seen quite a few X1/9 owners show up at Ferrari shows with… more»

Finned Find: 1959 Cadillac Convertible

If you like your classic cars to have fins, then this 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible might be right up your alley, as it has the largest fins ever fitted to a factory built car. The current owner has… more»

Pampered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

The seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro claims it has been pampered and meticulously cared for since new. The odometer currently reads just 14k miles and the seller claims that it’s all original. Given the condition and age, it… more»

Preserved 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The seller of this 1969 Camaro SS claims that it is a true unrestored “survivor” and that it’s even still wearing its original paint. They have plenty of documentation to back their claims, but they felt that the original… more»

Low Mileage 1965 Buick Riviera GS Survivor

The odometer of this 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport currently reads just 18,290 miles and the seller believes this is accurate and correct. There doesn’t seem to be any documentation to prove the mileage is correct, but the condition… more»

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