Survivor Cars

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

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Time Machine: 1947 Buick Super Convertible

Our jaws dropped when we found this 1947 Buick Super Convertible. It can be a challenge to find a clean 10 year old car, let alone one that has been around for 66 years! This Buick is claimed to… more»

1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Coupe

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, cars aren’t built how they use to be. After 74 years, this 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Coupe is not just running and driving, but is even still wearing its original paint… more»

1935 Chevrolet Coupe Survivor

This 1935 Chevrolet 3-window coupe has just been pulled out of a barn in Gower, Missouri. The owner has rebuilt the carburetor and cleaned up the wheels, but other than that it is claimed to be all original. A… more»

Lustre Survivor: 1963 Mercury Marauder

Update 4/12/13 – This one has been relisted here on eBay with updated photos. From 3/22/13 – A light pink Mercury Marauder might not sound all that enticing for most, but this 1963 Mercury Marauder is a documented survivor… more»

Ready to Race: 1969 Camaro SS/RS

When Chevrolet gave the Camaro all-new sheet metal in ’69, they produced what would quickly become one of the most sought after Pony cars, especially among the drag racing crowd. For many drag racers, the Camaro SS/RS with the… more»

Black Plate Special: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

If that last T-Bird was too rusty for you, then we have a good option. This 1955 Thunderbird was built on the first day of production and has lived its whole life in sunny California. After sitting in storage… more»

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Survivor

This is one of those cars that you would expect to see at one of the big auction houses. There would be yelling, excitement, and the bidding would get out of control. Instead the owner has decided to quietly… more»

Low Mileage 1969 Chevrolet Corvair

I tend to be leery of low mileage claims unless there is documentation that can prove it, but every once in a while you come across a car that looks like it might actually be low mileage. This 1969… more»

Real Deal Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some “survivor” claims are hard to swallow. When we first saw this 1957 Bel Air, we had a hard time believing that it was still wearing its original paint and interior. This car is 56 years old and it… more»

1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Ram Air III

When we first found this Trans Am bidding was only around $1k, but within a few short hours it shot up to over $17k! That is impressive considering that the auction still has 7 days left. There is a… more»

1967 Buick GS400 Convertible Survivor

The Gran Sport was the performance version of Buick’s Skylark and it was built to run with the other muscle cars of the day. This one is claimed to be unrestored and appears to be in remarkable condition. There… more»

Spring Special: 1971 Ford Ranchero

With spring almost here, we have already begun thinking about what to get for a summer project. This 1971 Ford Ranchero Special was garage kept for most of its life and could be a great project. It was used… more»

Twin Cam Survivor: 1975 Cosworth Vega

The Chevy Vega might not be highly collectable or sought after, but if you come across one of the few Vegas that came with a Cosworth tuned Twin Cam engine, you have a rare and fun to drive car… more»

Rusty Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop

The history of the Muscle Car is a topic of much debate, but for many enthusiasts the first true muscle car was Pontiac’s GTO. The Goat made its debut in 1964 as a performance option for the Tempest, but… more»

Sublime Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

After Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964, the other American manufactures scrambled to respond with their own versions of the Pony car. For Chevrolet, it came as the Camaro. For the Chrysler Group, their response came much later with… more»

Bond’s Wagon: 1965 Aston Martin DB6 Brake

Whether you call it a station wagon or a shooting brake, it doesn’t really matter. What really matters is that this 1965 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake is not only sporty, but spacious and far more practical than… more»