Survivor Cars

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

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Curvy Cat: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type was described as “The most beautiful car ever made” by none other than Enzo Ferrari. Who wouldn’t lust after all those curves? This particular example is a two-owner low-mileage 1968 Jaguar E-Type. It is a California… more»

Grandma’s 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

It turns out the little old lady isn’t always from Pasadena – sometimes she hails from Des Moines. That’s where this low-mileage 454 equipped 1971 Corvette LS5 resides and it even comes complete with documentation affirming its one-owner status…. more»

South Bend Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire

UPDATE – The seller just updated the listing and sadly, it doesn’t feature the sliding roof. When you think of Sport Utility Vehicles today, we doubt the name Studebaker comes to mind. Well, it may have if you were… more»

Mr. Norm’s 1969 Charger R/T 426 Hemi

UPDATE 3/9/2012 – This auction has ended, with the bidding reaching $49,999, but the reserve was never met. The seller has yet to relist the car, but it can still be found at their website. Some of the most… more»

Lake Sunapee Survivor: 1967 Amphicar

When I was a kid my mother told me a story about the day she went for a ride in a car that could drive from the land right into the water. The idea of a car which was… more»

Road Trip: 1965 Ford Country Squire Wagon

UPDATE 2/21/12 – Apparently the seller added a $6,500 BIN and it sold immediately! There is something appealing about these old wagons and it seems that everyone is starting to take notice. They are big and heavy, but when… more»

First in Austin: 1956 Volvo PV444

While looking through the classifieds, we found this 1956 Volvo PV444. The blue paint looks worn and faded, but it is claimed to be completely original and unrestored. The seller does not provide many details but we assume it… more»

One of None: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE 2/17/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $9,600 with 20 bids. This 1974 Plymouth Barracuda may appear to just be one of the countless unfinished project cars out there, but it is actually the original tooling… more»

Italian Luxury: 1962 Lancia Flaminia Berlina

UPDATE 2/14/12 – The auction ended with bidding at $9,400 reserve not met. If you were in the market for a luxury car back in the sixties, you had quite a few options. There were a slew of luxo… more»

British Hotrod: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster

UPDATE 2/13/12 – Bidding went up to $120,600 but it was not enough to meet reserve. There have been many heroes in the world of motor sports over the years. Names such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, and Erik… more»

Pickled Goat: 1966 Pontiac GTO

UPDATE 2/7/12 – The listing ended without selling. For many enthusiasts, the muscle car era provided some of the best automobiles to ever come out of America. The Mustang, Camaro, and GTO are some of the standouts in the… more»

Tarped for Twenty Five: 1968 Ford Mustang

UPDATE 2/3/12 – Bidding got up to $6,100 and the seller ended the auction presumably because it sold offline. What could be under that dusty blue tarp? We have always enjoyed trying to guess what could be lurking under… more»

One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Porsche 912

UPDATE 1/27/11 – Sold for $16,201 with 36 bids. Much like the 914, there has been much debate over whether the 912 is a true Porsche or not. Even though it was based on the 911, there are those… more»

Beautiful Investment: 1956 Porsche 356A

You are probably assuming that this 1956 Porsche 356A is just another restored trailer queen. This 356 is actually all original and could be one the best surviving examples of this model still in existence. It looks almost as… more»

Card Holding Member: 1973 Porsche 914

UPDATE 1/23/12 – Bidding ended at $7,000, but it did not meet reserve. Ever since the 914 was first released in 1970, people have debated whether it was a real Porsche or not. Some owner’s clubs have even rejected… more»

Orange All Over: 1974 Volvo 144 California Edition

UPDATE 1/14/12 – The $2,900 Buy It Now was selected. Sure we would all love to own the aforementioned Shelby GT350, but for many of us, the price keeps it out of reach. Even if we could afford cars… more»