Survivor Cars

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

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Diesel Rampabago! 1975 Winnebago Car Hauler

A Catepillar diesel-powered custom mid-70s Winnebago motorhome converted into a custom car hauler? Yes, please. I can’t imagine driving this rig anywhere and not having to answer questions about it. This incredibly cool 1975 Winnebago Motorhome Car Hauler, “Rampabago,”… more»

Rare ATV Mower: 1988 Yamaha Terrapro Moto-4

Sometimes you just have to be different. Life is too short to do whatever everyone else does, or to mow your lawn like everyone else does. This super-rare 1988 Yamaha Terrapro Moto-4 ATV with a factory Yamaha mower attachment… more»

Original L82: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is a survivor with a known ownership history. The first owner’s decision to order this classic with the optional L82 version of Chevrolet’s small-block V8 provides a welcome performance boost. Its exterior presents nicely, but… more»

Genuine Survivor: 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger

Cars from the 1970s spent decades in the wilderness. Many enthusiasts avoided vehicles from the Malaise Era, viewing them as inferior to those that came before and after. However, a new generation of enthusiasts views these cars more favorably… more»

Rock-Solid Driver: 1961 Pontiac Catalina 4-Door Hardtop

Practicality can be a major consideration for some enthusiasts when purchasing a classic. Anyone who has tried to maneuver a small child into the back seat of a two-door vehicle knows that you almost need the skills of a… more»

Original Paint: 1953 Ford Customline Tudor

If you take a hard line on your definition of a survivor, you will probably appreciate this 1953 Ford Customline Tudor. The seller claims that it retains its original paint and interior trim. If true, its condition is impressive… more»

40k-Mile Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Automobiles falling into the Time Capsule category are fascinating. The curious cat in me wants to know the how and why and the full story. Sure, some survivors are luxury Lincolns or Caddys purchased by a “mature” driver 50-60… more»

Big Red: 1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1

Touted by some automotive magazines of the era as grandma’s Corvette sedan, or similar descriptions, Buick put a Chevy small-block 350 LT1 in both the sedan and wagon versions of the Roadmaster beginning in 1994. It was a stroke… more»

Miniature Family Hauler: 1961 Hillman Minx Estate

There must have been a fun camaraderie in driving an imported car in the United States back in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cars such as Volkswagens, Renaults, Hillmans, and English Fords offered a compact, efficient alternative to… more»

43k Original Miles: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

While it might be true that we can’t have it all, this 1991 Ford Thunderbird offers most of what many people want from an automotive perspective. It combines luxury with affordability and, as the Super Coupe variant, delivers excellent… more»

Supercar In Miniature: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Some people buy one cool car in life, sell it too soon, and talk about it forever. Such was the case with a friend of mine and his mid-1970s Cosworth Vega, like the one shown here on ebay. If… more»

383 Stroker Power: This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

When Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle for the 1964 model year, few could have predicted just how beloved the nameplate would become. By 1969, the Chevelle had grown into one of the most desirable muscle cars on the road, and… more»

Enthusiast Owned: 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label

The reality is there are numerous cars and trucks of questionable value because they are so costly to maintain. And, if you combine this trait with the fact that many high-end vehicles are not looked after as carefully when… more»

10k Miles: 1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Trans Am

Anyone who watched the 2026 running of the Indianapolis 500 was treated to a barnburner, with some last lap heroics vaulting Felix Rosenquist to the win by the closest margin in race history, just .0233 seconds over David Malukas…. more»

Swiss Army Knife: 1971 Honda CL-175 Scrambler

Described by some as the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles, at least in the early 1970s, Honda’s CL-175 Scrambler was pretty close to being a motorcycle that could almost do it all. This 1971 Honda CL-175 Scrambler can be… more»

Show Winner: 1950 Studebaker Champion

Restored classics with a successful show history often cost more than many mere mortals can afford. However, if you are willing to settle on a more humble set of wheels, there are excellent choices available. Such is the case… more»