We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, with many suffering rust issues. That’s what makes this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 worth a closer look. This beauty is a solid survivor with none of the usual problems, and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT70 K0
The word “super” has different meanings, as we all know. When a person says the term “superbike”, that can mean a super fast motorcycle or one that was super successful, or anything in between. In the case of this… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
25K Original Miles: 1985 Ford F-150 Lariat
This 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat is a low-mileage survivor with the desirable short-bed configuration. A few years ago, a truck like this may not have grabbed your attention, but seeing one today in this sort of condition with… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stored Since 1990: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
When it comes to 1980s sports cars, few are as instantly recognizable as the S130-chassis Datsun 280ZX. This is a car that has the same sort of instant recognition capabilities as the Porsche 911, but it is far more… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
455 Transplant: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
This is a different one to categorize. When a “Turbo Coupe” doesn’t have a turbo engine anymore, is it still a Turbo Coupe? This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe has a Buick 455 V8 now, so is it a… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 56 Comments
20k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
A saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men.” It denotes how unforeseen circumstances can cause a project to run off the rails. Such is the case with the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. The company planned a production… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
36K and Bone Stock: 1986 Buick Grand National
We sometimes have to check ourselves as an editorial team to ensure we’re not overusing certain phrases or adjectives. One that comes up a lot is the term “survivor”, which we often associate with preserved cars that haven’t been… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low-Spec Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
This Quezal Gold 1972 Pontiac Ventura II looks great in almost all of the many photos that the seller has provided. They’re an interesting line of cars, being GM X-body cars, but not that X-body, this car is a… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
A Most Unlikely Racer: Original 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. Five years ago, a video from… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
31k Mile Running Project: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Like the Dodge Challenger, the American Motors Javelin would be relatively short-lived in the burgeoning pony car market. While the AMC product was built two years longer than the Dodge, both wrapped up in 1974 as an indicator that… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Same Owner Since ’74! 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000
For an eBay listing to begin with information about a vehicle’s history written by the terminally ill owner to be shared after he passes away is a pretty good indicator of what kind of love a car has received… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Matching Numbers Z Car: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z is basically the epitome of the classic or vintage sports car you hope to discover before someone else does. The reason being is it’s offered by the original owner with a paper trail for this… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Spotless Pickup: 1972 International Harvester 1210 4×4
Bidding has taken off and isn’t likely looking back for this 1972 International Harvester 1210 4×4 pickup. There’s a lot working in this truck’s favor, from its rust-free condition to its awesome original color scheme. Then there’s just the… more»
