Survivor Cars

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

A Lesson In Preservation: Jay Leno And The Jag

Most classic car enthusiasts know Jay Leno’s Garage. And with some 3.4 million subscribers, his Restoration Blog on YouTube gets plenty of attention too. The Blog is an every-few-month progress update for fans, designed to show how Jay and… more»

Pristine Prospector: 1985 Dodge Long Bed Pickup

One of the problems we currently have in this great country is that new pickup truck prices are skyrocketing.  Even at these inflated prices, finding a new pickup to purchase can be a challenge.   There are alternatives if you… more»

Star Car: 1961 Cadillac Convertible

Cadillac was created to occupy the “luxury” niche in the automobile kingdom. From the start, it set standards for reliability, then comfort. Charles Kettering, working for Cadillac, created the electric start, obviating the need for a crank. Cadillac introduced… more»

Low Mile 1988 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z

Chevrolet upped their game in 1985 with the introduction of the Camaro IROC-Z. This car is a 1988 convertible IROC-Z located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It has 35,766 miles on the odometer and looks like a bone stock, unmolested example… more»

52K Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

An odometer that shows 52,000 miles is a lot of miles on a 2 year old car but this car is 46 years old and is completely documented. This orange 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is located in Huntington Station, New… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino

No, it’s not a cup of coffee! The Cappuccino was a 2-seater roadster built by Suzuki in Japan from 1991-98. It was designed to meet Kei (microcar) standards for lower taxes and insurance in its homeland. The car weighs… more»

Gear Up for Winter: 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile

When snow is in your future, thoughts turn to dressing the daily driver in its traction devices. But there’s another solution. Here on craigslist is a 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile for sale, with an asking price of $18,000…. more»

Breezeway Ventilation: 1964 Mercury Montclair

1963 through 1968 full-size Mercurys could be had with the cool Breezeway back glass that disappeared into the trunk when not in use. But it wasn’t the first time the gimmick had been used, one that would eventually be… more»

19k Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

It is easy to underestimate the importance of Pontiac’s Third Generation Trans Am, but it represents a significant turning point in American performance car design. With the horsepower race seeming a thing of the past, manufacturers turned to other… more»

Time Capsule Mopar: 1976 Chrysler Newport

Chrysler was in the big-car game for ages and would especially get hit hard in 1973 with the OPEC oil embargo. Buyers flocked away from full-size cars, looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Since Chrysler didn’t offer any, there were… more»

Spotless Italian Classic: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi

The late Enzo Ferrari was not as passionate about road cars as many believe. While he thought that each vehicle rolling out of the factory bearing his name should exhibit engineering excellence, Mr. Ferrari saw them as a means… more»

9K Mile Fire Truck: 1992 Nissan Safari Patrol

We all know by now that the market for JDM-spec cars and trucks has been hot for a while. After all, the vehicles in question are usually forbidden fruit here in the states and loaded up with all sorts… more»

Low Mileage 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The muscle car wars of the 1960s and 70s reached their peak in 1970 with the Chevrolet Chevelle LS6. The top-of-the-mark LS6 included the “450” horsepower 454 V8 and is incredibly valuable today. This car is an L34 cousin… more»

Two-Stroke Survivor: 1975 MT250K1 Elsinore

It’s a toss-up for me as to what my favorite decade is, almost anything from the 1960s on is a contender. Well, other than the 2020s which is by far my least favorite decade and we’re not even three… more»

Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba

If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»

34k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Enthusiasts fear that the supply of stunning barn and garage finds will eventually dry up. However, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme seems to suggest that won’t happen soon. The seller discovered it squirreled away in a garage, a spot… more»

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