Survivor Cars

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

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No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 with 27k Original Miles!

Describing any classic as perfect is risky, but this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 gives that tag a fair shake. It is a spotless and unmodified car with 27,000 miles on the clock. Its numbers-matching V8 guarantees lightning performance,… more»

Fresh Paint: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Chevrolet’s Corvette grew from strength to strength during the 1960s. After a less-than-auspicious start in the 1950s, the 1966 model year signaled the badge had cemented its place in automotive folklore. This ’66 Convertible presents superbly following a recent… more»

Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet’s Third Generation Impala was undeniably a showroom hit, with 832,600 buyers taking one home in 1963 alone. One of those cars was this Impala SS, which wears most of the paint applied at the factory. However, the engine… more»

Wrong Year? 1964 Studebaker Avanti

It is unusual for a passionate enthusiast to miss even the slightest detail about their beloved classic, making this Studebaker Avanti a genuine mystery machine. The seller lists it as a 1964 model, but that doesn’t appear to be… more»

1962 Chevrolet C-20 Cree Chassis-Mount Camper

Camping has come a long way since the golden era of the 1960s and 70s pickup campers. Most seem to be either trailers or Sprinter-type camping vans today, nothing like this 1962 Chevrolet C-20 with chassis-mount Cree camper. The… more»

76K Miles and a 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

One of the most iconic vehicles of the eighties was Chevrolet’s Camaro IROC-Z.  Built as a tie-in to the International Race of Champions and their use of Camaros in that racing series, these vehicles were one of the most… more»

59k Original Miles: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

For all his flaws, Lee Iacocca was a master salesman. Who knew better than most that by adding some relatively inexpensive automotive “tinsel” to a less prestigious model, he could create a vehicle that would entice the public to… more»

Three Owner Survivor: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Heavy. Sluggish. Ungainly bumpers. Expensive to fix. No manual transmission. Just a few years ago, these were the complaints lined up against the last of Mercedes’ R107 cars made from 1986 through 1989. The 560SL was derided as the… more»

66K Miles and 8-Track Equipped: 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille

Every time you think all of the pristine seventies luxury barges have been discovered, our favorite car spotter T.J. comes up with another one.  This time he has, like the automotive archaeologist that he is, dug up a great… more»

Untouched And Stock: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Pity the mid-’70s C3 Chevrolet Corvette, such as this 1976 example. They got the soft plastic bumper treatment, front and back, a less than desirable feature to ‘Vette aficionados and a value departure from the ’68-’72 steel bumpered variant…. more»

Air Force And Fire Dept. Wagon: 1964 Dodge 880

A lot of collectors and other vintage vehicle enthusiasts love ex-public service vehicles. The variety is endless, such as vintage law enforcement vehicles and other emergency vehicles, such as this 1964 Dodge 880 station wagon, a former Nevada Fire… more»

Mini-SUV: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

The Samurai was the first non-motorcycle sold by Suzuki in the U.S. It began in Japan as the Jimny in the early 1970s and continues there in some form today. Considered a small SUV by U.S. standards, these little… more»

Update: Rust-Free Southwest 1979 Ford Bronco

UPDATE – This “rust-free” 1979 Ford Bronco is for sale again with a lower asking price. It can be found here on eBay in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the seller has lowered the buy-it-now price to $16,500! How much… more»

Sports Appearance Package: 1978 Ford LTD II

The LTD II Sports Appearance Package added the flashy white letter tires and Magnum 500 wheels seen here, along with the special stripe graphics. There was also a Sports Touring Package on the regular LTD II with two-tone paint… more»

Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150

Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»

Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»

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