Survivor Cars

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

Spotless Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

While it may not be a genuine muscle car, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme could hold its head high in elite company. Every aspect of this classic presents superbly, and the healthy V8 under the hood provides excellent performance… more»

Final Year Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-Pack

By 1971, the writing was on the wall for the mighty American muscle car. The specter of tightening emission regulations and crippling insurance costs saw buyers begin to turn their backs on these classics, and sales results reflected this… more»

Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»

Ran When Parked: 1968 Porsche 912

This 1968 Porsche 912 looks way better than most garage finds do, especially for a car that was dragged out as a non-runner. The air-cooled coupe was supposedly parked for a few upgrades and repairs that never happened, and… more»

14K Original Miles: 1985 Buick Grand National

This 1985 Buick Grand National is a low-mileage specimen with just 14,000 miles on the clock. The seller reportedly purchased it out of the Wisconsin estate of the original owner when it had 12,900 miles on the clock. He… more»

Split Window Icon: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

In Corvette circles, the 1963 Stingray coupe is perhaps the “Holy Grail”. It featured a fixed roof with a large back window that was split down the center with a body-colored bar. That would be a one-year styling cue,… more»

GT-Woah! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO Time Capsule

I love cars like this; I refer to them as ‘honest.’ There’s no trying to put lipstick on a pig with a bad paint job that looks good at 10 feet. There’s no long, useless description that conveys generic,… more»

1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition With 1,837 Genuine Miles!

The specter of tightening safety regulations during the 1970s saw American vehicle manufacturers drop their Convertible models. One of the last was Cadillac with its Eldorado, but it elected to take the variant out in a blaze of glory…. more»

Cool Upholstery! 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Taken as a whole, this 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon is an unmolested survivor with many positive attributes. However, its original interior trim is a showstopper and is sure to command attention and attract comments wherever the Wagon goes. Its… more»

Samurai Survivor: 1990 Suzuki Samurai EFI

If you’re looking for a clean, mostly original Suzuki Samurai that’s been garage kept (and never been off road) in its 32 years, then look no further. The seller has been into Suzuki’s since the 90’s and says he… more»

401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

When an enthusiast is contemplating spending their hard-earned cash on a classic car, there are many factors to consider. Although price, condition, and desirability sit at the top of the list, potential buyers should never discount a long-term ownership… more»

Original Paint: 1969 Pontiac GTO

We all dream of locating a desirable one-owner classic that is unmolested, and that’s what the seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO found while attending an estate sale around two years ago. They became the car’s second owner, revived… more»

1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo With 8,400 Miles!

Some buyers find themselves drowning in information when considering a classic car purchase, while some sellers leave them begging for more. Such is the case with this 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It presents superbly and appears to have no… more»

Original Survivor: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief

When Pontiac released its Second Generation Star Chief in 1955, it represented more than a significant styling change. The company’s previous straight-eight engine made way for a mighty V8 that brought significantly more power and torque to the table…. more»

Rare Bushmaster: 1984 Nissan 720 4×4

If vintage Toyota 4Runners have gotten too pricey for you, let me present an almost-as-expensive Nissan 720 4×4 “Bushmaster” edition. This is a seriously obscure model but it does provide the super-cool combination of four-wheel-drive and a huge backseat… more»

62K Original Miles: 1993 Acura Integra

If you have spent any time looking for an early 90s sport compact car, you will have undoubtedly found that there are shockingly few left. Whether they have succumbed to rust or been run into the ground by younger… more»

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