Survivor Cars

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

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Low Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

The Z-28 option was gone for the Camaro so the sporty option for Chevrolet fans was the two tone Rally Sport. Some smart buyer ordered this 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport with a 350 cubic inch V8 engine and… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible

If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»

10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac celebrated the 10th year of the Trans Am with a special model known to Pontiac enthusiasts as the TATA. That stands for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. 7,500 TATA’s were built in 1979 with 1,817 being built with the… more»

Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible

Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»

Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»

Remarkable Time Capsule: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible

  If you’re the kind that likes full-sized, luxurious convertibles from the 1970’s (and you also like the color brown), then check out this 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible time capsule. It’s in amazing original condition, is fully loaded,… more»

Nicest One Left? 1971 Ford Thunderbird 429 V8

This reminds me that I need to fill our birdfeeders. If you want to stand out from the crowd, it’s hard not to with a two-door personal luxury car with this classic and unusual bird beak front-end design. This… more»

1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

“You went through the school of hard knocks. So you know a smart buy when you see it. This one is right at home.” That makes little sense unless you know that the brochure photo related to this 1983… more»

Former Patrol Car: 1958 Studebaker Champion

The Champion was often the “bread and butter” car in the Studebaker lineup and was in production from 1939 to 1958. In later years, it played second fiddle to the better-equipped Commander and President models. This 1958 Champion looks… more»

Very Well Preserved: 1957 Jaguar Mark I

Although the Jaguar Mark I has often been derided as a warm-up for the more advanced Mark II, it’s a darned good car in its own right. What we have here is a 1957 Jaguar Mark 1 Saloon (sedan)… more»

Iconic Original: 1970 Datsun 240Z

Ninety percent original paint. Kilimanjaro White color. The classic lines now being reinterpreted on a new car once more called the Z and shown at the LA Auto Show this year. That’s what you get for a current bid… more»

Cadillac for Model A Money: 1927 Cadillac 314

After a long trend of declining prices, Ford Model As are starting to bring good money again.  While a Model A is a perfect car for those who want to dip their tow in antique automobile ownership, there are… more»

European Traveler: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S

The Mercedes 220 S was in production from 1956 to 1959, replacing the similar 220 a. The cars were considered small, German-built luxury sedans, coupes, and convertibles powered by an inline-6 engine. This 1958 edition was a one-owner car… more»

1983 Volvo 240 DL is a 1,460-Mile Time Capsule

Interestingly, the boxy Volvos of the 1980s have gone from being just used cars, albeit reliable ones, to sought-after classics. That’s the case for this 1983 Volvo 240 DL in Bensenville, Illinois, with just 1,460 miles from new. The… more»

Drive And Show: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? My family had one when I was in high school. I learned to drive on it. I’d love another one. What do you know?  Todd K offers us this tip on a 1964… more»

Documented Survivor: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

The Jaguar XK120 was the wellspring of the company’s celebrated XK series. Introduced in 1948, the car was never meant for production. Rather, it was cobbled together to showcase Jaguar’s new DOHC engine, painstakingly developed by engineer William Heynes… more»

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