Survivor Cars

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

Parents’ Daily Driver: 1989 Honda Civic CRX Si

Hot hatchbacks are a genre that I have never dipped my toes into but I’d like to someday. There are quite a few contenders but Honda had a winner on its hands with their CRX. The seller has this… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet C10

Yesterday, we covered this 1968 Ford F250 pickup and today, we’re going to take a look at Ford’s crosstown rival, Chevrolet, and see what they were pushing, truck-wise, back in ’68. This C10 does not allow for an apples-to-apples… more»

1973 Mercury Comet Garage Find

After twenty-three years in storage, this 1973 Mercury Comet recently emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a solid classic needing a cosmetic refresh. The seller returned it to a roadworthy state, and with its needs appearing… more»

Fully Loaded: 1979 Ford Ranchero 351 Survivor

With 1979 marking the final year of production for Ford’s Ranchero, it wasn’t unusual for buyers to treat themselves by adding a few creature comforts to their new purchase. That is the case with our feature vehicle because its… more»

A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails

Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»

Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Stepside

It wasn’t that many years ago when an older pickup might expect to see out its useful life as an unloved workhorse on a farm. A significant mechanical problem or the onset of old age would see it eventually… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS

The 1969 model year marked the last for production of the First Generation Chevrolet Camaro and also signaled that the Z/28 derivative had cemented its place in motoring folklore. After modest initial sales, 20,302 buyers saw the benefit in… more»

Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan

It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»

Mini Chris-Craft: 1995 Jet-Zet Speedboat

Sometimes all it takes is the right skills and a vivid imagination to create something unique. Such is the case with this 1995 Jet-Zet speedboat. This timber beauty features a Kawasaki engine that offers excellent performance. Its petite dimensions… more»

Cheap Muscle? 1977 Plymouth Road Runner

Well, maybe “muscle” is the wrong word with only around 150 horsepower on tap, but you know what I mean. This 1977 Plymouth Road Runner is a different bird than the originals, there’s no question about it. This one… more»

Orange Crush! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1977 model year would be a banner one for Chevrolet in that the Corvette reached a new sales record. Nearly 50,000 copies of the popular sports car were built, a number that would only be bested two times… more»

Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305

Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»

Original Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

The pages of automotive history books are littered with brands that have ceased to exist despite producing some pretty desirable models. Oldsmobile was one such company, with its doors closing permanently little more than three decades after this 1969… more»

42k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

Certain segments of the classic scene can prove unpredictable, making it difficult for speculators to choose the right vehicle to preserve as a long-term investment. Take the First Generation Bronco as a prime example. Calling these off-roaders unloved when… more»

Original 350: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Time and the elements can exact a heavy toll on paint and steel. When a classic car has more than five decades under its belt, it is fair to expect that it might be looking rough around the edges…. more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours

I love the idea of a luxurious version of a car or truck that was never meant to be luxurious – this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours is one of those vehicles. This stunning time capsule can be found posted… more»

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