Survivor Cars

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

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Original 400: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4

It can sometimes be challenging to determine the desirability of a classic, but some leave no doubts. That is the case with this 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4. It is an exceptionally clean Pickup featuring its original V8 under… more»

No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible

Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser.  I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»

No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Have you ever looked at a seller’s project candidate and been glad their build stalled before it could start? That’s how I feel about this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. The seller purchased it while planning a restomod project, but… more»

Japanese Scooter: 1966 Fuji Rabbit Superflow

The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»

First Year Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4

Chevrolet was on the right track when it introduced the Blazer as a 1969 model, an SUV that quickly gained popularity and became a strong contender in the sometimes off-road market.  It was also larger than many of its… more»

Sharp Italian! 1996 Fiat Coupé 16V Turbo

Fiat cooked up this hot yellow number a decade or more after leaving the American market. Somehow this wedge-shaped 1996 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo made its way to Morristown, New Jersey, and while not perfect, the tangy slice of… more»

37k Mile Survivor: 1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster

The Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were variants of the successful Chrysler K-Cars. They were economical automobiles that were perhaps a bit sportier in appearance than the FWD Horizon and Omni. You could dress up a Sundance by specifying… more»

Farm And Ranch Special: 1969 Ford F100

The Ford F-Series of trucks needs no introduction as one of the more versatile and most recognizable names to have ever graced the market, with even the basic models having plenty to offer for the working man.  But over… more»

C3 Go Kart Project! Chevrolet Corvette

If you search online, you’ll find that a lot of go-karts have been built over the years with a fiberglass Corvette-like body. One of them was produced by an Arizona company named F.W. & Associates that looks like a… more»

12K Mile Garage Find: 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10

While there’s a history in this country of enthusiasts buying muscle cars and never driving them – and subsequently finding out lots of other guys did the same thing, thus deflating the values of the car in question –… more»

Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»

454-Powered Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C10

Trailering mirrors, bumper guards, roof marker lights, “Big 10” script, and “Trailering Special” badges mark the visual clues that this Canadian Chevy was ordered up with towing or camping in mind, and the 454 big block and a long… more»

California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»

One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal

Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»

Rare French Classic: 1988 Renault 4 “Frog”

Some cars are so quirky they can’t help but be cool. Such is the case with this 1988 Renault 4 “Frog” Convertible. The seller claims that only around 500 of these classics were produced and that they were a… more»

40k-Mile Survivor: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

1973 was an important year for GM during the seventies decade, as that was when the company debuted its revised intermediate line-up that came to be known as the Colonnade, aptly named because of the pillared body styling.  Among… more»

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