Survivor Cars

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

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Hemi-Powered! 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

There are so many memorable muscle cars from the 1960s. One of the flashiest had to be the Plymouth Road Runner, with its Warner Brothers cartoon graphics and “meep meep” horn. It debuted in 1968 as a budget-minded performance… more»

34k Original Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It can sometimes be challenging to gauge whether a classic is desirable, but this 1966 Corvette Convertible leaves no doubt. Its presentation is exceptional for an unrestored survivor, and it would suit a purist seeking an investment-grade classic. The… more»

Only 1,273 Miles? 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy’s personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, was enormously popular in the 1970s, especially during the “Colonnade” styling era from 1973-77. The seller’s car is a 1976 example with Landau trim and has less than 1,300 overall miles, making… more»

How Much Would You Pay? 1956 Imperial

In 1955, Chrysler spun off its Imperial division as a separate make and they were on their own, at least in name, until 1975. The Imperial came back again on the J-platform (think, Cordoba and Mirada) from 1981 to… more»

Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

The muscle car era was in full swing by the mid-1960s, and General Motors led the charge across several marques. Pontiac got the ball rolling, but Oldmobile’s response with the 442 offered worthy competition. This 1965 Olds 442 is… more»

Desirable Options: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 was undeniably a high-performance model, but some owners ordered their new toy with enough options to make life behind the wheel exceptionally comfortable. Such is the case with our feature car, and those… more»

Original L82/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Originality is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. If you fit that mold, you may find this 1973 Corvette ticks the boxes. It is an original and unmolested survivor, from the… more»

Reinvented Sales Success: 1978 Ford Mustang II

The Ford Mustang was the right car at the right time on at least two occasions. The first was when it was introduced in 1964 and the market was ripe for a sporty compact. The second was 10 years… more»

Bought New For Mom: 1970 Ariens Arrow 400L

Even though there’s no snow on the ground where I am now – at least at the moment – having grown up in the upper Midwest in the 1960s and 70s, snowmobiles were something most people either had or… more»

One of a Kind? 1990s WorldStar Pickup

If you Google “WorldStar” you’ll come up with a reference to Hip Hop and a car dealer in New York, but no record of an automobile manufacturer. But at least one copy of the 1990s WorldStar utility vehicle seems… more»

Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar

As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition.  While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»

Affordable Driver: 1969 Mercury Cougar

Affordable and solid First Generation pony cars are becoming more challenging to find, but patience can yield positive results. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar. It is a seemingly rust-free and largely unmolested classic that makes… more»

Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer

In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet.  Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion.  The most famous and successful… more»

Affordable Driver: 2009 Pontiac G8

The automotive world has repeatedly proved that timing is everything. Ford demonstrated with the First Generation Mustang that having the right car at the right time can result in eye-watering sales and profits. Pontiac demonstrated in 2009 with the… more»

96k Genuine Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»

Celebrity Owned: 1984 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S

The Lamborghini Countach could be genuinely considered a “poster child” of the 1980s. Tens of thousands of posters of this Italian thoroughbred graced the bedroom walls of teenagers during that period, but the chance has presented itself for someone… more»

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