Survivor Cars

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

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Bargain 4×4? 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer

What the world needs now, is love sweet love. But, it also needs a small two-door pickup. People have been saying that for years now, maybe decades, and manufacturers just aren’t listening. Maybe because most people don’t actually want… more»

Originality Abounds! 1969 Chevrolet El Camino

It’s becoming a rarity to find a classic Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1969 example that is still in its original, non-messed with form – how unusual! This Mendham, New Jersey resident really shows well with no sign… more»

41k Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

We often hear people say, “I regret not buying car X when they were affordable”. And we get it, you just never know what vehicles are going to become highly sought after in the future. While prices are already… more»

Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

Some manufacturers hide the performance credentials of their offerings behind a veil of subtlety, creating vehicles that are genuine sleepers. Chevrolet felt no such need for our feature Pickup because the “SS 454” decals gracing its flanks leave no… more»

Sand Beige Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912

For years, the Porsche 912 wasn’t exactly coveted after. Like a Targa model or anything equipped with Tiptronic, the 912 just wasn’t the car enthusiasts pined for. However, that’s all changed as the prices for long-hood 911s have spiked,… more»

Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»

16k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

Chevrolet took a leap of faith by introducing a Convertible variant to its Camaro range in 1987. It didn’t sell in significant numbers, but it was warmly welcomed by those seeking a drop-top pony car. This classic is an… more»

White Over Black: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

From the early 1960s through the balance of the decade, the Grand Prix was one of the auto industry’s most definitive personal luxury cars. And it could be combined with some of the performance touches that Pontiac had become… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet CST/10 Stepside Pickup

With classic Pickups remaining incredibly popular in the market, finding a rock-solid example is becoming more difficult. This is especially true for those featuring a V8 under the hood. Those searching may have struck gold with this 1969 Chevrolet… more»

Forbidden Fruit: 1997 TVR Cerbera

While I am not a British car nut, I absolutely love the TVR brand. This boutique British company is one of my personal favorites, and despite this, I have never owned one of their brawny, hand-built cars. That may… more»

BF Auction: 1982 Honda C70 Passport

It’s impossible to argue with Honda’s success with motorcycles over the last several decades. Whether some folks would call this 1982 Honda C70 Passport a motorcycle or not is debatable, but as far as I’m concerned, almost anything with… more»

Sedate Menace: 1968 Pontiac GTO

Too ridiculously perfect. Those are the three words that come to mind when looking at this 1968 Pontiac GTO, on sale here on ebay. The auction, which is just touching on $22K, has plenty of time to accelerate, since… more»

Recently Refurbished: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

There is an adage that says that racing improves the breed. It is probably less relevant in this modern era of “cookie cutter” motorsport categories, but it perfectly reflects the approach of some manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s…. more»

Leave As Born? 1978 Pontiac Phoenix

Another tasty tip comes courtesy of Mitchell G, this time on a 1978 Pontiac Phoenix coupe. Call it a “Why not buy this and drive it?” kind of car. The ad is here on craigslist with a healthy number… more»

Patina Project: 1954 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup

The Advance-Design Series of Chevrolet pickups were the first all-new models after World War II. They would remain in production from 1947 to 1955. Over at GMC, the same trucks were known as the New Design Series. The 3600… more»

Big Brown Brontosaurus: 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon

In the business world, when you suddenly find yourself with a tangible advantage over your chief rival, you jump on it and milk it for all it is worth. That’s what happened to Ford in 1977. With the downsizing… more»

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