Survivor Cars

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

23K Original Miles: 1989 Mustang GT 5.0

This 1989 Ford Mustang GT is a low-mileage example that remains in highly original condition. It has some very minor cosmetic flaws, and the seller has proactively addressed some of the must-do maintenance before using a long-idled car with… more»

Only 54k Miles! 1959 Ford Galaxie 500

To capitalize on the “space race” that was taking hold at the time, car manufacturers started using catchy names like the Galaxie 500, an upper trim add-on to the Fairlane series in 1959. So, for a time, the Fords… more»

Low-Mileage Mopar: 1966 Dodge Dart GT

While the actual birth year of the musclecar is debatable, many enthusiasts will agree that things were heating up in the early 1960s. With the Pontiac GTO being introduced for the 1964 model year, other manufacturers watched as sales… more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout

By the early 1970s, the U.S. auto manufacturers were coming out with all sorts of products to defend against the onslaught of fuel-efficient subcompacts originating in Japan and Europe. The Pinto would be Ford’s entrant and it had a… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1975 Buick Regal

Buick introduced the Regal in 1973, a personal luxury version of the mid-size Century. The 2-door coupe would continue through 1997, after which it was only available as a sedan (changing markets). This one-owner 1975 edition from GM’s Colonnade… more»

Tidy Daily Driver: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire

The term “affordable daily driver” can mean many things to different people, but it may be a good one to describe this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller refers to it as dependable, suggesting that this relatively rare classic is… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

Was I the only human on the planet who didn’t have a turbo vehicle in the 1980s? It seems like both cars and trucks, usually smaller imported cars but also some American vehicles, had turbos. This 1986 Honda CX650… more»

Original 429: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire

Ah, the humble station wagon. Once the preserve of the average family, they have morphed into one of the “must-have” vehicles in the current classic market. Good examples can generate plenty of interest when they hit the market, as… more»

2K Miles! 1972 Laverda 750 SF

Talk about a time machine, this incredible 1972 Laverda 750 SF has a mere 2,320 miles on it! It’s literally five decades old this year and has traveled only 464 miles per decade. The past owners of this bike… more»

50k Genuine Mile Survivor! 1965 Buick Riviera

When a manufacturer presents a new model to the buying public, there are two approaches they can take. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than with two different vehicles released during the 1960s. When Ford unveiled the Mustang, it saturated… more»

Fuel Injected 361! 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Survivor

DeSoto was a brand of automobile made under the Chrysler halo from 1928-61. The 1960 models would be the last as a full production year since the company pulled the plug just two months after announcing the 1961 editions…. more»

No Reserve: 1957 Buick Super Riviera

In keeping with the market trends of the era, Buick’s Super received a completely new body for 1957, replacing one that had only been in production for three model years. Today, it isn’t unusual for manufacturers to extend the… more»

24k Original Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang

When an original survivor has more than five decades under its belt, it would be fair to expect it to exhibit some wear and tear. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Mustang Fastback. It has led a sheltered… more»

Exotic Chrysler? 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

No really, that’s the name. That’s what these two multi-billion-dollar car companies came up with as a name for this American and Italian exotic-but-not-too-exotic luxury car experiment. They looked too much like the LeBaron so they didn’t go over… more»

California Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline

Toreador Red is a great color for this 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup, even if parts of it have been tweaked by Mother Nature and Father Time. I can’t see this truck ever being painted other than with a… more»

One Owner: 1987 Buick Grand National

There has only been one owner of this 1987 Buick Grand National. The car has reportedly only traveled 30,354 miles since new. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $30,100. There is less… more»

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