Survivor Cars

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

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Patina You Can’t Fake: 1945 Harley-Davidson

In years past, collectors would put a lot of time and effort into restoring nearly every collectible vehicle to showroom new condition as a matter of course.  Leaving a vehicle with faded and chipped paint, torn upholstery, and a… more»

Recently Restored: 1968 Pontiac GTO

Many enthusiasts harbor dreams of tackling a project build, but circumstances dictate that won’t happen. They can either scrap the idea of classic ownership entirely or hand over their cash for a turnkey proposition like this 1968 Pontiac GTO…. more»

66k Original Miles: 1968 AMC Javelin

Every manufacturer seemed to want their slice of the 1960s pony car pie, with AMC joining the party in 1968 with the Javelin. Challenging the juggernaut that was the Ford Mustang would always be a struggle, with a sales… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

History shows that Chevrolet’s decision to introduce a Coupe variant to its C2 Corvette range may have been inspired. It is impossible to determine how many customers it attracted who weren’t keen on owning a drop-top version. However, the… more»

Beautiful Survivor: 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Coming 75 years after the founding of the Cadillac Automobile Company, the fifth-generation DeVille series, beginning in 1977, was downsized along with most other full-sized GM cars. They were still generous in room and luxury and this 1979 Cadillac… more»

Ex-Competition 1961 MGA Offers Plenty of Possibilities

Found here on Facebook Marketplace in Marquette, Michigan is this 1961 MGA 1600 that obviously saw competition at one point. It’s now a garage find and is available for $5,850.

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»

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