Survivor Cars

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

Spotless Presentation: 1950 Willys Jeep

Sometimes a classic vehicle doesn’t need a million horsepower under the hood and mirror-shining paint to gain plenty of attention and admiring comments. That is the case with this 1950 Willys Jeep. It presents exactly as its maker intended… more»

Taking Aim at Rolls-Royce! 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

The Mark II was an uber-luxury coupé sold by the Continental Division of Ford in 1956-57. It was the flagship FOMOCO automobile, marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Supposedly, Ford lost money on every one of them sold because… more»

All Original 1978 Honda Civic

Never seen snow! Just kidding, the seller of this 1978 Honda Civic doesn’t say that but it always makes me nervous seeing vintage vehicles being driven in the snow unless they’re vintage snowmobiles. They have this solid time capsule… more»

1 of 700? 1982 HMV Freeway 16-HP

Certainly ranking as one of the most unusual vehicles of all time, at least among microcars, this 1982 HMV Freeway came along at a time when car companies and random inventors were trying to come up with something fuel-efficient… more»

$100,000? 1976 Cadillac Mirage Pickup

For several years, Cadillac made a luxury pickup that was discontinued in 2013, the Escalade EXT. It was basically a rebadged Chevrolet Avalanche, a four-door pickup with a unique midgate that allowed it to be used both as a… more»

Special Edition: 2001 Mercury Cougar Zn

The eighth generation of the Mercury Cougar (1999-02) was the result of Ford shifting the Contour-based Probe to the Lincoln-Mercury Division, adopting the Mercury Cougar name in the process. It would be the first front-wheel-drive Cougar since the car… more»

454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1973 model year marked one of transition for Chevrolet’s Corvette. The company introduced measures to reduce noise and improve comfort, while the iconic chrome front bumper made way for a new 5mph unit that changed the car’s overall… more»

Nicest One Left? 1976 Ski-Doo Elan Deluxe 250

Half of the US would probably never have a need for or wouldn’t even want a snowmobile, let would have owned or ridden one. It’s an odd sport for anyone who didn’t grow up with snow on the ground… more»

1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am With Only 2,300 Miles!

The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples where manufacturers produced “milestone” special edition vehicles. Some of these cars tend to be more impressive than others, effectively capturing the spirit of the original classic to which they… more»

454-Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet’s big-block V8 enjoys legendary status. Its reputation is strong, even outside North America. Any vehicle equipped with one of these motors is virtually guaranteed to provide enough performance to satisfy most people. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is… more»

25k Mile: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

The last year for the second generation Trans Am was 1981. Pontiac kept the great lines of the car and and continued to improve handling and comfort but power from under the hood was a mere shadow of prior… more»

Ultimate Mustang? 103 Mile 2000 Ford Cobra R

Until the Ford Mustang Cobra R came along in 2000, the Shelby GT350R was perhaps the superstar of all Mustangs. A limited production car with a high price tag, the 2000 Cobra R produced 385 hp from the factory… more»

The One To Buy: 1977 Alfa Spider

If you are an Alfa Spider fan, there are plenty of cars to choose from, mainly due to the long production period (1966-94) and popularity (~124,000 produced) of the 105/115 series. I’m not saying that the 1977 model is… more»

Would You Have It? 1986 Buick Skyhawk T-Type

10,241 very careful miles. Very careful! That’s right, this 1986, Radwood-ready Buick Skyhawk T-Type has hardly been driven at all and looks the part! Not only that but it was equipped with the rare 5-speed manual transmission and air… more»

Converted SS: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino

In response to Ford’s Ranchero, a “gentleman’s” pickup, Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. It was a full-size model at first, then became an intermediate for the rest of its run. The last… more»

Stored Since ’82: 1971 Lincoln Mark III

The Lincoln Continental Mark III was a huge success for Ford Motor Company, and in its three model year run from 1969 through 1971 when the personal luxury car was king, Lincoln dealers managed to sell more than 70,000… more»

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