When I first saw this 1966 Mustang Fastback, I thought it was a nicely restored classic. However, the truth behind this car is that this is an original and unrestored survivor. That makes its overall condition pretty amazing. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
52K Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup
With older pickups remaining strong performers in today’s classic market, it makes vehicles like this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup very desirable. The intense bidding has graphically demonstrated this fact on this vehicle since it was listed for sale… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
DeLorean 428 V8! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
This low-mileage Trans Am was built at the height of “Trans Am” mania, i.e., the year after the original Smokey and the Bandit movie made the car a star. This one is special because when it was brand new,… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
All Original 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
According to the seller, this car was purchased new by a young American couple from a German dealer in 1966. They drove it through the hills of Germany while on their honeymoon and shipped it back to the U.S…. more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve 402: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a tidy classic where the owner has spent considerable money recently. He has treated the body to a complete restoration, while the engine and transmission have both received a rebuilt. It makes a… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
32k Mile Survivor: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Dodge Dart began as a full-size car for 1960-1961, a mid-size car for 1962, and was then a compact car from 1963-1976. Our 1975 model here comes on the tail end of the run, and is in unrestored… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
304 V8 Equipped: 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
The more that I see cars like this 1974 AMC Matador coupe, the more I miss this era – at least design-wise, maybe not safety or reliability-wise. There are unusual vehicle designs today but AMC seemed to have a… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since ’69: 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe
Hidden away in this garage is a classic that has led a sheltered life. It is a 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe that has spent the past five decades in storage. It is remarkably well preserved, and its… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Early Saab: 1969 Saab Sonett V4
Saabs have always been sporty so for a sporty carmaker to make a sports car… well, you have to know that it’s doubly-sporty or somethin’. I’m not sure where I was going with that but the seller says that… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Just 360 Miles! 2005 Ford Mustang GT
The fifth generation of the venerable Ford Mustang began in 2005 and had a retro look as a nod to the original from 40 years earlier. The GT was a potent model and accounted for nearly 30% of production… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
The legendary actor Jack Nicholson once posed the question, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That could be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS. The current owner recently treated the car to a complete… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Kiddie Cat: 1986 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat
This is yet another strange case of a 6′-5″ tall guy liking tiny vehicles. Why is that? I usually gravitate toward small vehicles and I was ready to throw down $1,200 on this 1986 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat for… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Spotless Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
There is something quite attractive about owning a driver-quality classic compared to owning a perfect example of the same model. If the former cops the occasional chip or mark, it is no great drama. However, should a spotless classic… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
If a buyer in 1967 wanted a fast Corvette, this car was as good as it got. With a fire-breathing big-block V8 under the hood, it offers performance credentials that would still stand it in good stead today. It… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
413 Wedge V8: 1959 Chrysler New Yorker
After Chrysler spun off the Imperial as its own make and division in 1955, the New Yorker would become the top model in their line-up. That included the 1959 editions, wearing “Forward Look” styling that had originated on Chrysler… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme was Oldsmobile’s premium mid-size car from 1966-97 and evolved to become not only the company’s most popular automobile but also the highest-selling model in its class. In 1972, the Holiday Hardtop, like the seller’s car, represented… more»
