Wherever you live, it’s amazing to see the vehicles that survive from the home country. For example, it’s unlikely you’d go to the Ukraine and see someone keeping a 1978 Chrysler Cordoba in mint condition, but here in the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Awesome Patina: 1982 Toyota Pickup 4×4
Hard to believe, but someone who won this awesomely well-preserved 1982 Toyota Pickup truck with factory four wheel drive didn’t follow through with their purchase. That seems like a big mistake, as this RN38 pickup looks like a very… more»
427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Even in its most basic form, the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette offered buyers performance that was hard to beat. However, for the original owner of this ‘Vette, that was never enough. He sought performance that would make him the unquestioned… more»
Rust-Free 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE FHC
When the Jaguar XK120 appeared in 1948, it marked the company’s first production sports car since before World War II. It was also the first in a line of elegant sports cars that would carry the “XK” designation. Today,… more»
429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Torino GT
There aren’t many classic enthusiasts who have ever uttered the words, “My car has more power than I need.” Most of us long for that bit of extra mumbo under the hood, and that has been the case with… more»
Fire Engine Red: 1957 Dodge D300
I don’t know that there is a car that doesn’t look good in red, and this former New Jersey fire vehicle certainly wears the color well. No. 2 is a 1957 Dodge D300 pickup, located in Addison, Illinois, only… more»
Low Mileage Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Well, I had to scrape the drool off my desk looking at this one. It’s well known that I love the Mustang SVO and would very much like to own one someday when planets and priorities align, and now… more»
390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Some cars seem to tick many of the right boxes for buyers looking to enter the classic car world. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 graphically demonstrates this. It is a spotless vehicle that presents superbly. The drivetrain combination holds… more»
Solid Gold Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Two days remain in the auction for this nearly perfect, all original 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The car is located in Boise, Idaho and is listed for sale here on eBay. The bidding has been strong and reached $36,100… more»
Patina Pickup: 383-Powered 1967 Dodge D100
A Tucson Truck – this is one cool pickup! It was purchased new in Tucson, Arizona where it still lives with its second owner so it’s been in that nice, dry, hot climate for 54 years where I should… more»
Original Knucklehead: 1942 Harley-Davidson EL
Being forced to sell any classic vehicle due to ill health can be heartbreaking, but that is the decision that the owner of this 1942 Harley-Davidson EL has had to make. It is a stunning classic that has been… more»
26k Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 4-Speed
The owner of this 1963 Impala admits that while the vehicle sports some SS features, he’s unsure whether it is a genuine SS. He is sure that its potent V8 is original and that the 26,000 miles showing on… more»
Western Barn Find: 1981 Plymouth Trailduster 4×4
It’s amazing how many awesome 4x4s emerge from the dry, arid landscape of Montana and the surrounding environs, looking like any other late-model used car. This final year 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is a wonderful survivor that presents incredibly… more»
No Reserve: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Classic Italian sports cars can be one of the most rewarding vehicles on the planet. They rarely possess mountains of horsepower, but what they have, they offer willingly. If you pointed this 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce at… more»
350-Equipped: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z20 Indy Pace Car
On nine occasions, the Chevrolet Camaro has been afforded the honor of serving as the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. These have included the 1982 event where they used their newly-unveiled Third Generation Z28 model. As has been… more»