Survivor Cars

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

Sporty Buick? 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

Buick has made more sporty two-door cars than some of us realize when we think of Buick and what a “typical” Buick is, or was. They’re not all beige four-door sedans. The seller has this sporty 1990 Buick Reatta… more»

Rare Roadside Sighting: Mercedes SL AMG!

On a recent trip to a nearby grocery store, we took a slight detour and ended up spotting a rather interesting car parked on a side street. At first glance, you might think this just looks like another other… more»

Rare Survivor: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria Coupe

When one thinks of the venerable Ford “Crown Victoria”, it’s often the four-door police-equipped sedan model that comes to mind – especially if you’ve encountered one in your rearview mirror, lights flashing and closing in fast. But the Crown… more»

17k Miles: 1985 Mustang GT Convertible

The pony car wars were finally heating back up in the mid 1980’s and Ford was ready to take on all challengers. This 1985 Ford Mustang GT has traveled only 17,800 miles since new and is loaded with factory… more»

Garage Find Camper! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van

The G10, sometimes known simply as the “Chevy Van”, was produced from 1964-96. It replaced the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier as well as the panel van version of the Chevy Suburban. These vans were often customized for personal use and… more»

84 Original Miles: 1993 Toyota Pickup DLX 4×4

This is a bit of a shocker: a 1993 Toyota pickup with four wheel drive, a single cab, and a short bed with only 84 original miles on the clock. Apparently, it was purchased new and then left parked… more»

1965 Buick LeSabre Convertible With 18k Genuine Miles!

Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the average American car will clock around 13,470 miles per year? If the owner manages to do this consistently, by the time that car is… more»

Built 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Whipping the drivetrain of a classic project build into shape can be an expensive undertaking. Parts and labor can consume mega-dollars, and if the owner’s budget is limited, it can mean that other aspects can be delayed until the… more»

Only Two Owners: 1983 Datsun 280ZX

The 280ZX was an evolution of the 280Z which began as the 240Z in 1970. The popular Japanese sports car gave the imports from Europe a run for their money, and the automobile would help position Nissan as a… more»

Grabber Blue! 1970 Ford Maverick

The Ford Maverick debuted five years to the day after the Mustang entered the automotive scene. And it would be almost as successful with 579,000 Mavericks produced for 1970 (the Mustang logged 619,000 units in 1965). It would also… more»

Motorhome Tow Car: 1977 Ford Pinto

Ford introduced two cars back-to-back to do battle with both imports and domestic competitors. One was the compact Maverick for 1970, while the other was the subcompact Pinto for 1971. The Pinto would be a sales success at more… more»

Solid Gold: 1971 Honda CT70

Before the world of ATVs, side-by-sides, quads, and whatever other names they go by, farmers, ranchers, hunters, and other folks who worked and played outside used little motorcycles like this 1971 Honda CT70 to get around. The seller has… more»

Ultra Rare 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Garage Find!

The ad says this is a “garage find,” which is presumably one step up from a barn find. It’s certainly a classy car, a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 with left-hand drive and matching numbers. It’s one of only 411… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

While it might not have quite the cachet of a genuine SS, this 1966 Impala could hold its head high in that company. It is an original survivor that is remarkably solid. The fact that its engine bay houses… more»

48k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler 300

Revivals are nothing new in automotive history, and they will undoubtedly continue for as long as we are dependent on motor vehicles as our primary source of personal transport. Chrysler retired its revered “300” badge at the end of… more»

Bargain Bowtie? 1985 Chevrolet Citation II

The Citation, introduced in 1980, was Chevrolet’s first front-wheel-drive automobile. It was the successor to the Nova and was slotted between the Monza and Malibu. The car would be subject to several recalls during its six-year run. This ’85… more»

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