Survivor Cars

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

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Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata

If you want to own a Mazda Miata that will always hold its value, let me present to you the best one to buy: this is a 1995 M-Edition Miata in very nice condition,  and in addition to being… more»

Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

The Skyliner retractable hardtop was part of the 1957-59 Ford product lines. Marketed as the “Hide-Away Hardtop” the metal roof retracted into a space that would normally be allocated to the trunk. Though it saw more than 48,000 copies… more»

11K-Mile 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Two-Door Coupe

A time capsule is a time capsule, whether it’s a Bugatti Royale or a Chrysler LeBaron. Nice is nice and it’s always fun to see vehicles that look like they just rolled out of the factory no matter if… more»

No Reserve! 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4 5.7 Liter V8, Rare Manual

This handsome beast, for sale on eBay, is a 1989 Chevrolet Suburban in good original condition. The bidding is up to $9499, and the vehicle can be driven away from Spokane, Washington. The Suburban’s roots go back to 1935… more»

30k Mile Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964 as an intermediate to their compact Nova and the full-size Impala. Coincidentally, the cars had dimensions similar to the Chevies sold just a few years earlier (1956-57 Tri Fives). The second generation of… more»

Nicest One Left? 50K-Mile 1979 Chrysler 300

I wonder if there are more Chrysler scholars than for any other make, they sure had some unusual naming conventions and rules. Is it an Imperial or a Chrysler Imperial? A Chrysler 300 letter car or a non-letter 300?… more»

Canyon Sport: 1993 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4

Dodge offered Ramcharger buyers three trim levels for its final year of this model in the U.S. and Canada, and this one is the high-zoot Canyon Sport model. The seller has this great-looking 1993 Dodge Ramcharger Canyon Sport listed… more»

45k Miles: 1977 Buick Skylark Custom

The Skylark was one of Buick’s most enduring nameplates representing several styles and types of automobiles. Its runs included 1953-54, 1961-72, and 1975-88. This 1977 Skylark Custom 2-door coupe was from its stint as a mid-to-late 1970s compact (a… more»

24K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It’s hard to find a collector car with under 30,000 original miles that doesn’t go for a healthy five-figure sum. The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible shown here is a nicely preserved specimen with the rare and desirable manual transmission,… more»

German Import Edition: 1985 TVR 280i

When I spied the listing for this 1985 TVR 280i, also known as the TVR Tasmin, I had forgotten that they still exist as a going concern, but according to their website, they’re still TVRing along. And even though… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Charger

Although it might not possess the cachet of an R/T, this 1970 Charger is a classic worthy of respect. It is an original and unmolested survivor that the previous owner parked in 1988. It recently emerged from hiding in… more»

1 of 101: 2004 Ford Mustang Saleen S281-SC

The Saleen S281-SC was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Saleen Automotive to build a limited number of Saleen-modified Mustang GTs in 2004. The car provided a combination of looks and performance that was a step above Ford’s… more»

Update! 1975 AMC Matador Coupe Oleg Cassini

UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Matador Coupe Oleg Cassini edition is posted for sale again after recently being sold at a Mecum Auction last month. It’s now listed here on eBay in Lakeland, Florida, the current bid price is… more»

Great Garage Find: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

Although it sports a few minor and reversible changes, this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is an unmolested and solid classic. It recently emerged from decades in storage, leaving a new owner to choose between retaining it as a survivor… more»

Barn Brit: 1953 Velocette MAC 350

“The company so nice they named it twice.” I just made up that slogan, but it could have referred to either Veloce or Velocette, depending on which era you’re talking about, as the company has been known by both… more»

$3,000 Steal? 1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7

1988 was the last year that Mercury offered its Cougar on the Fox platform, which it shared with the somewhat similarly-styled Ford Thunderbird. The seller has this 1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 listed here on eBay in Yelm, Washington, there… more»

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