Survivor Cars

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

High-Performance Model: 1970 Subaru 360 Young S

It seems odd to look at a car with a tiny air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and refer to it as a high-performance model, but that is the reality with this 1970 Subaru 360. This is the “Young S” variant, which… more»

Just 1,671 Miles! 1987 GMC Caballero

The Caballero was GMC’s version of the Chevy El Camino, with minor badging changes and production in smaller quantities. Both were based on the Chevy Malibu but with a larger wheelbase. The 1987 model year would spell the end… more»

Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight

And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1975 Chrysler Imperial

The Imperial was a long-standing brand at Chrysler, dating back to 1926. As the 1970s wore on – especially after gasoline prices shot up after the 1973 OPEC oil embargo – sales had fallen off to the point that… more»

Drive and Restore: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

There is a certain attraction to buying a classic car that the owner can drive immediately but can be restored as time and circumstances allow. That is what this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible has to offer its next… more»

67k Mile Storage Unit Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

1984 was the beginning of the run for the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, which was produced between 1984 and 1996.  After taking a year-long hiatus from production in 1983, the Corvette returned in C4 fashion with a completely new chassis… more»

Still in the Wrapper: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra remains one of the more attractive modern muscle cars that hasn’t become unobtainable, even with just over 6,000 original miles like this 2003 example. The SVT enhancements take an already respectable performer in GT… more»

Original Paint and More! 1971 Datsun 240Z

Wearing imperfect yet shiny original paint, this 1971 Datsun 240Z in Chino Hills, California looks great! It clearly enjoyed care in other areas as well, retaining its original interior as well. It comes to the market here on Craigslist… more»

Garage Queen 1994 Chevrolet Beretta Z26 Turbo

As far as svelte, well-proportioned, decently-priced coupes go, there’s not much available today. It’s a segment far gone from American roads, but at one point in time, coupes were somewhat popular. Popular enough for companies to produce cars only… more»

No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a 1969 Camaro SS Convertible that needs a new home. The owner, who is also the car’s original owner, treated it to a restoration in 2010, and it has survived the past decade rather… more»

One Owner Long Bed: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4×4

I’m telling you right now: if there’s an old Toyota pickup in your neighborhood owned by the proverbial little old man, either buy it yourself or tell him to hold out for a big payday. I’ve noticed on a… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop

The owner of this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire found the car hiding in California. A life spent in drier climes has allowed the vehicle to remain rust-free. That could make it an ideal project car for anyone who wishes to… more»

Rare Sportback: 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX

From the “Good Ideas that Never Took Off” department: the Nissan Pulsar NX Sportbak, a clever coupe with a removable hardtop over the rear-most section. The Pulsar has emerged as a sort of 80s icon, a symbol of the… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s still enough warm weather left this Summer to offer ample opportunities for some relaxed weekend cruising behind the wheel of a classic car. What better vehicle could you choose than this spotless 1969 Corvette? It presents superbly, and… more»

Convertible Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a challenger to the Corvette, although it morphed a few years later into more of a personal luxury cruiser reminiscent of ones found in Europe. This 1966 example is the final year… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The buying public was eagerly awaiting the release of the 1968 Corvette because they knew that its styling would signal a radical departure from its predecessors. This would prove accurate, and today, these early C3 Corvettes are as highly-coveted… more»

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