Survivor Cars

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

Mechanically Rebuilt: 1995 Toyota 4Runner Limited

It seems with each passing year, the original Toyota 4Runner becomes more and more cherished, now to the point that clean examples of the second- and third-generation models are fetching strong money. While the first one may stand apart… more»

Painted Stainless: 1982 DMC DeLorean

Any automotive engineer worth their salt will be able to explain the importance of a proper development program before any new model is released onto the market. Unfortunately, it seems that DeLorean didn’t receive that memo, and as a… more»

Eight Original Miles! 2002 Volkswagen GTi 25th Anniversary

Modern classics are a funny thing. What determines whether a car should be considered an investment-grade specimen when it’s less than 20 years old? There are certain cars, like the various Mustang Cobras and Camaro SSs that are seemingly… more»

Super Duty V8: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1973 model year would be four years before the first Smokey & The Bandit movie that would turn the Pontiac Trans Am into an instant star. So, its sales volume had not yet exploded and 1973 would be… more»

Highly Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible

It seems that the original owner of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible was intent on creating something special, so he ticked the boxes beside a lot of optional extras on the Order Form. It has survived the past… more»

Rebuilt Original 400: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Compared to its natural competition, the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am offered buyers a better performance proposition than either the Camaro or the Mustang II. Every manufacturer was struggling with tightening emission regulations, but it seems that Pontiac was coping… more»

Extensive Montana Collection of Cars and Trucks

Located outside of Great Falls, Montana lies a collection of 415 cars, trucks, farm implements, and even a bridge, all for sale. Some are stored indoors and probably run, but the rest are outdoors and may have been there… more»

18K Mile Survivor: 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

This 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe has a very wordy description attached to it, but it may be deserving of such praise given the mileage is a scant 18,800. The Super Coupe is also equipped with the preferred manual… more»

Southern California Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ7 Laredo

This clean 1982 Jeep CJ7 Laredo is said to be a California survivor that retains its original paint and graphics, and been extensively refreshed mechanically to pass California’s stringent smog testing. This should mean it can live happily anywhere… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

A few classic cars have managed to increase in value over what has been a tough 18-months, and the 1967 Oldsmobile 442 is one of them. This trend doesn’t appear to be set to change soon, so now might… more»

Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala 9-Passenger Station Wagon

For an enthusiast with a larger family, finding a way to enter the classic scene with a vehicle that includes the entire tribe can be a battle. That’s where the 1963 Chevrolet Impala 9-Passenger Station Wagon fits into the… more»

58k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

In the classic car world, original survivors will always grab their share of attention. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is a low-mileage car that is in exceptional condition. This 1969 Camaro ticks all of those… more»

1-of-1: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

I always tend to approach an owner’s claim about any vehicle being 1-of-1 with some trepidation. However, it seems that the owner of this 1969 dodge Charger R/T might hold the evidence to support this. He says that the… more»

Rare Off-Roader: 1979 Nissan Patrol

As the seller rightly points out, if you were an American buyer in 1979 who had their heart set on owning a new Nissan Patrol, you were out of luck. The model was only sold in the US between… more»

Road Racing Legend! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

There was a time in the early to mid-’70s when you encountered a first-gen Camaro Z28, there was a good chance that the original high-winding 302 CI engine had gone to that great machine shop in the sky. You’d… more»

Home Away From Home: 1982 Blue Bird Wander Lodge

It seems that there comes the point in all of our lives where we need to escape from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life and take the time to recharge our batteries. A holiday home offers one potential option. They… more»

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