Survivor Cars

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

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»

33k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Do you remember the TV commercials from the 1970s where Ricardo Montalban was hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers? Before you get all excited, it was real leather alright, but the Corinthian part was just… more»

Wild Interior! 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL

It had only been a year since the Rambler name was retired from the Ambassador line and it would go away totally after the 1969 model year. If you wanted the top-of-the-line AMC Ambassador for 1967, the DPL –… more»

45K Mile 1983 Chevrolet Chevette S Diesel

It’s hard to believe that the Chevette was made for a dozen years or so. I can’t think of the last time I saw one on the street but we’ve seen quite a few of them ramble through the… more»

Magnificent 1949 DeSoto Deluxe Woodie!

UPDATE – Larry, the seller, has provided us with more details on this DeSoto’s condition, so we thought it would be worth another look! You can find the additional details in his Classified via the link below. Woodies turn… more»

2,700 Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

One of the more underappreciated classics of the modern era continues to be the Corvette ZR-1. Still, that doesn’t mean good examples go cheaply, as this extremely low mileage model goes to show us. The ZR-1 featured here has… more»

307 With Factory A/C: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The GM A-Body cars from the late 1960s and early 1970s were extremely popular when new and have remained that way today with collectors. This 1970 Chevelle Malibu is a great example of a survivor with a claimed original… more»

390/4-Speed: 1967 Mercury Cyclone 390 GT Convertible

Have you ever looked at a classic car and struggled to determine what its strongest attribute is? That is the dilemma that we face with this 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT Convertible. Not only does it present superbly, but it… more»

Stately Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Club Coupe

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a conquistador, this black beauty could sort of scratch that itch. Named after the famous Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto, the DeSoto line was a lower-priced version of the Chrysler and was originally… more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1966 AC Cobra Roadster

Here’s something you don’t see every day on craigslist: a claimed 40-year owned 1966 AC Cobra roadster, seemingly in driver condition and untouched aside from a previous color change from green to red. The seller has listed it with… more»

58K Original Miles: Splendid 1932 Pontiac Deluxe 6

Usually when the topic of defunct auto brand Pontiac surfaces, visions of GTOs and Trans Ams dance through one’s head. But Pontiac had a storied past long before its halcyon days of the ’60s and ’70s. It’s time now… more»

1-of-1: 1995 McLaren F1

Automotive records are made to be broken, although some, it would seem, may live forever. Gordon Murray conceived the McLaren F1 to be the best and fastest Supercar ever created, and while faster production cars have since emerged, the… more»

Post-War Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Custom

During its tenure at Chrysler Corp., the DeSoto was sandwiched between Dodge and Chrysler in terms of styling and amenities. 1949 would reflect the first new design since World War II, but they were detailed in getting to market… more»

Small Survivor: 1952 Crosley Super Sports

Don’t let the size of this 1952 Crosley Super Sports convertible fool you, it would have a crowd of people around it every time you stopped for gas or groceries. The seller has this fantastic little car listed here… more»

Desert Runner Package: 1976 Dodge Power Wagon

This 1976 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4 is equipped with the Adventurer package and is a nicely preserved survivor with under 70,000 original miles. The seller notes that it is as stock and unmolested as they come, and the pictures… more»

Euro Spec: 1981 Porsche 911 SC

When it comes to Porsche 911s, it’s hard to find one these days that isn’t desirable in some form. However, the SC trim has been appreciating nicely for some time, and if you throw in the added cache of… more»

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