Survivor Cars

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

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Marine Patina: 1963 International Harvester Travelette

International Harvester – of tractor fame – also produced trucks nearly throughout its history. We all know the Scout and maybe even the Travelall, but here on eBay we have a 1963 International Harvester Travelette, formerly owned by the… more»

Original Survivor: 1968 AMC AMX

It was fun being a nerdy car geek youngster in the ‘60s and witnessing the debut of the “pony car” in April 1964 and seeing the scrambling that ensued at GM and AMC afterwards. And although AMC was the… more»

Low-Mile Rarity: 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3

The 1970s were certainly not a time of automotive greatness from the Big 3. Reeling from the oil crisis, cash-strapped car companies were focused on fuel economy and very basic features. This resulted in many quite awful cars, very… more»

40,000-MIle 1977 Ford Pinto Runabout Survivor

It’s the middle 1970s. You get your first teaching job. What do you want to meet you at the end of the workday? A brand-new car, of course, sitting outside your school like this car appears to be. What… more»

Sunburnt Bug: 1957 VW Beetle

Some of the rarest Beetles which command the highest prices are early oval window versions. Given that these were only built from the years 1953 to 1957, it’s getting harder to find project versions of these as most have… more»

Overlooked Classic: 1956 Continental Mark II

In the world of classic cars, some vehicles are simply not selling for what they should.  Often these vehicles were not very successful in the marketplace despite fine craftsmanship and great styling.  A perfect example of this underappreciated group… more»

Loewy Lovely: 1974 Avanti

As time marches on we forget more of our past.  New generations see an item and know little of its origin.  Take for example this immaculate 1974 Avanti II for sale on craigslist in Kirkland, Washington for $26,500.  Few… more»

Rare Racer: 1959 Porsche Devin D

The late 1950s and early 1960s were a time of some of the best, timeless designs to come from automotive manufacturers. The Jaguar E-Type, the Ferrari 250 GTO, and the original Porsche 911 were all released during this time…. more»

1-of-1: 2005 Holden VZ Commodore SS Ute “Brock Enhanced”

Australian performance car enthusiasts are a pretty parochial bunch. They tend to favor either Ford or Holden products, although there is a smaller but no less passionate group with a love for Mopar metal. For those who love their… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

Chevrolet released its Second Generation Monte Carlo in 1973, and one of the new offerings in the range was the Landau. Among the features that helped it to stand out was its distinctive vinyl top. Today, it is one… more»

French Antique: 1925 Renault Model NN

The French have a long and successful history of producing cars, many of which are iconic to this day. The Citroen 2CV and Renault 5 Turbo are two classics that attract a passionate following around the world. Stepping back… more»

53k Original Mile, One-Family Owned 1967 Plymouth Fury III

In 1967, Plymouth’s ad campaign slogan was “Plymouth is out to win you over this year.” They obviously won over a gentleman in Pennsylvania who purchased this car new, took very good care of it, and has since been… more»

Same Family 46 Years: 1970 Mercury Colony Park

Life is full of choices. Paper or plastic? Window or aisle seat? Woodgrain accents or no woodgrain? If a buyer was looking at a Mercury Marquis wagon in this era, those who wanted woodgrain went for a Marquis Colony… more»

Super Low Mile: 1989 Citroën 2CV6

The car in its most basic form travels from A to B. Through the years, through technological advancements, more features have been added, whether for safety, comfort or to increase the levels of speed or luxury. Now, most modern… more»

Price Dropped: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

UPDATE 07/30/2022: The owner of this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ seems to be a motivated seller. We received the initial lead on this classic a few days ago, and they have relisted it with a significant price drop…. more»

31K Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire

The “Squire” name has become synonymous over the years with a high-end wagon offering from the Ford Motor Company, and this branding extended all the way down to the entry-level Pinto. You don’t see many of these anymore, especially… more»

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