Survivor Cars

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

17K-Mile Survivor! 1967 Ford F-100

You read that right, this 1967 Ford F-100 pickup has a mere 17,000 miles on it, despite the missing paint and other nicks and dings. This one was used in a Utah fruit orchard so it didn’t see a… more»

Garage Find: 1981 Dodge Diplomat Salon Wagon

This is a car that I haven’t seen in years if not decades. There weren’t many of them made so maybe that’s why, or maybe it’s because it’s over four decades old now. This 1981 Dodge Diplomat Salon wagon… more»

Little Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport

Captive imports were big sellers in the 1970s as American manufacturers scrambled to take on imports in certain genres, such as small, fuel-efficient cars and small trucks. This Mitsubishi-based 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup can be found here on… more»

47k Mile, Original Paint 1955 Buick Special

Fans of the classic “Highway Patrol” 50’s TV show know that the show’s star, Chief Dan Matthews (played by the gruff, fast-talking, fedora-wearing Broderick Crawford), drove many cars in its five-year run. But his ’55 black and white Buick… more»

Not Started In Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

I’m glad that this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t have faded and sunburnt paint so I don’t have to use the dreaded word patina here. As it is, though, I do have to use the word “iconic” when describing the… more»

1 of 1: 1977 AMC AM Van Concept

This has to be one of the rarest and coolest non-usable vehicles that I have ever seen and maybe one with the most potential value. We saw a Chrysler Turbine car here a year ago that was a usable… more»

53 Years On Jacks! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevy Bel Air was a common sight in 1957 – more than 168,000 copies of the 2-door Sport Coupe alone were built that year. The seller bought the car in Washington State and put 90,000 miles on it… more»

Special Order Paint: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

If you walk into a dealership today intent on driving away in a shiny new offering from their range, you will face choosing from a set selection of paint shades. In years past, manufacturers provided buyers with the option… more»

Original Paint: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

With the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 being one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current market, an unmolested one will always generate interest when it appears on the market. That ramps up a degree or two… more»

Long Roof Survivor: 1977 Mercury Cougar Villager

This 1977 Mercury Cougar Villager station wagon looks longer than it is, but it’s still almost nineteen feet long so be prepared if you don’t have a big garage. Not to mention wielding it in traffic as a daily… more»

Parents’ Daily Driver: 1989 Honda Civic CRX Si

Hot hatchbacks are a genre that I have never dipped my toes into but I’d like to someday. There are quite a few contenders but Honda had a winner on its hands with their CRX. The seller has this… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet C10

Yesterday, we covered this 1968 Ford F250 pickup and today, we’re going to take a look at Ford’s crosstown rival, Chevrolet, and see what they were pushing, truck-wise, back in ’68. This C10 does not allow for an apples-to-apples… more»

1973 Mercury Comet Garage Find

After twenty-three years in storage, this 1973 Mercury Comet recently emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a solid classic needing a cosmetic refresh. The seller returned it to a roadworthy state, and with its needs appearing… more»

Fully Loaded: 1979 Ford Ranchero 351 Survivor

With 1979 marking the final year of production for Ford’s Ranchero, it wasn’t unusual for buyers to treat themselves by adding a few creature comforts to their new purchase. That is the case with our feature vehicle because its… more»

A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails

Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»

Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Stepside

It wasn’t that many years ago when an older pickup might expect to see out its useful life as an unloved workhorse on a farm. A significant mechanical problem or the onset of old age would see it eventually… more»

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