Survivor Cars

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

4X4 Survivor: 1963 International Harvester Scout 80

The IH Scout 80 was an early off-road SUV built to compete with the Jeep and its production lasted from 1961 to 1980. It was a 2-door pickup with a removable hardtop and fold-down windshield (the latter on early… more»

13K Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Black cars are usually associated with the bad guy. For this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the car is both beautiful and sinister. Under the hood is a 4 cam 32 valve V8 engine that at the time was the… more»

Grandma’s Cruiser: 1956 Lincoln Premiere

The Lincoln Premiere was a luxury car produced from 1956-60. It was slotted below the ultra-posh Continental Mark II and above the Capri which it was based upon. This ’56 edition was owned from new by the seller’s grandmother… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1964 Nissan Bluebird 410

The Nissan Bluebird was one of the company’s most popular cars. Launched in 1957, it would be part of the Nissan portfolio through 2001. In its earlier years in the U.S. market, the cars were marketed under the Datsun… more»

Loaded Rust-Free 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE 4×4

The Nissan D21, known as the Hardbody here in the US, was quite an upgrade from the previous Nissan pickups which were more pragmatic work trucks. This 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab 4×4 5-speed pickup is loaded and rust-free… more»

Original Owner! 1978 Suzuki GS1000

Having twenty times the engine size and more than twenty times the horsepower power of my only Suzuki, this gorgeous one-owner 23,187-mile 1978 Suzuki GS1000 appears to be an absolute jewel. Vintage Japanese motorcycles are hot and having a… more»

Brazilian Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Fox

The VW Fox was a variant of the Gol that was manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil. It was sold in North America between 1987-93. It was an entry-level subcompact that offered practicality and economy over frills. Its success in… more»

Briarwood Survivor: 1991 Jeep Cherokee

The XJ-series Jeep Cherokee is a well-known quantity by this point, celebrated for its off-prowess, extremely reliable powertrains, and classic good looks. While we have seen some definite high watermark sales that show collectors love to find these in… more»

Signed by Shelby: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is a heavily modified example of one of the most collectible of the Fox-body ‘Stangs, and while it has under 30,000 original miles, it’s not exactly a survivor. The Cobra is still extremely clean… more»

Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition

Motoring tastes can change, and when the final Bronco rolled off the Wayne, Michigan, production line on June 12th, 1996, many people saw it as the end of an era. Buyers had begun to turn their backs on these… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV

To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»

Original Owner: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile had a long history of offering a diverse range of cars, from massive luxury cruisers to muscle cars. The Toronado might be one of their more interesting offerings, as they were luxurious, powerful, and equipped with a unique… more»

Cash or Trade: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Finding a relatively affordable C2 Corvette Convertible can be a battle in today’s classic market, but this 1965 model could be a strong candidate. It is an original vehicle that is structurally sound and presents well. The cash price… more»

898 Original Miles! 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC

There’s a lot to be said for owning the last of a breed, especially in the world of classic luxury cars. The final production examples of a particular model should theoretically be the best of their type. The manufacturer… more»

1 of 8 Made: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT

A few things we love: survivor cars, long-term ownership, and rare options and configurations. This 1978 Dodge Magnum GT seemingly has it all, with the seller being the long-time original owner who took this Magnum home from Bruce Rossmeyer… more»

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