Survivor Cars

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

Road Trip Ready: 1978 Pontiac Catalina Wagon

The clean lines of this 1978 Pontiac Catalina wagon give it a distinct and tailored look even if it was their base model. It’s unmistakably tied to other full-sized cars from Chevrolet and Buick but there’s something cool about… more»

Cobra Jet Sportsroof: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Over the years, Ford has produced some bold styling. I think the Mustang Sportsroof is one of those cars. It is unique, elegant and beautiful. With the half vinyl top, this car really accents the fast back design of… more»

Super Rare 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon

UPDATE 3/16/22 – It’s been a little while now since we last saw this Cadillac Wagon. Well, it’s hit the market yet again, this time it’s in Warwick, New York, and is listed here on Facebook with an asking… more»

Beautiful Unrestored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Growing up a car geek in the ’60s and being totally in love with 2-seater Thunderbirds, I remember the first time I saw one of these 230SLs up close. I was about ten and was a bit awe-struck. It… more»

Garaged 35 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto

On the heels of the successful launch of the Maverick, Ford introduced an even smaller car in 1971, the Pinto. It was designed to compete against the sub-compact imports from Germany and Japan. Over 10 model years, the Pinto,… more»

Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American

While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»

No Reserve 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger

When Ford released the First Generation Bronco, it intended to sell 50,000 vehicles per year. The reality is that they never came close to the mark, and only once during its twelve model years did it exceed 50% of… more»

Storage Unit Exotic: 1981 Maserati Merak SS

Sometimes it seems that you don’t see a certain car for years, and then several of them pop up all at once. Before I looked at this Maserati Merak, I could have sworn that the last one I’d seen… more»

Colonnade Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle

General Motors redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1973, going with a Colonnade styling theme which provided sedan-like roofs with pillarless doors. The concept was that the autos would safer in the event of a rollover. The Chevelle was… more»

40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»

4K Mile Time Capsule: 1974 Ford Pinto

This 1974 Ford Pinto has a couple of interesting stories connected to it or actually three if you consider a 48-year-old car with 4,780 original miles on it interesting. Ok, there are probably at least four interesting facts about… more»

25k Documented Miles: 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon

When an owner makes what appears to be an outrageous claim about their low-mileage classic, I tend to look at such statements with skepticism. However, when they can back such claims with comprehensive documentation, that’s a game-changer. Such is… more»

Diesel-Powered Estate Find: 1980 Cadillac Seville

The Seville was introduced in 1975 as a means of making the Cadillac more appealing to younger import car buyers. And while the car was initially successful, they missed their mark by selling a lot of them to older… more»

Original Paint: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster

Anyone who daily drives a 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster in 2022 is pretty cool in my world. Some of us complain about our decade-old vehicle not being modern enough, this one is forty-eight years old. The seller has it… more»

9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental

The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»

Low-Mileage Fox Body: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

Four-eyed Mustangs appear with far less regularity than the later examples with their flush headlamps, and for that reason alone, I dig cars like this 1985 Mustang GT. The GT obviously is the one to buy, with its unique… more»

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