Survivor Cars

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

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Original Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

The pages of automotive history books are littered with brands that have ceased to exist despite producing some pretty desirable models. Oldsmobile was one such company, with its doors closing permanently little more than three decades after this 1969… more»

42k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

Certain segments of the classic scene can prove unpredictable, making it difficult for speculators to choose the right vehicle to preserve as a long-term investment. Take the First Generation Bronco as a prime example. Calling these off-roaders unloved when… more»

Original 350: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Time and the elements can exact a heavy toll on paint and steel. When a classic car has more than five decades under its belt, it is fair to expect that it might be looking rough around the edges…. more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours

I love the idea of a luxurious version of a car or truck that was never meant to be luxurious – this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours is one of those vehicles. This stunning time capsule can be found posted… more»

TV Star? 1973 Ford Maverick 302 V8

Back when I had my long-running tv reality car show, Scotty G’s Oddball Garage… Just kidding, there was no such thing. This 1973 Ford Maverick was actually on a TV reality car show and it can now be found… more»

2,800 Mile 4 Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The swan song for the 2nd generation Camaro was 1981. The car still looked great but the performance was long gone. Still, some of us prefer any year of the 2nd generation Camaro than what came out in 1982…. more»

Like-New: 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and buy a car off the showroom that you didn’t. Well, sometimes people buy cars and store them so that you can do that very thing. The only problem… more»

Tidy Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With warm weather fast approaching, the lure of time behind the wheel of a classic convertible with the wind in your hair may be impossible to resist. If so, that begs the question of which classic you might choose…. more»

Recently Revived: 1988 Porsche 924S

When somebody mentions the word “Porsche,” many people instantly think of the iconic 911, a rear-engined vehicle offering impressive performance and the uncanny knack of launching its occupants backward into the scenery if they happen to confuse their ambitions… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

New for 1969, the Second Generation Pontiac Grand Prix offered buyers a perfect blend of luxury and performance. Its combined chrome grille and front bumper made a bold visual statement, with 112,486 buyers electing to park one in their… more»

31K Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible

So many Chevies from the ’60s have gone on a nutso price trajectory that it’s nice to find one model that hasn’t and that’s the Corvair such as this 1966 Monza convertible example. Occupying a lone position in GM’s… more»

Clean Survivor: 1976 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

Oscar Wilde was famously quoted as saying, “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” If you were Ford during the 1970s and people were talking about the… more»

A38 Package: 1978 Plymouth Fury

There’s something about former law enforcement cars that gets to me, and no, it’s not from being chauffeured around in one back in my youth. This isn’t a former law enforcement car but this 1978 Plymouth Fury with the… more»

Super Spectacular: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

I was on the fence as to whether I should cover this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396. I’m not really a muscle car fan and have been as outspoken as any about the insane price heights these cars, and others… more»

Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Corvette ZR-1 remains one of the best modern supercar bargains out there. While it may not be as refined as the Porsche 911 or the Acura NSX of the… more»

Garage-Kept Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The 1972 model year marked the final of production for the Second Generation Oldsmobile Cutlass. The upcoming model marked a significant styling change to a squarer and more hard-edged appearance that many enthusiasts feel was not as attractive. If… more»

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