Survivor Cars

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

Factory-Built: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette “Race Rat”

Who remembers the 1960s when auto manufacturers were not only actively involved in racing but would build race cars as well? This 1960 Corvette is one of ten that Chevy built, and it was produced to run at the… more»

2k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet got into the sub-compact car market in 1971, after more than two years of research and design work under John DeLorean’s watch. The car debuted with a lot of fanfare and some innovations, like an all-aluminum diecast engine… more»

Tri-Power Treat: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

The owner of this 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible claims that it is 1-of-16 that remain in existence from that model year. It appears that he has documentary evidence to back this claim. It presents well as an original… more»

Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

Finding a rust-free classic station wagon can be a battle, but that is what is on offer with this 1966 Chevrolet Impala. Not only is it rust-free, but it features its original drivetrain. With a healthy V8 under the… more»

Barn Find Stepside: 1969 Chevrolet C-10

If you want to create a recipe for a desirable vintage truck, starting with a Chevrolet and adding a short bed with the stepside option is a good place to start. Throw in rust-free condition and a not-quite-typical color… more»

One Tough Truck: 1946 Studebaker M15A 1.5-Ton

You can tell by the wheels that this isn’t a lightweight pickup, the kind of posh ride that a lot of folks commute with today. This great-looking truck is a full 1.5-tons of hauling muscle wrapped up in arrow-straight… more»

400 V8 4-Speed! 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

“Drop an SBC in it!” The owner of this 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback must have been listening. This is such a good-looking car that even without a monster 400 V8 under that hood it would be appealing to those… more»

Indy Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

Rex M sent us this clean-looking 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am which was one of 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Editions. The Trans Am is listed here on Craigslist for an asking price of $24,000. These pictures are not… more»

Huge Hauler: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban V2500

It’s hard to believe that this 1989 Chevrolet Suburban V2500 4×4 is over three decades old already, it appears to be in fantastic condition. Chevy had a winner on their hands with this generation Suburban and the bidders are… more»

Rare In The US: 1972 Renault 16

The Renault 16 or R16 is a car that is rarely seen in the United States and they were only officially sold here for the 1969 through 1972 model years. I can’t remember the last time that I’ve seen… more»

Running Project: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

It seems that Jaguar E-Type Roadster project vehicles fall into two broad categories. Some are extraordinarily cheap but require major restoration, which will climb high into the five-digit territory. Others will cost their buyer more initially, but they represent… more»

18K Original Miles: 1989 Dodge Caravan

  Isn’t it amazing how the vehicles of your youth suddenly begin to strike a chord with you decades later? Nostalgia is a powerful drug, and this low-mileage first-generation Dodge Caravan is strangely appealing to me. Of course, the… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1985 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo

During the latter part of the 1970s and into the 1980s, the automotive industry underwent a substantial change. For North America, the catalyst for this could easily be traced back to the original Oldsmobile Toronado. This car clearly demonstrated… more»

Vintage Camping Rig: 1952 Southland Runabout

When it comes to vintage travel accessories like an old-school camper trailer, the sky is the limit in terms of how period-correct you can make it or customize it to match the sweet vintage pickup that pulls it. The… more»

53k Genuine Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

When an owner claims low mileage with a classic car, it can be easy to be cynical about that claim. However, when the vehicle in question comes with substantial documentation, that can erase the doubts. That is the case… more»

Original Paint: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Any classic car that has accumulated forty-two years under its belt and retains its original paint is worth a closer look. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is also rust-free. That is the story behind this… more»

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