Survivor Cars

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

Great Colors: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

While C4 Corvettes are not the most loved cars around here, I feel like they have been under-valued for quite some time. While I am by no means a fortune teller, I believe anyone who picks one of these… more»

47K Original Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7

This clean 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a low mileage specimen that remains in bone-stock condition and is part of the class of 1980s vehicles that is quickly rising in price as new collectors come into the fold. The seller… more»

Stunning 1970 Manta Montage

Two brothers named LoVette owned and operated Manta Cars from 1974-86 which was known for at least three models of kit and component automobiles. The Manta Montage was based on a VW Beetle chassis and drivetrain but looked like… more»

409/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

When you look at the supplied photos of this 1964 Impala SS, you would be forgiven for thinking that you are looking at a restored classic. Nothing could be further from the truth because the paint and panels on… more»

Springtime Edition Survivor: 1990 Cadillac DeVille

Believe it or not, this “Spring Edition” Cadillac DeVille actually came out in springtime, with a raft of cosmetic upgrades that were likely designed to appeal to one particular demographic. The DeVille shown here isn’t exactly a loved model… more»

Factory 302: 1970 Ford Bronco

It is no secret that the First Generation Bronco is one of the strongest performers in today’s classic market. When it was new, it didn’t sell in anything like the volumes that Ford had hoped. Today, the Bronco has… more»

That Old Black Magic: 1978 Dodge Warlock

If Halloween didn’t deliver enough thrills and chills this year, how about this spooky ride: a 1978 Dodge Warlock. Listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace, this running and driving (but not stopping) pickup can be yours for $5,000…. more»

Spotless Survivor: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4

I’ve talked in previous articles about my admiration for AMC and how they could produce some great cars on a limited budget. As the 1970s rolled into the 1980s, the company’s financial position was a long way from healthy,… more»

Garage Kept: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

There are times when the lure of the great outdoors can be difficult to resist, and delving into inaccessible locations to escape the hustle-and-bustle of daily life is an attractive prospect. That raises the question of how to reach… more»

Rare Six-Cylinder Powered 1968 MGC-GT Project

“My MGB-GT is a runner now,” proclaimed the great songwriter Richard Thompson on his album Mirror Blue. “I welded the sills and the old floor pan/Cut the rust with the torch and the hacksaw/Took the Rostyles off, put the… more»

1982 AMC Concord DL Survivor!

I had honestly forgotten what an AMC Concord was until I stumbled across this discovery submitted by Chicago Mikie. The provided images aren’t very good and that was part of the problem (I’ll try to select the best ones)… more»

1 of 65: 1990 Buick Reatta Select 60

The Buick Reatta was a low production, 2-seat grand touring car built by Buick in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It came first as a coupe, but a convertible was added later. Buick marketing gurus came up with the idea… more»

The Ultimate Alpine Camper? 1981 Hobby Landhaus

Vintage campers continue to be a hot segment of classic vehicle culture. Heck, you can go to your local Airstream dealer and drop six figures on a new “classic” model. One thing we don’t see in the United States… more»

BF Exclusive: 1964 FWD Farrar 4×4 Fire Pumper

While older trucks attract a limited but dedicated following, retired firefighting appliances will always command attention. If you head off to a truck show and one of those classics on display, it will always draw a strong crowd. I… more»

40K Original Miles: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

The lineup of GM estate wagons has been the apple of many enthusiasts’ eyes for years now, especially the B-platform models equipped with the LT1 V8. Prices have been climbing, but not strikingly so. There are some cars that… more»

Rare Color: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1960 model year was a landmark one for the Chevrolet Corvette. After a stuttering launch that saw the company go close to axing the Corvette after a mere two years on the market due to appalling sales totals,… more»

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