Survivor Cars

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

Displayed At 1953 Concours: 1948 Crosley Race Car

Crosley was a small, independent American car builder from 1939-52. Their products were all subcompacts, almost microcars in some cases. During World War II, their production was diverted to making Jeep-like vehicles for military use. This 1948 Crosley is… more»

Overhead Cam Equipped: 1968 Pontiac LeMans

The LeMans began as a premium trim edition of the new compact Tempest in 1961, later becoming a series of its own as well as growing to a mid-size car. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1968, including… more»

FBI Surveillance Van: 1991 Ford Econoline E250 HD

If I had more time in my schedule, I would love to allocate a few minutes each week to scanning government auctions for vehicles like these. This is a very clean 1991 Ford E250 HD Econoline van that previously… more»

45k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT

While most generations of the Mustang have carried at least a few styling cues from the original vehicles, the Fox-Body cars provide a breath of fresh air. No matter where you look, there is little trace of traditional Mustang… more»

Californian Survivor: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

The Japanese automotive industry has constantly proven that it can learn fast, adapt quickly, and develop innovative vehicles that set new benchmarks in build quality and performance. When you consider that Datsun virtually started from square one following World… more»

Take Your Pick! Pair of 1996 Buick Roadmasters

The Roadmaster nameplate was a Buick staple from 1936-58 and again in 1991-96. The latter was the last of the large, rear-wheel-drive land yachts that used a variation of the Cadillac’s B-platform. The Estate Wagon was what you ordered… more»

One-Owner 1973 Buick Centurion 455-4 Convertible

In the automotive world, some models are renowned for their longevity, while others tend to be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. The Buick Centurion would fall into the second category because the company only produced and marketed… more»

22K Original Miles: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

It’s incredible that finds like these still exist, but they do: a 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, in one family ownership since new, and barn stored since the early 2000s. We featured it a while back, but it’s such a… more»

Driving Project: 1971 Ford Bronco

When it was released in 1966, Ford had high hopes for its new Bronco. While it wasn’t a complete sales disaster, it certainly didn’t reach the dizzying sales heights that the company had envisaged. It wasn’t until the 2nd… more»

All Original Coupe: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

Although 1966 was the final year for the fourth generation Thunderbird, Ford made a few cosmetic modifications from the previous year’s model including a new grille with a huge Thunderbird emblem right in the center.  The standard 390 cubic… more»

23K Original Miles: 1985 Mercury Topaz GS

The Mercury Topaz and Ford Tempo is a car model most all of us have a memory of in some fashion. We were carted to school in one, or our friend’s mom took us to the mall in hers…. more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

While I admire many new cars, I remain something of a traditionalist. If you offered me the choice between owning a new Mustang or a 1st Generation car, I’d pick the latter any day. While these newer offerings are… more»

10k Mile Drop-Top: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 2002 model year would be filled with highs and lows for the Chevy Camaro. While it was the 35th anniversary of the once-popular car that was celebrated with a special edition, it would also be the last year… more»

Bob Hope’s Ride! 1969 Chrysler Imperial Limousine

All of Chrysler’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1969, taking on a “fuselage” look that would dominate styling for the next few years. Already a big car, when these Imperials were converted into limousines, 30 additional inches were added… more»

1 of 845 Built: 1932 Ford Model B400

In 1932, the Ford Model A was succeeded by the Model B of which the B400 was a special, low production edition. This was a sedan/convertible combination that was targeted at foreign diplomats, ambassadors, and others with deeper pockets…. more»

18,500 Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro 25th Anniversary

This clean 1992 Chevrolet Camaro has under 20,000 original miles and marks the 25th anniversary of the celebrated line. This example is optioned with lots of desirable features among fans of the third generation Camaro, from the upgraded OEM… more»

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