Survivor Cars

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

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Last Driven In ’81: 1970 VW Squareback

While we can’t predict what car will be lurking in a garage after decades off the road, it’s not wrong to hope that it’s at least interesting. This 1970 Volkswagen Squareback was apparently found in a house after the… more»

Only 22k Miles! 1973 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac dealers had plenty to be happy about in 1973. First, they collectively sold more than 300,000 cars from the first time. And second, they managed to sell in excess of 50,000 Eldorado’s for the very first time, too…. more»

Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!

Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»

Too Little, Too Late: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

To many, the short-lived original Avanti was one of the most unique cars of its time. It was a personal luxury automobile with a fiberglass body that was rushed into production for 1963-64 to help save Studebaker – which… more»

350 Crate V8! 1947 International KB3

The KB1-5 was a series of trucks produced by International Harvester after World War II. They load ratings ranging from ½ ton to 90,000 lbs., so they could get most any job done. Except for its drivetrain, this ’47… more»

Kansas Survivor: 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop

When was the last time you saw a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop survivor like this? Recently purchased from an estate in Wichita, Kansas, this Chevy spent its entire life in the Jayhawk State and paperwork shows that it… more»

69k Original Miles: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

The 3rd Generation Camaro brought a raft of creative thinking to the table. Thanks to a combination of weight control and advanced aerodynamics, it addressed many of the shortcomings of the last of the previous generation offerings. By 1988,… more»

Solid Survivor: 1929 Ford Model A

The Model A was the successor to Ford’s popular Model T. 1927 would be the transition year between the T and A, an automobile whose development costs are said to have set old Henry back $100 million for design… more»

Manx Style: 1961 VW Dune Buggy

I’m sure that we all have our own automotive Bucket List, and while I have had the privilege to drive some desirable cars during my lifetime, one that has always eluded me is a traditional Dune Buggy. The former… more»

1 Of 50: 1952 Siata 300BC Convertible

The Siata Company- or Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accesori for long- was originally founded in 1926 by an Italian gearhead named Giorgio Ambrosini, whose initial vision was to open a tuning and modification shop for Fiat cars and to… more»

Solid Survivor: 1965 Buick Skylark

This 1965 Buick Skylark will undoubtedly check off a lot of boxes for many people: it’s a mid-1960s GM A-Body, it’s a coupe, it’s all original, and it’s running and driving! Although it’s almost 60 years old, this car… more»

SD33T Powered: 1980 International Scout II

The International Harvester Scout has long been a darling of the collectible truck world, part of that amazing class of square body rigs that emit classic style with go-anywhere drivability. This 1971 model is made even more desirable for… more»

30K Original Miles: 1986 Plymouth Horizon

Some vehicles just have grandma car written all over it. This low mileage 1986 Plymouth Horizon is one such vehicle, a creampuff of a car with just 30,100 original miles on the clock and looking like it has even… more»

Fuel Injected 400: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Hidden in this garage is a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that is loaded with positive points. It presents pretty well for its age, but one of its highlights is what you will find under the hood. The upgrades that… more»

Rotisserie Rebuild: 1970 Plymouth Fury II

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I’m sure that we will have plenty of readers who will see the beauty in this 1970 Plymouth Fury II. It has received a significant amount of… more»

Original Paint: 1974 AMC Gremlin X 304

Love them or hate them, there’s no disputing the fact that AMC produced some of the most interesting and quirky cars to roll off any American production line. Nowhere is this more apparent than when you look at this… more»

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