Survivor Cars

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

25K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

The last hurrah of the classic C4 Corvette remains on my short list of vehicles to own before it’s either too late or values climb too high (and those scenarios effectively go hand-in-hand.) The 1995 model seen here is… more»

11K Mile Survivor: 2002 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

To me, the SN95 Mustang remains one of the better performance bargains available on the market today. I’ve felt for a while they suffer from the same fate as other iconic cars that came right after a well-loved generation,… more»

Frozen In Time: 1930 Model A Pickup Hot Rod

At one time or another, pretty much every car guy or gal has opened up a car magazine and enjoyed the pictures, stories, and specifications of the cars within. Consequently, some cars featured in big publications have gone on… more»

428 V8 Estate Car: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1966 was a milestone year for the Ford T-Bird. It was the last year for both convertibles and unibody construction. The cars that followed would be bigger and closer to Lincoln in terms of size, style and function. But… more»

Adventure Machine: 1987 Dodge XPLORER

Campers of all shapes and sizes, from monstrous motorhomes to tow-behind trailers, are often purchased for a specific purpose: a retirement, an upcoming road trip – perhaps even an expectation of frequent tailgating at upcoming sporting events. Sometimes, the… more»

Cherokee Truckster Edition: 1994 Ford Explorer XLT

Who can forget the Wagon Queen Family Truckster from the iconic 1983 movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation? It’s hard not to laugh at the scene where the slippery used car salesman played by Eugene Levy sells the Truckster to an… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT Convertible

I know that it is currently the depths of Winter, but it will only seem like the blink of an eye before the warm weather lands on our doorstep. That offers the opportunity to hit the road for a… more»

21k Original Miles! 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The fascinating thing about low mileage time capsules is you never know when one is going to be rolled out of some neighbor’s garage. It’s especially eye-opening when it’s a car you may have assumed was a survivor, but… more»

427/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If you went out into the market today, you would struggle to find a respectable chrome-bumper C3 Corvette with a big-block under the hood for under $30,000. These cars remain in high demand, making this 1969 Corvette a car… more»

Corvette-Powered 1964 Citroen DS

By now, I’m sure you are all aware of the creation of Stellantis, the new holding company for what was FCA (Fiat Chrysler) and PSA (Peugeot/Citroen). Being old-school, I had a hang-up with trying to moosh Dodge/Ram, Chrysler, and… more»

12 Passenger Barn Find: 1978 Ford Econoline Van

it’s rare that we see old vans like Dodge B200s and Ford Econolines presented as collector grade specimens unless they’re a camper conversion or a rare four wheel drive setup. Vans like this, which likely served as an airport… more»

Depression Era Survivor: 1931 Buick Series 40 Sedan

The 1930s was one of the most important decades in the history of cars. Not only did the technology of the automobile advance, but so many of those advances also became standard for even the lowest-priced cars. Automotive-style went… more»

Two Owner Beauty: 1951 Muntz Jet

Everything about this car is incredible. It’s hard to not notice the color first, and then there’s the split windshield which a few high-end cars had given up by 1951. This rare 1951 Muntz Jet convertible can be found… more»

Garage Find: 1984 Nissan 300ZX

This is the scene so many of us hope to find: a dusty, desirable car that hasn’t been sitting beneath an open roof for decades with rust holes the size of your fist in the A-pillar. The seller of… more»

Rare T-Top: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

The great Enzo Ferrari once boldly claimed that aerodynamics was for people that couldn’t build decent engines. However, this failed to recognize that for most of Formula 1 history, the cars bearing his name almost always had the most… more»

Original 351-4V: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1970 Mustang Fastback might not appear to be anything startling, but it is an excellent car that would make an easy and rewarding restoration project. The prospect of tackling significant rust issues can be daunting, but as you… more»

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