Survivor Cars

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

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9k Original Miles: 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide

Sitting in this workshop is a 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide that has been part of the same family since it was new. It spent many years stored away, but the owner has returned it to a roadworthy state… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle

This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is a rare Golden Eagle edition that still wears many original details and retains most of the features that set this special edition apart. The Golden Eagle was perhaps most easily distinguished by its large… more»

Less Than 8K Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Chevrolet Corvette remains one of the better performance bargains out there, especially if you’re not inclined to stepping up to the big dollar purchase of a ZR1 or Grand Sport model. That means you can buy a… more»

Showroom Find: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

In a sea of Road Runners, Chargers, and ‘Cudas, the Dodge Dart gets short shrift – how unfortunate! The 1967 redesign put the Dart on an entirely new plane and the ’68 GTS version with Mopar’s new 340 CI… more»

Nicest One Left? 1987 Yugo GV

Like Rodney Dangerfield, the poor Yugo didn’t get much respect. Offered in the U.S. from 1985-92, this Yugoslavian-built car developed a reputation for suspect quality and reliability, yet more than 141,600 of them were sold. Survival rates are low… more»

43k Mile Survivor: 1971 Buick Riviera GS 455

Purchased new in April 1971 by Mr. Ogawa, Sr., and then passed down to his son, Mr. Ogawa, Jr. this 43K mile ’71 Buick Riviera GS is now on the market.  This beautiful boattail Riviera has always called SoCal… more»

27k Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Ford Thunderbird LX

800 miles a year isn’t a lot of time behind the wheel, especially when it’s spent in as comfortable of a road trip car as this 1987 Ford Thunderbird LX is. This red jewel has only racked up a… more»

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed

The world was an exciting place to be in 1968. On the negative side, Formula 1 lost the great Jim Clark. From a positive perspective, Bobby Unser scored a win at Indianapolis. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl… more»

Rust-Free Classic: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

If you want to make the right impression with a classic convertible, parking it beside the ocean on a sunny day is a pretty good place to start. It helps if the car in question is a bit of… more»

304 V8-Powered 1972 Jeep Commando 4×4

The end was near for the Commando but it received a refreshed look and more room for bigger and longer engines for the 1971 model year shortly after Kaiser was bought by AMC. The makeover didn’t go over too… more»

Rare Dual Quad: 1966 Buick Riviera GS

The 1966 model year marked a fresh look for the Buick Riviera GS, but it also signaled a noticeable increase in overall weight. However, if a buyer was knowledgeable enough to order their Riviera with the optional Dual Quad… more»

One Year Only: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

As if a very rare one-year-only limited edition car isn’t exotic enough, this 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe is located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. How’s that for exotic? And I don’t mean just the shipping charges. The seller has… more»

Rare AstroRoof: 1986 Buick Grand National

While we come across Buick Grand Nationals quite frequently, rarely do we find ones with the AstroRoof option. It’s been over a year since we last featured one with this option and that one wasn’t nearly as clean as… more»

Box Checker: 1988 Subaru XT6 AWD 5-Speed

Most of the quirkiness is gone from the Subaru lineup but in the golden days of yore – as no Subaru owner has said, ever – they made some very unusual vehicles. One of the most unusual was a… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor

The term “survivor” in the classic car hobby has a fairly wide definition. There are some people who believe a survivor should be defined very narrowly with only cars that have had routine maintenance items replaced considered survivors. Other… more»

Same Owner 47 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

It’s said that the average amount of time people keep their cars is about six years. If that’s the case, when the seller bought this car in 1974, he should have sold it again in 1980. That’s not the… more»

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