Survivor Cars

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

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Rare Italian: 52k Mile 1994 Fiat Coupe!

Coming in just barely under the wire on the US 25-year rule for getting a title and registering a non-US-market vehicle, this 1994 Fiat Coupe is one cool and unusual ride. The seller has it listed here on Hemmings… more»

Rare Air-Cooled: 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia

This 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia is a rare sight in the U.S.A, as this rear-engined model was never sold stateside. Like so many other vehicles from the company’s South American operations, they do appear here on occasion and offer a… more»

10k Original Miles: 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

It is pretty common to find classic Alfas with rust problems. These can range from the reasonably insignificant through to issues that are well beyond repair. This 1979 Alfa Spider is a welcome exception because it does appear to… more»

One Of 32! 1970 Marcos Mantis M70

I always assume that I have a fair knowledge of varying automobile marques until I realize that I don’t. And here’s just such an example, a 1970 Marcos Mantis M70. Marcos? Never heard of it though I’m sure our… more»

60,000 Original Miles: 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

The classic Saab 900 convertible came onto my radar in a big way a few months ago, as I sold my 1999 BMW M3 convertible in the hopes of finding a four-seater droptop that had a better trajectory for… more»

20k Original Miles? 1995 Geo Tracker

The owner of this 1995 Geo Tracker found the vehicle languishing in a Tennessee barn. He has revived it, and it is in a roadworthy state. It has a genuine 20,500 miles showing on its odometer and is probably… more»

Muscle Car Survivor: 1969 Mercury Cyclone 428 CJ

When fitted with the 428 Cobra Jet V8, the 1969 Mercury Cyclone was just begging to be driven hard. Many owners did just that, and their classics suffered accordingly. Finding a nicely restored example today is becoming difficult. However,… more»

Classifieds Find: 1941 Studebaker Stock Car

The development cycles of road cars and race cars are very similar. The big difference is that the development cycles of race cars tend to be significantly accelerated when compared to the road-going examples. Competition can be cut-throat, and… more»

Stored 16 Years: 1955 Packard 400

Easily one of the most elegant and luxurious cars of the second half of the 1950s, this 1955 Packard 400 looks like it could be a good buy. The seller has it listed here on craigslist in Canton, Texas,… more»

Low-Mile 1978 Chevrolet Blazer Trailering Special

In addition to survivors and barn finds, well-optioned vehicles are probably the next sweetest find with all of their extra-cost features intact. Combine two of the three of those and you’ve got quite a specimen on your hands, as… more»

Cheap Muscle? $2,700 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac would redesign the Grand Prix for 1973 and find instant sales success. Production would increase by two-thirds over 1972, from 92,000 units to 154,000. That momentum wouldn’t hold for long as the OPEC oil embargo caused gasoline prices… more»

Early Silver Tag 1970 Honda Z50A Mini Trail

1970 isn’t that old for a vehicle on a classic vehicle website, is it? Maybe now it is with enthusiasts and collectors being younger than ever before and some of the older folks getting out of the hobby. But,… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1LE

When it was introduced in 1988, the 1LE was one of the Camaro’s hidden secrets. By 1991 it was a package that was growing in popularity. It still wasn’t built in significant numbers, and this 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE… more»

America’s First Sports Car: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot

If you were asked what the first post-war American sports car built was, you might say the Chevy Corvette. And if you did, you’d be wrong. It was the Crosley Hotshot, although much smaller and less powerful than either… more»

No Reserve: Low-Mile 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4

It’s hard to believe a truck you previously loved to abuse because it never ceased to start up the next morning is suddenly viewed as a collector’s item. But that’s just what has happened with Toyota trucks from the… more»

Triple Black Treat: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

A classic car finished in black is always going to attract its share of attention. This ramps up a notch or two when the classic that you are considering is a triple-black example. That is what we find with… more»

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