Survivor Cars

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

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Two-Owner 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire

Up until 2015, this 1964 Galaxie Country Squire had belonged to the same family since new. That family treated the car with complete respect, and the current owner has carried on that tradition. He has now decided to part… more»

Only 11k Miles! 1963 Studebaker Lark Cruiser

1959 was a year of change for Studebaker-Packard Corp. First, the storied Packard brand – which had been around since 1899 — was gone. And second, the new Studebaker Lark compact was born. It would be the sales shot… more»

Playmate Pink? 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop

This immaculately refurbished 1967 Mustang is not going to appeal to every classic car enthusiast, thanks to the paint that it wears. However, before you dismiss it out of hand, it is worth looking past the color and examining… more»

Rad Survivor: 1992 Geo Storm GSi

Many of you have probably heard of the automotive show and overall movement called Radwood that’s taken place across the country, effectively coining an entire genre of automobiles that emerged in the late ’80s through the middle (and possibly… more»

Up Country Package: 2001 Jeep Cherokee

While Jeep will currently sell you any number of loud, hyped-up off-roaders (most of which will never see a trail or mountain in their lifetime), they quietly unveiled a very well equipped XJ Cherokee that came with all the… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport

One of the outcomes of the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 was that buyers began flocking to smaller, more economical cars. Cars with six-cylinder or small-block V-8 engines that would be thriftier on fuel than the land yachts they… more»

1 Of 15: 1970 Ford Torino Type N/W

Back in the day, it wasn’t uncommon for regional car dealers to lobby their manufacturer for a special edition just for their area. One such example is the Ford Torino Type N/W which was intended for the Pacific Northwest… more»

61 Actual Miles!! Rare 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Yes, you are reading that title correctly, here for your viewing enjoyment is a 61-mile example of a rare Corvette. This extremely low mileage example was sold by Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet in 1990 and it has definitely been cooling… more»

38k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Coupe

This 1968 Pontiac Firebird has received a cosmetic refresh at some point in its life. The result is a classic that presents nicely and only has a single minor rust issue. It is said to have a genuine 38,000… more»

275 HP Driver: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

The new kid on the block at Dodge for 1970 was the Challenger. It was a pony car that could be had from mild to wild and proved quite popular. But that wasn’t the only hot car that Dodge… more»

Daily Driver Amazon: 1966 Volvo 122S

The Volvo 122S, the successor to the PV444/544, was called the Amazon in its homeland. It was quite popular worldwide and Volvo sold nearly 700,000 of them in 15 years. This 1966 edition has survived the past 54 years… more»

Only 13K Miles! No Reserve 1979 Triumph TR7

It looks a bit like a doorstop on wheels. And they aren’t always that fondly recalled but they certainly made a visual statement. And there is something to be said, wistfully, as the car in question was the last… more»

Land Speed Record Camper? 1970 Chinook 2200

  Speed is not something we usually equate with an RV, however, there is a land speed record for them, and it’s faster than you might think! This particular classic chassis is up for sale right now, here on… more»

Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

If you are going to close the books on a special edition classic, it’s probably not a bad thing if you go out on a high. That’s what Oldsmobile chose to do with the Hurst/Olds. The 1984 model year… more»

Rare Coachbuilt Coupe: 1963 Fiat 600 Viotti

Viotti was an Italian coachbuilding company that operated out of Turin, Italy, between 1921 and 1964. They produced special vehicles for several different manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Fiat. Production records are sparse, but various sources agree that… more»

Luxurious Land Yacht: 1968 Airstream Caravel

The world of camper trailers has exploded over the last few months as consumers continue to resist taking to the friendly skies to get to their next far-off destination. R/Vs and motorhome sales have skyrocketed, with many dealers actively… more»

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