Survivor Cars

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

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Premier Condition! 1979 Plymouth Volare Wagon

Station wagons are a hot topic right now. Two weeks ago we covered this 1968 Caprice wagon and we received 38 comments from our readers. Many recall growing up and riding in the third, rear-facing seat, or had other… more»

Sports Car Survivor: 1979 Triumph TR7

You’d be forgiven if the Triumph TR7 doesn’t exactly jump off the page at you anymore, as they’ve been an entry level classic car for years. Sometimes, like any vintage vehicle that has been popular for ages, like an… more»

Low-Mile Special Edition: 1979 GMC Royal Sierra

Of all the square-body GM trucks out there (and there are many), few hold the moniker “Royal”. GM made multiple special-edition trucks in those days, and this example is up for bids right now, here on eBay, out of… more»

Clean And Stock: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

This gorgeous turbocharged Ford Mustang SVO is a desirable later production model, fitted with the flush headlights and a more powerful 2.3L four-cylinder engine. Despite having higher mileage of almost 70,000, it still presents quite well and the seller… more»

Dream Find! 1-Owner 1972 Pontiac Trans Am

Imagine the scene: you peer into the garage and see this beautiful Poncho for the first time, sitting in the climate-controlled spot it has lived in since 1976. That moment could be yours if you follow up on this… more»

All Original: 1974 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

Finding an original and unrestored classic Fiat that doesn’t have rust problems can be a difficult task. However, this 1974 124 Sport Spider seems to fit that description. It presents nicely and promises plenty of enjoyable motoring for its… more»

4K Mile Time Capsule! 1952 Dodge Wayfarer

Americans were antsy to hit the open road in the years following World War II. Cars like this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer gave us hope that better times were ahead, even the name referred to traveling. This one has an… more»

Barn Find Oval Window: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

It’s amazing how many places desirable collector cars can be found, hidden away. You’d be forgiven if you thought they were just in dense urban population zones, like Los Angeles or New York. But the truth is, barn finds… more»

Ready To Roll! 1949 International KB-2 Pickup

When we think of post-war pickups, the big names usually come to mind first. Ford, Chevy, Dodge…but International doesn’t usually roll off the tongue. This running, driving example is up for sale here on eBay out of Richmond, Minnesota…. more»

True Mileage Unknown: 1988 Toyota Pickup 4WD V6

Out of all the compact to mid-size pickups sold, Toyota’s pickup (known as the Hilux in global markets) is the best at holding its value. Most of these trucks saw hard use on a regular basis, so very few… more»

18k-Mile Prototype? 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren Capri

From 1984 to 1986, Mercury worked with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) to create the only convertible variant of the Capri muscle car – the ASC McLaren Capri. While not all of these limited-production variants were convertibles, this 1986 Mercury… more»

Always Garaged: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Datsun’s first-generation Z-car is an incredibly popular vehicle among collectors, especially the 240Z model, which was the first of the Z cars sold. It should come as no surprise that the seller of this 1973 Datsun 240Z that is… more»

Summer Drives Only: 1981 Avanti II

When it comes to Avantis, the multiple chains of ownership and different styling that appeared over the years forces enthusiasts to think long and hard about which iteration they want to park in their garage. The earliest models, built… more»

36k Original Miles: 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon

Simultaneously being a contender for the pinnacle of practicality while also being nearly 180° from the mainstream is no easy feat. I’ll argue here we have one example that may lay claim to that title. This 1980 AMC Pacer… more»

Supercharged 454: 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup

There is a lot more to this 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup than stunning good looks. It would seem that someone wanted this vehicle to possess the power to match the looks. They have therefore taken a Big-Block V8, and… more»

Rare A/C Equipped: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The seller tells us that this GTO is rare due to its air conditioning option. I don’t know if an A/C equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO is rare or not. I do know it was an expensive option at 13.5%… more»

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