Survivor Cars

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

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Original 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427!

Chevy’s shark-like third generation Corvette (C3), new for 1968, brought revolutionary new styling to America’s Sports Car compared to the C2. With horsepower wars still in full swing, the *base* 1968 Corvette packed 300 HP, and buyers could choose… more»

Rare Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

We’ve all seen project cars where you just know that there will be months or years of work before they are ready to hit the road once again. That isn’t the case with this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner…. more»

Original Paint: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

The owner of this 1974 Plymouth Barracuda, claims that the vehicle wears its original paint, and that has always been garage-kept. This second fact would seem to have helped the car to remain rust-free. The next owner can choose… more»

Stored 24 Years: 1971 Mercury Comet

Having already made Comets for a dozen years through four generations, not to mention several totally different body styles and sizes, this 1971 Mercury Comet is what a lot of us automatically think of when we think of the… more»

No Reserve 1976 Chevrolet Custom Van

I don’t know if vanning ever really went away, but it seems to be gaining popularity as of late. Not as popular as it was when it originated in the 1970s, but there seems to be a fairly strong… more»

Turbocharged Survivor: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

This 1991 Toyota MR2 is the desirable turbocharged model with the rare fixed hardtop roof. Many of these second generation MR2s sported T-top roofs, making the combination of having the turbocharged engine and fixed roof a sought-after form of… more»

One-Owner 1966 Chevrolet Nova

This one is going to be an exercise in self-restraint. What we have here is one mostly original 1966 Chevrolet Nova, two-door hardtop. It was a very innocuous compact car in ’66 but wore an attractively styled body, not… more»

Dealer Trade: 50k Mile 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

For some reason, I’m always drawn to trade-ins at new car dealerships of collector vehicles. It’s almost as if the owner just never did anything other than enjoy their purchase: they weren’t wrapping it in a cocoon for some… more»

Groovy Six-Wheeler: 1978 Dodge B200 Custom Van

Sometimes, four wheels just aren’t enough, especially in the vanning world, the world in which this 1978 Dodge B200 six-wheel van fits squarely into. It’s more than a hobby for some of these folks, it’s a culture and a… more»

32k Mile Survivor: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Some great options help to define this clean, low mileage 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, which has the classic hallmarks of an original owner wanting to check the boxes of the most desirable performance-related options offered that year. It’s also… more»

Restore of Drive? 1968 Ford Mustang

For many people, this 1968 Mustang would have to be a tempting proposition if a classic car is on their radar. Here is a vehicle that can be driven and enjoyed during the remaining warmer months, but it is… more»

Farm Truck In The Barn: 1976 Chevrolet C10

The good thing about farm trucks is that they usually have low miles because they are used in rural settings. The bad news is they are driven over tough terrain but this one has held up well. It is… more»

Original Paint: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Coupe

This 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Coupe has led an interesting life because, after 10-years of relatively constant use, it was parked and left largely unused until 2012. It was then lovingly revived and is now ready to ply the… more»

48k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Mustang

With clean examples of the Fox-body Mustang continuing to grow in popularity, cars like this 1979 model are always sure to attract plenty of attention. It features a healthy V8 under the hood, and with a genuine 48,000 miles… more»

4,990 Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Buick GNX

Bidding is pretty staggering at the moment for this low-mileage Buick GNX, which is listed as having a mere 4,990 miles on the clock. Obviously, the GNX is well-documented as being one the more collectible of the 1980s muscle… more»

LS6 4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454

There’s a lot going on here and it really caught my attention, twice! In spite of their fairly strong production numbers, the one year only, 1970 LS6 Chevelle is still an attention-getting find. Even more so when that find… more»