Survivor Cars

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

34K-Mile 1993 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4×4

This 1993 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab Styleside 4×4 has traveled just 1,085 miles per year on average over the last 32 years. To say that this is a low-mile truck is the understatement of the year. This familiar seller… more»

One Of The Last: 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

On eBay in Independence, Oregon is this nice looking 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, with the bids up near $7,000 and the reserve not yet met. The auction isn’t over yet, but chances are someone will get to drive away… more»

44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III

Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»

All American: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne 350

“Baseball, apple pie, hot dogs, and Chevrolet” was a popular advertising slogan for this company a few decades ago. Chevrolet was co-founded by a Swiss-born, France-raised inventor and race car driver who didn’t move to the United States until… more»

The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star

The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»

1978 Ford Bronco Custom 302 V8 4-Speed

A 302 V8?! I thought the 351 was the smallest V8 for the second-generation Bronco, SG? You are correct, sir, and/or ma’am, if you thought that. This one has a replacement engine in the form of a rebuilt 302,… more»

The Ultimate Wagon: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

“The Ultimate Wagon.” It was just that simple for AMC’s marketing department when talking about the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer, and we know that a good percentage of people drive an SUV today, unlike in 1981. This 1981 Jeep Wagoneer… more»

BF Exclusive: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed Survivor

Talk about a time capsule – this 1980 Datsun 280ZX looks like an incredible survivor, at least once you get it out of the garage and back on the road. The only hint of rust is from the previous… more»

Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham

The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»

Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door

With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»

46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville

In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»

White Lightning: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo

This 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo needs more graphics, in my opinion. Some tiny Sprint Turbo lettering on the rear of each side isn’t enough, especially for the 1980s when graphics ruled the day. That’s likely of little importance for… more»

1969 Ford F-350 and Champion 230 Camper

With summer officially over in this hemisphere, or at least, over the hump and on its way toward winter, that doesn’t mean that camping season is done. It’s time to get serious about heading out on the road in… more»

2 Owners, 4 Doors: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

Launched in 1959, the Ford Galaxie nameplate capitalized on America’s growing fascination with the “Space Race”. Others included the Mercury Comet and Meteor, Oldsmobile Starfire, and Plymouth Satellite. Competing head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala, it would remain a Ford… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Dodge W200 Power Wagon

I was never there, but this 1973 Dodge Power Wagon looks like a picture of Southern California in 1973. Throw a couple dirt bikes in the bed, or maybe a small camper on the back, and you could be… more»

Former Cop’s Car: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a popular pony car with its all-new platform. Nearly 49,000 copies were produced, yet fewer than 1,800 of them were the performance ‘Cuda model with a 340 cubic inch V8 and a TorqueFlite automatic… more»

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