Survivor Cars

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

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Solid Swede: 1968 Volvo 1800 S

Before he starred as James Bond, the late Sir Roger Moore played the role of Simon Templar in the television spy thriller “The Saint” from 1962 until 1969. It was in this role that his chosen mode of transport… more»

Solid Survivor: 1956 Mercury Monterey Hardtop

It appears that life has been quite kind to this 1956 Mercury Monterey Hardtop. The majority of that life has been spent in California, and this has no doubt helped the vehicle to remain solid and rust-free. It now… more»

Fox Body Rarity: 1986 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren

If the usual assortment of Fox Body models no longer gets your blood pumping, the obscure and limited production ASC McLaren conversions could be worth a look. This one is a Mercury Capri with the soft top, and it… more»

Spotless Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is one of those cars where you just know that the moment that the owner slides behind the wheel, they will feel the sense of pride that can only be derived from owning a… more»

Stored Over 30 Years: 29K-Mile 1977 Ford Fiesta

Some of us have vehicles that we have had in storage for a long time, maybe years. Sometimes, decades. That’s the case with this 29,000-mile 1977 Ford Fiesta which has been in storage for over three decades. It can… more»

Showroom Stored: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

The deluge of Fox Body Cobras appearing for sale shows no sign of slowing, with yet another well-preserved example up for grabs. This red on gray example isn’t even super low mileage or the most mint one we’ve seen,… more»

1-of-152: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Hertz

This 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is said to be a solid vehicle that has been garaged for its entire life. It comes with a raft of documentation, and with values climbing slowly but steadily, it might offer the… more»

Nicest One Left? 1975 GMC Jimmy High Sierra

This 1975 GMC Jimmy High Sierra is described as one of the nicest ones left by the seller, and pictures seem to indicate this may be a very real possibility. The truck appears to be a completely stock survivor… more»

Ready For Radwood! 1997 Acura Integra Type-R

At first look, one could easily dismiss this as “just another Japanese sports car” but to those in-the-know, it’s something quite special, particularly to the younger crowd. It’s up for bids here on eBay and has hit a whopping… more»

Garage Find Survivor: 1968 Corvette

Getting the 1968 Corvette right was critical for Chevrolet; so critical, in fact, that the car was delayed a year (it was supposed to be introduced in 1967). As it turns out, 1968 Corvettes were the best-selling ones up… more»

Big Block California Camper: 1976 Ford F-250

This truck appears to be a really clean example of a mid-70s Ford. Featuring big-block power with an automatic transmission, it is a factory Camper Special from 1976. Found for sale here on eBay with a current bid of… more»

Original Owner Cobra: 1993 Ford Mustang

Bidding is approaching $30,000 for this super low mileage and original owner-owned 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra. With just over 21,184 original miles, the Mustang presents as-new and is an early production car, clocking in at number 61 of the… more»

17,570 Miles! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Quite literally “Grandma’s car,” this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 has been driven only 17,570 miles! It’s located in Cincinnati, Ohio and is listed for sale here on eBay, where bidding is still under $4,000 with just over a day… more»

Lexus Ancestor? 1985 Toyota Cressida

The Cressida has an unusual history, at least as far as North American sales went, and they can at least partially be connected to the birth of Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus. This 1985 Toyota Cressida can be found here… more»

Little Old Lady Owned: 1991 Toyota Pickup

Modern-era Toyota pickup trucks continue to draw strong prices at auction, despite the fact that they were nothing more than a solid used car value just a few years ago. Blame it on the fact that most new trucks… more»

Ironman Edition: 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS

It’s hard to believe that 1999 was over two decades ago now, some of you weren’t even born yet! We try to stay with older vehicles here, at least 25-30 years old unless they’re really unusual and could be… more»

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