Survivor Cars

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

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Original Owner: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX

We don’t generally see the term “gently used” when it comes to what was essentially a company’s muscle car, especially one that has a V8. But, that’s what the seller says about this 1977 AMC Hornet AMX. This unusual… more»

396 Equipped: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

Wearing Regal Black paint endows this 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible with a tough yet classy appearance. The fact that it is an SS 396 means that it also possesses the power and performance to back those looks. It is… more»

Unrestored Runner: 1948 Willys CJ2A

When it comes to iconic four-wheel-drive vehicles, few vehicles stand out as much as the classic Willys CJ2A. It’s a blissful combination of simplicity and value, as these trucks enjoy a strong following and price point that justifies investing… more»

Daily Driver: 1980 AMC Spirit

I think it’s fairly safe to say many early 1980s subcompacts were treated as “throwaway” cars, so when the seller of this 1980 AMC Spirit says, “These cars are nearly impossible to find, and especially in this condition,” it… more»

Bargain Convertible? 1968 Plymouth Fury III

This 1968 Plymouth Fury III convertible is just dying to come out of winter slumber, as are a lot of us in the upper-Midwest and Northeast, and Canada, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Colbert, Washington, etc… The seller pulls it… more»

Big Survivor: 1959 Buick Electra 225 Riviera

Big, bold, and beautiful in blue, this 1959 Buick Electra 225 Riviera is one impressive and imposing 225-inch-long car. If that grille treatment didn’t make other cars get the heck out of the way in 1959, I don’t know… more»

Un-Cut Survivor! 1966 Ford Bronco

Apparently this Bronco spent its life on an old homestead in Wyoming but when the clutch went out, it was parked for about twenty-five years! It was rescued, given life again, and can be yours to enjoy. Found here… more»

50k Mile Survivor: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Automotive manufacturers sometimes give their features unfortunate names. As an advertising copywriter, I scratch my head over engines named Fireball, distributors marked “DUI”, and anything that even obliquely references a collision. So who knows why Chrysler would choose “High… more»

Garage Find: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup

We’ve all been there, taking on too many things at once. I can’t even get two minibikes restored with everything else going on, I can’t imagine having a vehicle like this 1965 Ford Econoline pickup to have to finish…. more»

Mid-Engine Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT

It’s hard to think any car from the ‘80s as being a survivor but that’s exactly what you get with this 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT. An unmolested survivor in very good condition with only 67,000 original miles. The Fiero,… more»

Last One? 1981 Datsun 310 GX

Those of us who are into vintage Japanese vehicles often enjoy the unusual ones, the non-240Zs and the non-RX7s. The cars that were never the golden child but just had something interesting about them. I’m surprised to see a… more»

59K Miles: 1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe

Beautiful in triple-black, this 1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe also appears to be in outstanding condition. It’s all-original and has no rust, does it get any better than that? This big cruiser can be found here on eBay in… more»

Ugly Unicorn: 1992 Saab 9000 Turbo Survivor

Though it might not be the most sought-after Saab, the 9000 Turbo is a quirky, yet classy vehicle that offers a fun driving experience. This particular 1992 Saab 9000 Turbo is likely one of the sweetest remaining examples of… more»

Real-Deal Blue Chip Muscle Car Collection

Deep in central Wisconsin, near the town of Portage, lies a very nice collection of muscle cars. They can be found for sale here on Craigslist and the seller says they have been collected over about twenty years. There… more»

Rust-Free Long Roof: 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire

This 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire is long but not as long as it looks, if that makes any sense at all. It’s under 19-feet in length and there were regular sedans just as long, but it’s that long… more»

Economical Fun: 1970 Opel 1900 GT

Even though over 100,000 of these cars were built from 1968-1973, it is rare to see one these days, especially in this condition. This is a 1970 Opel GT with the optional 1.9 liter 4 cylinder engine and automatic… more»

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