Survivor Cars

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

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Rare in Blue: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer

We don’t often get to see the Jeep Wagoneer in anything other than a shade of brown or perhaps white, and more often than not, as a later model with woodgrain trim. This early Wagoneer skirts both of those… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car: 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

When I think of the Pontiac Trans Am, my mind usually goes to the late ’70s, somewhat underpowered versions with screaming chickens on their hoods. There is a certain movie from 1977 that has helped to reinforce that image… more»

Rare Brit: 1974 Mini Marcos

The Mini Marcos has had an “on-again, off-again” production life which dates right back to 1965. It is a car that experienced a reasonable level of motorsport success across the globe and is a vehicle that will attract plenty… more»

Southwestern Survivor: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura

When I was in college, the student center had a vending area with microwave ovens. They were still a pretty new concept and there was a sign posted above them that read,” Persons with pacemakers, stay clear of this… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Up for sale is a wonderful 1978 Datsun 280Z that is located in Woodbury, New Jersey. These cars are becoming increasingly popular and that is very evident by the 69 bids that have been placed for this car. What… more»

18k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Spotless survivors are the sorts of cars that will grab their fair share of attention wherever they go. They don’t necessarily need to be incredibly desirable, but almost any older car that is in excellent condition will invariably attract… more»

Daily Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang

The owner of this 1969 Mustang says that it needs a little TLC, but given the fact that he uses it daily, this looks like a classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. If that’s the… more»

Surf Wagon Survivor: 1962 Chevy Corvair Greenbrier

While there’s plenty of hype around camper vans and other rigs fitted with beds and couches, the more basic utility van can still check the box for having proper surf wagon credentials but without the headache of leaking faucets… more»

31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Originally introduced as a performance model, the Oldsmobile 442 eventually morphed into a car with a focus more on luxury and comfort. It was still capable of reasonable performance in the context of its time, but tightening emission and… more»

Original Survivor! 1937 Ford Pickup

If you’ve ever wanted a really nice original classic truck, you can’t get much better than this 1937 Ford pickup. It can beĀ found here on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $12,900. There are a ton of directions you… more»

Perfectly Preserved: 1987 Buick Century Landau Coupe

Many of us have come across the Duncan Classic Cars website in recent years because of their absolutely ridiculous stash of JDM vehicles. What is less known (or at least less promoted by them) is the fact that they… more»

True Time Capsule! 1973 AMC Hornet

In 1973, I wouldn’t have given an AMC Hornet a second look. Hornet you say? Javelins, AMXs, Ambassadors, Gremlins, regardless they’re all Ramblers; fuggedaboutit! It is amazing how things change with the passage of time. Consider this 1973 Hornet… more»

Fred’s Sled: The Flintstones Replica

The Flintstones was the first animated series to find its way onto prime time television, and until the advent of The Simpsons, it was also the most successful animated series in television history. One of the most instantly recognizable… more»

Ready To Roll: 1967 Pontiac GTO Sports Coupe

While buying and tackling a restoration can be an immensely satisfying experience, sometimes, buying a classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately can still provide a pretty special sort of buzz. That is precisely the experience… more»

Bought New in Netherlands: 1959 VW Beetle

This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is a very nicely preserved example with a great history, having been purchased new in the Netherlands and shipped to the United States. The seller claims it remains in original condition with just over 100,000… more»

Pristine Extended Cab: 1999 Toyota Tacoma TR5

When we talk about collector vehicles, there’s often chatter mixed in about which ones will at least return the purchase price investment, if not flat-out appreciate as time goes on. Who could have predicted just a few years ago… more»

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