Survivor Cars

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

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1987 Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo!

This genuine Callaway-modified 1987 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is a twin-turbocharged example with under 25,000 original miles. Essentially one of the marquee tuner cars of the 1980s and 90s, Callaway’s name became synonymous with monster Vettes once they began making… more»

1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible Project

As a project car, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible may not need a lot of work before it is ready to be used once again. It has undergone a prior restoration, but there are a few rust issues that… more»

Nicest One Left? 1937 Lincoln Model K

As a father and son, it is doubtful that two men could have been more opposite than Henry Ford and his son, Edsel. While both believed in solid and bullet-proof engineering, Henry perceived his cars as being nothing more… more»

Mid-Engined Driver: 1976 Porsche 914

This 1976 Porsche 914 is for sale out of a collection of survivor-type vehicles, and the seller claims it’s a three-owner car that’s never been restored. The 914 is powered by the later (and preferred) 2.0L engine, and shows… more»

Low Mileage 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

This 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is another member of the crowded B platform, which included estate bodies under different nameplates across the GM line. Subtle differences may exist between each manufacturer’s wagon, but at the end of the day,… more»

Black Plate 1969 Porsche 912

This 1969 Porsche 912 is a pretty California survivor with original (and rare) Olive Green paint. It is a California black plate car that resided with just one owner until his passing in 2018. The build sheet reads like… more»

Nearly Mint… Green: 48K Mile Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal

This 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal wears a pretty shade of mint green paint (proper name, anyone?) that the seller says remains in incredible condition. This is not necessarily exceptional, but when you consider how many of these have… more»

Hemi Survivor: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis

That thing got a Hemi? You bet! As did so many Chrysler, Dodge and Desoto models in the ‘50’s. But beyond that, this 1955 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis, which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is for sale… more»

Perfect Patina: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383

I have to tell you, I had strong disdain For Chrysler Corporation’s “fuselage” bodied intermediates introduced for the 1971 model year. After living with the beautifully balanced lines of the ’68-’70 “B” bodies including the Road Runner, GTX, Coronet/Super… more»

37K Mile 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

With just 37,992 original miles and no signs of body rot or previous damage, this 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ is aging nicely with original paint and a “barely worn” interior. The body and shutlines looks quite good, and… more»

95% Original? 1969 Buick Skylark

This 1969 Buick Skylark is described as being 95% original. It would seem that apart from the hubcaps, this car is essentially how it was the day that it rolled off the production line. I do have to send… more»

Holy Grail: 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray “Grey Ghost”

Our faithful readers and fans know that we usually stick to motorized classics and antiques, however we saw this and just HAD to tell you about it! It’s up for sale right now here on eBay in Benton, Arkansas,… more»

17K Mile 1973 Buick Grand Sport 455 Stage 1

Oh boy! Buick GS? Yes! 455 CI engine? Yes! Stage 1 equipment? Yes! Colonnade body style? What? Seriously? Yes, seriously and for those that aren’t aware there was a continuation of the great Buick GS Stage 1 into the… more»

Pace Car Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

When you think of Indianapolis 500 pace cars you think of zoom-zoom like a Camaro SS, Corvette or a Buick Grand National GNX, not a car like an Oldsmobile Delta 88 unless it’s still 1949. Well, variety is the… more»

Unrestored Dirty Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

In 1995, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird was parked in dry storage. It has only just emerged from hiding, and still wears the accumulated dust from all of those years. Don’t be fooled though, because it has been returned to… more»

The Widow Maker: 1975 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750

This 1975 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 was recently removed from storage in seemingly excellent condition with 12,365 miles on the odometer. These bikes were known as “widow makers” for their blistering performance that depended on wobbly handling to… more»

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