Survivor Cars

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

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Rust-Free Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

The Cosworth was an attempt by Chevrolet to inject some excitement into their Vega range, and just how successful this was depended on who you talked to. Certainly, when you look at the horsepower and performance figures of the… more»

Split Window Wonderful: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s not much more that can be said about a ’63 split-window Corvette that hasn’t already been said. I know there’s not much else that I can add and there are C2 Corvette enthusiasts that have probably forgotten more… more»

Four Door Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

What’s special about a 1974 Chevrolet Nova four-door sedan? Nothing really except that Chevrolet sold about 391,000 Novas in a recession year and that had to be comfort of some degree. The Nova SS coupe was still available in… more»

Minitrail 50 Duo! Pair of Honda Z50K1s

You may not have noticed this, but prices for old-school dirt bikes and mini-bikes have been surging as of late. We’ve seen it on this very page, wherein our content now includes vintage three wheelers, ATVs, and the like,… more»

Original Explorer Package: 1978 Ford F-250

I didn’t even have to look at the location to know this survivor-grade 1978 Ford F-250 with the Explorer package resided in Washington State. This is the kind of truck I saw in large quantities when vacationing in Washington… more»

22K Mile Barn Find: 1984 Hurst Oldsmobile

I recently read a buyer’s guide article on mid-’80s Hurst Oldsmobiles and found it to be very interesting. I was aware of Hurst’s involvement with Oldsmobile back in the ‘80s but I had moved completely away from domestic iron… more»

Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It was 1969, and Neil Armstrong took that “one small step for man,” changing our world forever. He achieved this by riding atop a Saturn V rocket, the most powerful machine that had been created by humans up to… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Firebird

Some classic cars are beautifully preserved or restored originals that are guaranteed to attract plenty of attention and admiration wherever they go. They are special cars that attract this attention for all of the right reasons. Some classics are… more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a solid car that was last registered back in 1983. It has been dragged out of hiding, and the owner has done much of the work in preparation for its return to… more»

5,800 Original Miles: 1995 BMW M3

As the former owner of a 1995 BMW M3, this pristine, low-mileage example strikes a very personal chord. I loved that car, hands-down the best vehicle I ever owned. Mine was also Alpine White like this example, with those… more»

Big-Block Power: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396

It’s one of my favorites, a full-size 1966 Chevrolet “B” body. I like them all, especially the Impala convertible as I owned one for seven years back in the ’90s. While the two-door hardtops and convertibles possess the most… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Update 1/29/20 – After more than six months since we listed it last, this Toronado is back on the market. It’s listed here on eBay with new photos and less than a day of bidding left. Do you think… more»

Shorty Seville: 1981 Cadillac Seville Opera Convertible

Across the history of the automobile, there exist styling trends that defy logic. Of course, big picture thinkers not hamstrung by convention have created some of the most beautiful cars on the planet, but creativity can sometimes be too… more»

Biggest Big Block! 1960s GMC V12 Engine

Today, V12 engines are largely the preserve of luxury or performance car manufacturers like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin. This has not always been the case, and in the first half of the 1960s, GMC produced a V12… more»

39K Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sometime back I wrote an article about a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, located in New Jersey, that had met the fate that so many first-generation Z28s met, loss of the original engine! Once I got to that part in… more»

Literal Fat Cat: 1986 Honda TR200

One thing that a skinny guy without enough money will never be called is a Fat Cat, either for monetary or weight reasons. The same can’t be said about this 1986 Honda TR200 which is known as a Fat… more»

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