Survivor Cars

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

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Recently Revived: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe

It isn’t clear just how long this 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe spent parked and forgotten, but the owner has worked through the process of returning it to a roadworthy state. It is now ready to be moved on to… more»

Time Capsule Coupe: 1992 Chevy Lumina Z34

This 1992 Chevrolet Lumina is the type of vehicle you once saw all over the road – it was indeed a popular choice among consumers. Now, if you even see one, chances are it’s in haggard condition and isn’t… more»

As Original As It Gets: 1980 Datsun 210

What happens when a forgettable, disposable car like a Datsun 210 isn’t forgotten or disposed of? It ends up here on craigslist, residing in Thornton, Colorado and in magnificent condition for $5,900. Thanks to Steve L for the tip!

Desert Runner: 1988 Lamborghini LM002

Another day, another Lamborghini LM002. We just featured one of these a few days ago in similar low-mileage condition, not at all reflecting the type of use you might expect if it were kept in an enthusiast’s garage and… more»

1-Of-51: 1992 Maxton “Rollerskate”

With a touch of the “Bug-Eye” Sprite around the front end, the Maxton “Rollerskate” was what the manufacturer referred to as a “component car.” The concept was similar to that of a kit car, but owners could choose to… more»

Incredible Survivor: 1981 Toyota SR5

As a real serious contender for the Barn Finds “Best-Photos-of-2019” award – if there was such a thing – this 1981 Toyota SR5 pickup looks like a real deal survivor in outstanding condition. It can be found here on… more»

Grün Acres: 1958 Porsche 108L Junior

This 1958 Porsche 108L Junior tractor wasn’t painted resale red because it’s a Porsche or because it’s for sale, that’s really the color that it was when it left the factory in Germany over six decades ago. This fancy… more»

Rare Racer: 1959 MGA Twin-Cam

While certain performance models of different automobile brands can bring and retain significant value, so can former racers that have a provenance or interesting story in their background. Here is just such an example, a 1959 MG MGA twin-cam… more»

Epic History! 1918 American LaFrance

How many 101-year old vehicles for sale do you know of that come with their entire history including a picture of it at the factory! That’s the case for this 1918 American LaFrance Type 12/75 fire engine which is… more»

Daytona 500 Survivor: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1983 Pontiac Trans Am is one of 2,500 Daytona 500 Pace Car tributes offered by Pontiac that year, and has clearly been kept out of daily use based on its current storage arrangements and low mileage of just… more»

Wonderful Woody: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller

Some cars have the ability to go well beyond being cool, and this 1960 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller “Woody” is just such a car. This represents an older refurbishment that has held up really well over the year and… more»

1976 Chevrolet Corvette With 6,374 Miles!

The presentation of this 1976 Corvette appears to be close to faultless, and this is entirely understandable if the mileage claim made by the owner is accurate. During its 46-years on the planet, the Corvette is claimed to have… more»

24,330 Original Miles: 1990 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer

While a popular choice for consumers seeking a soft-roader in the 1980s, the Ford Bronco II is essentially extinct today, with few surviving examples still seeing daily use. This one bucks that trend, as it has just 24,330 miles… more»

Sporty Brick: 1979 Volvo 242GT

While Volvo has been renowned as the producer of staid and conservative vehicles, it has also demonstrated the ability to produce some relatively sporting offerings. The 242GT was a perfect example of this philosophy because while it was based… more»

One of Five with A/C: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The seller believes that this 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 may have under 30,000 original miles, and that its equipment list makes it a fairly obscure example. The car certainly presents like a low mileage example, but the seller… more»

Bone Stock Survivor: 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo

This 1993 Toyota MR2 is a desirable turbocharged model that has remained surprisingly stock with just two owners from new. Given the propensity for these cars to end up with modifications that are intended to enhance their handling, performance,… more»

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