Survivor Cars

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

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Police Pony: 1991 Ford Mustang SSP LX Coupe

Most drivers are familiar with police vehicles being large domestic sedans or SUVs, but from 1982 to 1993, Ford produced the Mustang SSP. The Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that utilizes various additional features unavailable to… more»

14k-Mile T-Bird: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

I’m a big fan of Ford’s 9th-generation Thunderbird, especially the Turbo Coupe variation. Perhaps I’m biased, because one of my best friends owns a pristine Turbo Coupe, but I love how it combines performance and luxury into a distinctive… more»

Survivor Subie: 1986 Subaru Brat

While Subaru is mostly known these days for its successful Impreza and Legacy models, fans of the company admire the BRAT, a unique, car-based pickup that stands for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter.” This 1986 BRAT is available here on… more»

Low Mileage 1965 Chevrolet C-20

Yet again, up for sale is another classic American pickup truck that is in incredibly good condition for its age. It is a 1965 Chevrolet C-20 that currently has no bids placed, with a starting bid of $5,000. There… more»

Nearly Finished: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Sometimes project cars come along, and the owner sings the car’s praises, but in the end, they turn out to be a horror story. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case with this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. The… more»

Something Different: 1983 Chevrolet Chevette

Some custom paint jobs can be more interesting than others, and the one applied to this 1983 Chevette, certainly qualifies as interesting…and probably a bit aspirational as well. Normally reserved for a 1969 Dodge Charger, the owner has decided… more»

Cool Custom: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The owner of this 1968 Camaro believes that the car received the custom treatment at some point in the early 1980s, but given the style of the graphics that have been applied to the car, it may actually date… more»

Clean And Original: 1964 Ford Ranchero

This 1964 Ford Ranchero is an original survivor that has a mere 76,000 mile showing on the odometer. It is clean and solid and would need very little to make it really sparkle. If it is a car that… more»

122 Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

What would you pay to go back to 1979 and walk into a Pontiac dealership to order this Solar Gold Firebird? This pristine Firebird has covered just 122 miles and is like a brand new car! It is currently… more»

Unrestored 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS396!

There is no denying the collectability of a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS, especially one equipped with a big block engine like this one found for sale in Kennewick, Washington and for sale here on Classic Cars for $14,000 OBO…. more»

Rare British Export: 1988 TVR 350i

The UK has long been the home of a number of car manufacturers that have been affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” These are small vehicle manufacturers, the vast majority of which have produced hand-built sports cars. One… more»

Low Mileage And Original: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

As time goes on, your chances of finding a largely original car become slimmer by the day.  Why is this important?  The clues left behind on an original car, such as finishes, casting numbers, date stamps, etc…, tell the… more»

1985 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe With 979 Miles!

Finding a classic car that is a low-mileage example is never a bad thing, but if you fancy the idea of owning a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado that is essentially brand new, then this is a car that is seriously… more»

Stored for 25 Years: 1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback

This 1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback might not be perfect, but it has recently emerged from 25-years in storage and looks ripe for restoration. Barn Finder Ted B referred this Lime Gold Metallic classic to us, so thank you… more»

Easy Restoration: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

As a basis for a restoration project, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 has quite a bit going for it. After sitting in a barn for an extended period, it has been returned to running order, and its rust issues… more»

Dual Overhead Cam: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The mid-’70s were known as the Malaise era for performance cars but Chevrolet tried something different in 1975 by offering a dual overhead cam powered Vega. This 10k mile Cosworth Vega in Salt Lake City, Utah has been bid… more»

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