Survivor Cars

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

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One Family for 60 Years: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

This 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk has been in the same family since 1959. The time has come for it to move on, and you have to wonder whether it can repeat the performance. If it does, it might actually… more»

1989 Morgan Plus 8 with 3,700 original miles!

One of the criticisms that is often leveled at traditional British sports cars is that while they generally are attractive, possess nice handling, and are great fun to drive, they often tend to lack in the power stakes. British… more»

Manual Time Capsule: 1977 GMC Vandura G15

The third-generation of General Motors’ van is a very popular model among van enthusiasts, due to its uncomplicated styling and reliable powertrains. This well-kept short wheelbase 1977 GMC Vandura G15 is available here on eBay, and it’s ready for… more»

Autoform Conversion: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

There were numerous companies throughout the 1980s that specialized in converting hardtop coupes into drop-top cabriolets, often with varying results. Some looked good enough to be mistaken for a factory product; others were unmitigated disasters. This 1984 Pontiac Trans… more»

Original Character: 1938 Chevrolet Short Box Pickup

I’m not sure how our readers feel about this, but one thing that doesn’t really give me any great thrill is faked patina. However, the real deal is something that I respect, because it shows that a vehicle has… more»

65k Original Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

This 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be the perfect vehicle for the family who is on the hunt for a practical classic wagon. With the 3rd row of seats, it would be the perfect vehicle for hauling the whole… more»

Serious 4×4 Survivor: 1987 AMC Eagle Sedan

From 1954 until 1988, American Motors Corporation was a competitor to the “Big Three” manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford and General Motors), and it introduced some interesting products to the market before its eventual acquisition by Chrysler in 1987. Many consider… more»

Warehouse Rescue: 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon

The seller of this survivor-grade Ford Pinto wagon is selling the car due to an abundance of unwanted attention. Fitted with the preferred manual transmission and remaining in exceptional condition after years of warehouse storage, the seller notes that… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Rust Free 1971 Ford Bronco Survivor

What Makes It Special? We purchased this car 3 years ago from our neighbor who is 98 now. He bought the truck new and used it exclusively for fly fishing trips around Washington State and British Columbia. It was… more»

Rare Japanese Classic: 1979 Isuzu 117 XG

With styling that flowed from the pen of the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Isuzu 117 first surfaced as a prototype in 1966 at the Geneva Motor Show. It went into limited production in 1968, and into full-scale production for… more»

Big Block 1966 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Survivor

While station wagons tend to be admired by many automotive enthusiasts, it is not often that a wagon, like this 1966 Chevrolet Impala is the first one to come to mind. Nomads and Vista Cruisers might get all the… more»

One of a kind 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake

When an owner sets out on the journey to customize a classic car, their level of bravery can be judged against two separate criteria. The first is the make and model of the car that they have chosen to… more»

Cheap Arrow: 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS

In the spirit of 2019 craigslist ads, the seller has only nine words to say about this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS, but they have provided more photos than usual so that’s good news. It can be found here on… more»

Maxi Mini: 1970 Heathkit GT-18 Boonie-Bike

It sounds like this rare 1970 Heathkit GT-18 Boonie-Bike has been in storage since the early-1970s and it has zero hours on it, it’s basically never been used. It can be found here on eBay with bids of over… more»

Oval Window Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

The owner of this 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window refers to it as an older restoration, but I would probably call it a refurbishment. Certainly, what occupies the engine bay today is enough to grab your attention when you… more»

Big Block Boat-Tail: 1972 Buck Riviera GS

When you compare the cars of today with the classics of the past, one thing seems to be apparent. Designers, stylist, and manufacturers of today don’t seem to have quite the level of daring of those of yesteryear. One… more»

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