Survivor Cars

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

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Rare Twin Turbo: 1985 Alfa Romeo Callaway GTV6

This is a stunning, rust free example of a 1985 Alfa Romeo Callaway GTV6 that is 1 of only 35 built! Currently the car has only 42,000 miles on it and is for sale by the third owner. There… more»

Amazing Warehouse Find: 1968 Shelby GT500KR

For those of us who have been lucky enough to experience it, opening the doors to a barn, a shed, or a warehouse, and then peering into the gloom to spot a well preserved classic car feels like a… more»

Go Package Survivor: 1969 AMC AMX

Bidding is already north of $25K for this 1969 AMC AMX, and it’s easy to see why: this is an original paint car with the desirable Go Package, and comes with a few extras you don’t often see. The… more»

Automotive Orphan: 1961 Comet

With the demise of the Edsel brand, the Comet found itself to be something of an orphan. Originally designated to be sold as an Edsel model, the car was marketed through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships from 1960. However, it didn’t finally… more»

Euro Turbo: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti

For a car that had the potential to be a market success, circumstances contrived to see the Merkur XR4Ti actually wind up being something of a failure. This was a shame, as the potential was certainly there, but a… more»

Fancy Canadian: 1986 Chevrolet Chevette CS

It’s always fun to look at cars like this 1986 Chevrolet Chevette CS to see just how far things have come with automakers. And, to see what people accepted in this era. This example can be found here on… more»

Hand-Made Classic: 1982 Avanti II

In an era of mass production, a hand-built prestige vehicle like the Avanti II was always going to struggle for survival. Automotive history is littered with manufacturers who have tried to achieve this goal, but have fallen by the… more»

The Poor Man’s Corvette: 1970 Opel GT

The Opel GT was, in its day, quite popular, particularly in Europe. Legendary 1982 world rally champion Walter Röhrl and Opel racing legend Volker Strycek love theirs, and you can have this one, if you place your bid here… more»

All Original: 1982 Jeep Scrambler CJ-8

With the new Jeep Gladiators showing up on showroom floors, consumers are eager to get into the 4×4 game. While this 1982 Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 is not the latest and greatest, it’s all original, un-restored and can help you… more»

Stretched Imagination: 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine

Over the years people have made some “interesting” choices when they have embarked upon the idea of building a stretched limousine, but I’d be willing to bet that not many people have considered a classic Porsche 356 as the… more»

More Info Please: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440

The photos of this 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 are a little bit sketchy, but the owner does admit that it needs work. I get the impression that this is one of those cars where the restoration process has stalled,… more»

Cheap Fun: 1970s Alsport Tri-Sport

Collectors of oddball gas-powered non-road-legal vehicles unite! Or, maybe I’m the only one here who is interested in things like this, I sure hope not. This is a 1970s Alsport Tri-Sport and it can be found listed here on… more»

Solid Start: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

This 1970 Chevelle offers a lot to the next owner if they are looking for a project car that is solid. The owner has already done some work on the car, and it runs and drives. It could easily… more»

Satisfying Restoration Project: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Reading the listing for this 1979 Firebird Formula, I get the impression that it might be one of those restoration projects that has stalled in the very early stages. It looks pretty crusty and sad, but it does appear… more»

21K Miles: 1966 Plymouth Valiant V-100

This ultra-low-mile 1966 Plymouth Valiant V-100 has traveled an average of 396 miles a year over the last 53 years, that’s pretty amazing. Maybe even more amazing is the seller’s asking price of $16,500 or you can make an… more»

Movie Star: 1972 Ford E-100 Party Van

What I wouldn’t have given for this 1972 Ford E-100 van back in the band days. If you’re looking to relive your wild youth, you can find this great looking van here on eBay in beautiful Newport Beach, California… more»

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