Survivor Cars

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

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One of the Best: 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

Saying you have the best of anything is a bold claim, and one that needs to be backed up (in most cases, unless you’re an elected official.) The seller of this 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS claims he’d be… more»

Graceland Gift: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Elvis Presley was renowned for a number of different characteristics. At the peak of his power, he was one of the greatest entertainers and singers that the world has ever seen. His sad and premature death resonated around the… more»

Low Mileage = High Dollars: 1988 Jeep Wagoneer

A decade ago, an 80s vintage Jeep Wagoneer wasn’t worth much compared to some other classic SUV’s. Well, these trucks are now 30+ years old and have been climbing in value. An article titled “Why Now’s the Time to… more»

Promising Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

This 1969 Dodge Charger is a project car that is essentially solid and is just looking for the right person to return it to its best. There are a couple of minor items that aren’t original, but these could… more»

8,415 Original Miles! 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

More impressive to me than a car with 8,500 original miles like this 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is just how it survives going from an ordinary daily driver to cherished classic. At some point, you’d think an owner would… more»

Euro-Spec Manual: 1982 Mercedes 280SL

A few days ago, a junkyard owner who knew I liked old-school German cars mentioned to me he had a Mercedes come in that was too clean to scrap. In my mind, I had already worked it out to… more»

Parked for 25 Years: 1981 Nissan Maxima

After sitting parked in a garage for 25-years, the owner of this 1981 Nissan Maxima has kicked the car back into life and is now ready to move it on to a new home. It is a clean and… more»

Sweet Driver: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Given the fact that this 1955 Thunderbird spent the first part of its life in Hollywood, California, and moved from there to its current location in Las Vegas, Nevada, it should be no surprise to learn that it is… more»

Sweet Swede: 1979 Saab 900 Turbo

One of the greatest characteristics of Saab as a vehicle manufacturer was that they were rebels. This brought them into various conflicts, most notably with their parent company when the firm was a fully owned subsidiary of General Motors…. more»

The One And Only 1948 Tucker Convertible!

Update 6/29/19 – The seller has dropped the price over a million dollars, but is that enough for it to sell? Find the new eBay listing here on eBay. From 11/30/18 – Just a few weeks ago, I watched… more»

Quirky Off-Roader: 1997 Suzuki X-90

Sometimes it can be very easy to measure the success, or the failure, of a particular vehicle model. The Suzuki X-90 demonstrates this better than most cars because even though production of the distinctive little 2-seater ended in 1997,… more»

Nothing to Spend: 1946 Buick Super

For anyone searching for a classic car where there isn’t a cent to spend, and that they can just drive and enjoy, this 1946 Buick Super seems to offer that option. It is a beautifully presented car that is… more»

Mid-Engine Targa: 1974 Porsche 914

While it’s not impossible to discover a genuine barn find, finding a long-hidden car that remains in exceptional condition with low miles and great colors is a tall order. That’s pretty much what the seller of this 1974 Porsche… more»

Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Citation X-11

With 1985 marking the final year of production for the Chevrolet Citation, there were many people who didn’t lament its passing. The Citation was a competent car, but only really became a good thing to drive in X-11 form…. more»

26,000 Original Miles: 1980 Chevy Camaro Z28

Color matched wheels and contrasting stripes: two things I love about cars from the 1980s. Of course, if you’re checking out this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, you’ll also love the crazy low mileage and the Hurst dual-gate shifter. The… more»

Spotless Italian: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6

Due to its clever engineering, the Alfa Romeo GTV6 is regarded by many as one of the best handling 4-seat cars ever built, and pointing one of these at a piece of twisting road is a truly rewarding experience…. more»

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