Survivor Cars

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

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One Family Owned: 1950 Nash Ambassador

Seventy years. That’s nothing in the grand scheme of world history but it’s a long time in the car world. This incredible 1950 Nash Ambassador Custom can be found here on craigslist in Great Falls, Montana. The seller has… more»

40-Year Ownership: 1973 Porsche 911T

If you missed the last little red Porsche I wrote about, here is your chance at another one. This 1973 Porsche 911 T is at a current bid price of $32,100 at time of writing. It is located in… more»

96k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

This 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger looks like it is a clean and solid car that would suit the person who is seeling a fairly straightforward project vehicle. It is free of any rust issues, and the work required is… more»

Hot 455/4-Speed: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe

The next owner of this solid 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix will have some decisions to make. Hiding under the hood is a pretty potent piece of iron, but the original cylinder block also comes with the car. The choice… more»

Nicest One Left? 23k Mile 1989 Subaru Justy

It’s funny how a person’s tastes change. If this 1989 Subaru Justy had 4WD instead of being a front-drive model I may be tempted but maybe one of you will be. It can be found here on eBay in… more»

Bloomington Gold Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

In Corvette land, Bloomington Gold Certified is kind of a big deal. It basically means the car in question remains extremely original, in the kind of condition you might expect to see after it left the factory. This 1970… more»

Original Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

The owner of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird claims that not only is he only the car’s third owner, but that it is completely original and unrestored. If this is true, then it is a nice survivor that anyone would… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham

If you are the sort of person who likes to get around without drawing any sort of attention to yourself, then this Matador Red 1969 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham probably isn’t the car for you. However, if you want to… more»

Pristine 1978 Chrysler Cordoba Survivor

While this isn’t a mainstream muscle car, for being a two owner car, this 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has been preserved to at a status most cars only wish they were. Located in Edmonds, Washington, the car does have a… more»

Low Mile 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am!

Beyond the fact that this car is wearing such an iconic paint job, the fact that Pontiac itself is no longer around really makes you reflect and respect how things once were. This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is… more»

8k Mile Survivor: 1986 Honda CRX HF

When uttering the letters “CRX” usually a small and sporty little import comes to mind, but the CRX was also offered in a high fuel economy model like this low mileage ’86 CRX HF. With an incredibly low 8,080… more»

Drop Top Turbo: 1988 Pontiac Sunbird GT

I’m having a slight case of deja vu because it was only a week ago that I wrote up what looks like an identical car to this 1988 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo convertible. Heck, it was even red. I… more»

READER AD: 1983 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible

What Makes It Special? It’s an original Mustang Fox Body Convertible survivor with no rust. It’s been garaged its entire life and has covered just 64,095 miles.

One Elderly Owner: 1981 Buick Regal

I really love finding cars like this 1981 Buick Regal. Having personally owned a car that previously had only one elderly owner, they generally seem to be good cars that are well maintained. Most seem to only require cosmetic… more»

13k Mile Garage Find: 1979 Buick Riviera

This 1979 Buick Riviera spent twenty years hiding out in the original owner’s garage before their son took possession of it and sold it to the seller. In the years it (presumably) spent with an elderly owner, it accumulated… more»

Muscle Car Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Up until 2009, this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had called California home. It then migrated to its current home in Chicago, Illinois. All of those years in the California sun has resulted in a survivor that is sound and free… more»

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