Survivor Cars

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

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Was A Hemi??? 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is a really nice car, but it is missing that one vital ingredient that would make it a truly great car. To discover what this ingredient is, you will just have to keep reading… more»

True Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Don’t be fooled by its shabby appearance, because today, this 1967 Camaro RS looks very different to how it was the day that this photo was taken. The owner refers to the car as a survivor that spent many… more»

One Family Owned: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

This 1971 Chevelle Malibu has been part of the same family since the day that the original owner completed the order sheet for the car in early 1971. It has remained a cherished part of that family ever since,… more»

12K Mile Survivor! 1967 AMC Rambler Wagon

Like Scotty G., I’m another lover of the oddball vehicles we see — and this clean 1967 Rambler American station wagon has to be one of the cleanest oddball survivors I’ve ever seen! It’s listed for sale here on… more»

Clean Classic: 1973 AMC Hornet

With 25,452 examples rolling off the production line in 1973, the AMC Hornet 4-door sedan was not the rarest car on the planet, although it also wasn’t the highest-selling variant of the Hornet line that year. Finding a nice… more»

The Maliboost: GN-Powered 1981 Chevrolet Malibu

Take one part Chevy Malibu and one part Buick Gran National and this is what you get! This 1981 Chevrolet Malibu isn’t what it seems from the outside. The car has 59,000 miles on it, a VIN listed, and… more»

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»

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