Survivor Cars

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

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911 Alternative? 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo

There was a time, not long ago, where I was damn sick and tired of turbocharging. It’s become fairly commonplace, offered as means of replacing actual displacement and turning once-glorious engines into timid, four-cylinder versions of their former selves…. more»

EXCLUSIVE: Pristine 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak

We don’t often think of Pontiac as a luxury brand, but for a time they built some beautiful and luxurious cars. Take reader Rasha A’s 1948 Pontiac Steamliner. Given the incredible styling and powerful inline 8, when you saw… more»

Sweet Spyder: 1987 Maserati Biturbo

These cars have always been fascinating to me and this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder looks like one of the nicest ones that I’ve seen in a while. It can be found here on eBay in Gilbert, Arizona, just east… more»

One of 407: 1978 Daimler Double Six

Years after seeing a Jaguar XJC on Cape Cod, it remains one of my favorite British cars. Admittedly, pillar-less coupes are a difficult design to resist, and these days, they’re an endangered species. This Daimler Double Six is a… more»

20k Mile 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Survivor!

Reader Jacob F recently sent us a message with a couple of photos of a pristine third gen Z/28 Camaro. Finding one of these cars in this nice of condition is fairly unheard of since most were driven into… more»

OG Paint: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 maintains its original paint and impressively low mileage of just 36,000. The seller notes it remained with one owner through 2014, and has made stops with two additional owners since then. The mechanical… more»

16k Mile Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door

For lovers of all thing Chevy, the 1957 Bel Air holds a special place in their hearts. These iconic cars have remained a firm favorite for decades, and this doesn’t appear to be something that is likely to change… more»

6,554 Genuine Miles: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC

The Jaguar XJ-S suffered the same fate as so many cars to emerge from the strife-torn British Leyland concern. That problem was that when it was new, it wasn’t particularly good, and by the time it was good, it… more»

Rad Red Ride: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger

Sometimes when iconic names are used on newer and smaller cars it causes some turmoil within the car community. Even though there is still a bit of grumbling every time a 1970s muscle car fanatic hears about a 1980s… more»

54k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There are cars that have the “wow” factor, and this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 definitely seems to fall into that category. It is a car that not only presents nicely but is also a low mileage, numbers-matching beauty. With… more»

Rough But Solid: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

The owner of this 1967 Camaro Rally Sport does not make any outrageous claims about the vehicle’s mileage but is honest and open about its faults. This should allow a potential buyer to have a level of confidence to… more»

Parked in 1989: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

This 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop is a one owner vehicle that was parked in 1989. The original owner recently passed away, so the family has decided to part with the car. It appears to be a solid contender for… more»

Perfectly Preserved: 1951 Ford F3

UPDATE – This truck saw some serious bidding and for good reason, but unfortunately, the winning bidder apparently flaked out. It’s now been relisted and this time with an $8,500 BIN and the option to make a lower offer…. more»

Captivating Chrysler: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSI

While I’ve always felt that the 1980s produced some of the best-styled performance cars, I’ve also consistently felt that Mitsubishi’s Starion was one of the most attractive in the category. Various different automakers sold the Starion, with this 1989… more»

Sport Model! 1988 Yugo GVX

Call me crazy, but I want this Yugo! Being a GVX means that it’s as tricked out as a Yugo can be. And while many of the changes are cosmetic, like the sweet sport seats and body kit, this… more»

33k-Mile Midship: 1987 Toyota MR2

Though Toyota’s MR2 has endured plenty of mimicry over there years (seriously, save your snap oversteer jokes), the lovable midship is becoming more desirable and valuable in the eyes of collectors. With that being said, this well-kept 1987 MR2… more»

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