Survivor Cars

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

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15K Mile 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

This pristine 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC shows an incredible 14,900 miles from new, and the seller notes it was most recently part of a extensive automobile collection. The Lincoln is a top-of-the-line model fitted with optional equipment and… more»

3-Speed Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon

This 1957 Packard Clipper wagon is sharp. It has sharp styling, sharp angles, sharp Dagmars, and once it’s restored it’ll have a sharp price. The seller is asking $12,500 and it can be found here on craigslist in, as… more»

Turbo Diesel: 1985 Toyota SR5 Pickup

This 1985 Toyota SR5 pickup is a rare find in this sort of condition, but especially desirable when fitted with the super elusive 2LT turbodiesel engine. This is one of those long-lived engines that you’ll find still humming along… more»

Plum Crazy Convertible: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

This 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible seems to be a car that is just loaded with good news for its next owner. It is a driver-quality car with only one small rust spot, and even this could be addressed with… more»

Rare 19K Mile 1LE: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

A $44,500 Gen 3 Camaro! What, really? Seriously, yes and it’s a real looker but read further. This 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE is in magnificent condition, located in Keller, Texas and for sale here on Autotrader for $44,500. Thanks… more»

Cheap Commuter? 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity

Not all celebrities are actors, they can be musicians, artists, writers, athletes or even cars, like this 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, located in Palm Harbor, Florida and available here on eBay for a starting bid of $800, one bid tendered… more»

46k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

When you find yourself confronted with an original and tidy 39-year-old survivor such as this 1980 Camaro Z28, you can be fairly sure that it has been the recipient of a lifetime of careful ownership. The fact that this… more»

Uncommon Survivor: 16k Mile 1988 Alfa Romeo 33

From a driving perspective, the Alfasud was always going to be a tough act to follow. However, Alfa Romeo managed to do a pretty decent job when they introduced the 33. Early examples were once again rewarding vehicles to… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Dodge Custom Sierra

The original owners of this 1958 Dodge Custom Sierra used the wagon on a regular basis for 16-years, but in 1974, they parked it in their garage. That’s where it remained for the next 45-years until its current owner… more»

Nice Shed Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After spending its early life in Texas, this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 made its way to Wisconsin in 1990. It was immediately parked in a shed, and there it remained for the following 28-years. The current owner released it… more»

32K Miles: 1961 Rambler American Convertible

The Rambler American was the last car in the US and Canada to be sold under the Rambler name, all the way up to 1969. This is a 1961 Rambler American Custom trim level convertible and it can be… more»

18,900 Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This beautiful 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has an incredible odometer reading of just 18,900 original miles. Representing the third generation of the Cutlass Supreme lineup, these big body coupes weren’t particularly exceptional at any one thing other than offering… more»

Ready To Enjoy: 1976 Triumph TR6

I have a good friend who is a British sports car aficionado. He’s quite the wrench and built a shop on his property to support his interests. While he prefers MGs, he has a lot of respect and admiration… more»

Fantastic 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible!

When you think of 1965 GM “A” bodies, the redeveloped Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu/SS and redesigned Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTO generally get all of the press. Well, those two need to move over and make room for this 1965 Buick Skylark convertible, located… more»

Luxury Survivor: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker

While the owner doesn’t provide much information on this 1966 Chrysler New Yorker’s past history in his listing, the photos would tend to indicate that its current condition is the result of some very careful ownership. It is original… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1965 Impala SS had, until recently, been parked in a Californian garage since the 1980s. It has now been brought out into the daylight and returned to active service. It wears its original paint and is a really… more»