Survivor Cars

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

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READER AD: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Time Capsule

Reader Jesus G is helping the owner of this Thunderbird find it a new home. It’s a very clean T-Bird that has covered just 55k miles and features some cool features, such as T-tops, cruise control, 8-track player and… more»

Southern Charm: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

I remember that our hometown paper had a little daily section with events that happened on that day 20 and 30 years ago. It was interesting to read about WWII and other major events that happened two and three… more»

All Original Barn Find: 1969 Chevrolet C-10

The seller of this 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside shortbed says that it’s a 3-owner barn find and it sure has the look that’s hot now. It can be found here on eBay with bids reaching over $5,000 so far… more»

One Family Owned: 1989 BMW 325i

If there’s one generation of BMW’s 3-Series I’ve gotten intimately familiar with, it’s the E30 platform of the 1980s. I bought my 1987 325is over ten years ago now, and it’s been a largely reliable modern classic with tons… more»

Sweet Station Wagon: 1978 Olds Custom Cruiser

If you are on the hunt for a classic station wagon with a bit of subtle “wow” to its appearance, then this Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser could be a car that is worth a look. It may not be perfect,… more»

One of The Best: 1973 Lotus Europa JPS

The Lotus Europa John Player Special Edition is a car that is guaranteed to cause a certain level of confusion. The majority of contemporary reports tend to insist that only the first 100 cars produced featured the numbered badge… more»

Summer Fun: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1973 Corvette Convertible looks like a car that would make a pretty decent sort of weekend driver now that the weather is beginning to warm up. It needs some cosmetic work, but none of this would come under… more»

Drive and Restore: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

While it will need some restoration work, this 1968 Mustang is a complete car that is ready and waiting for someone to take on the job of bringing it back to its best. No-one will be surprised to learn… more»

Rust-Free Z Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z

This 1976 Datsun 280Z basically appears to be a solid car that the new owner could drive and enjoy as it is. However, I’m pretty sure that they will probably want to undertake some restoration work fairly quickly to… more»

Beautiful Retro Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Cher once sang about what she would do if she could turn back time, and if you bought this 1929 Model A Roadster, it really would be like turning back time. The car was constructed in 1967, but it… more»

Solid S-Code: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 390 S-Code

For a person who is looking for a Mustang project car, life can become quite demoralizing. It is easy to see dozens of cars with floors like Swiss cheese, frame rails with all the strength of wet spaghetti, and… more»

Parked Since the 1980s: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7

If this 1969 Cougar XR7 is as good as it appears to be in the supplied photos, then there is a real possibility that the new owner is going to be on a winner with this car. It has… more»

German Ground-Breaker: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S Sedan

While many people immediately think of Volvo when considering vehicle safety innovations, Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of safety design, and the W111 series, which included cars like our feature 220S, are perfect examples of this philosophy…. more»

41K Original Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

I’m telling you right now, I’m sick of red Camaros. And black Camaros. And white Camaros. And up until a minute ago, I’d only consider a yellow Camaro of this vintage. Now that I know this lovely shade of… more»

Less Than 6k KMs: 1988 Porsche 911 Club Sport

The Porsche 911 Club Sport is one of those models that may seem hard to justify the price premium for considering what the tweaks from the factory amounted to. However, there’s more at work here than just a decal,… more»

10k Genuine Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

If you are on the lookout for a classic car that is ready to drive and enjoy, then perhaps this 1984 Monte Carlo SS is the car for you. With a claimed 10,000 miles on the clock, it is… more»

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