Survivor Cars

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

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Bargain 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W30!

After a 3-year hiatus, Oldsmobile decided that 1979 seemed like a good time to release a completely new Hurst/Olds. These were a distinctive car that was available in either black and gold or as with our feature car, white… more»

1-of-3: 1975 Baldi Frog

If you are the sort of person who finds themselves overwhelmed by the sheer enormous dimensions of the Fiat 500, well, have I got a car that will help you with that “little” problem. This is the Baldi Frog,… more»

Ride The Nautilus: 1976 Dodge Show Van

Some vehicles don’t need much of an introduction, and I suspect if you’ve ever been into the vanning culture in any form, you’ll know the name Nautilus. This is 1976 Dodge van that’s a celebrated member of the custom… more»

Original Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Sometimes in life, circumstances conspire to leave a person in a position where they have to part with their desirable classic car. That is precisely the situation with this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, and this clean and original car,… more»

9,549 Original Miles: 1968 AMC AMX

This 1968 AMC AMX is a former Barrett-Jackson auction car that shows claimed original mileage of just 9,549. Most of the paint is believed to be original, and the car features a manual transmission paired to the 390 with… more»

468 Genuine Miles! 1988 Yugo GV

Somewhere out there is a person who aspired to own a new Yugo GV back in 1988, but circumstances meant that they missed their chance. Well, fear not, because a second chance is now at hand. Barn Finder Roger… more»

Ready To Restore: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

When the Mark II version of the Austin-Healey Sprite was introduced in 1961, the most immediately noticeable difference between it and its predecessor was the front end styling. The “Bugeye” treatment that had been the hallmark of the Mark… more»

Last Of The Fox-Body: 1993 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra

With the Fox-body Mustang due for replacement, Ford decided that this car should go out with a bang. To this end, Ford’s newly formed SVT division set to work, and the Fox-body bid goodbye with the SVT Mustang Cobra…. more»

Amazing Survivor: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Swinger

When it comes to 50-year-old survivor cars, this 1969 Dart GTS Swinger is probably up there with the best of them. This is claimed to be a completely original survivor, and if this is true, then this is a… more»

50k Genuine Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

It is said that in life there are only two certainties, death and taxes. I’d be willing to add a third to that list. If you have a really nice 1970 Chevelle SS 454, and you list it for… more»

Original 396 and 4-Speed Included: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The owner of this Regal Red 1966 Impala Convertible says that it has solid bones and that its rust issues are only minor. The supplied photos tend to support this claim, which means that it could be a great… more»

READER AD: 1971 Superior Motor Coach

We’ve featured some really cool and interesting survivors over the years, but this has to be a first! This Superior Motor Coach has seen 61k miles but spent much of the past 47 years in the original owner’s garage…. more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

While a number of cars, including the Toyota Corolla, have sold in greater overall numbers than the Volkswagen Beetle, the Beetle remains the daddy of them all. With over 21,500,000 cars built during its 65-year production run, it holds… more»

2X2 4WD: 1983 AMC Eagle SX4

This 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 is one interesting car. The design of these little 4WD hatchbacks is from an era that I wish would come back to the marketplace. This one can be found here on eBay in Monroe,… more»

1987 Oldsmobile 442 With 6,700 Miles On The Clock!

UPDATE: This 442 has been on the market for a while, but the seller just listed it here on eBay with a $3k price drop to $28,500. Is that enough to move this sweet survivor though? FROM 2/28/19: The… more»

Rare 4-Speed Goat: 1973 Pontiac LeMans GTO

UPDATE: After featuring this GTO, the seller was got bombarded with inquiries so they pulled the listing. Now that “the smoke has cleared”, they have relisted it here on eBay – presumably with a higher reserve. Will it find… more»

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