Survivor Cars

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

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33k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Apollo

Buick officially claimed that the Apollo derived its name from the Greek god, but given the success of the Apollo space program, the company could have done worse than to make the most out of America’s recent technological triumphs…. more»

Affordable Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible

The owner of this 1964 Corvair Monza Convertible says that it is a barn find that runs like a top. It also seems to present quite nicely and would suit the person who is looking to secure a 1960s… more»

Elegant Survivor: 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado

This 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is offered by its second owner as a nicely preserved survivor that is still capable of whisking down interstates at barely audible noise levels. This example shows relatively low mileage of just 74,500, and is… more»

Jumpin’ Jimny: 1972 Suzuki LJ20V

Legend has it that when Suzuki dignitaries were visiting Scotland during the period before bringing the LJ10 to market, somewhere along the way the translation got messed up and the name of these vehicles went from Jimmy, their intended… more»

Hot Rod Potential? 1957 Chevrolet Sedan

It might not be a Bel Air, but this 1957 Chevrolet sedan has potential. There is a Buy-It-Now price of $10,000 but currently, the bid price is at $7,957 with the reserve not yet met. How close is the… more»

12k Genuine Miles: 1988 Lamborghini Countach

One of the most popular automotive posters to grace the bedroom walls of teenage boys during the 1980s featured a red Lamborghini Countach. For those boys the world over, the Countach was the stuff of dreams, of automotive fantasy…. more»

Really Promising: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS looks like it has at least two factors in its favor. The first of these is that it really looks like it is a solid project car that could be driven and enjoyed immediately…. more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

For most manufacturers, the muscle car era ended with the 1973 oil crisis, but there were a few holdouts that tried to keep the flame alive. The Firebird Trans Am is probably the most recognizable of these holdouts. They… more»

Lambrecht Corvair: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza was one of the vehicles that passed through what would rate as one of the most famous auto auctions in American history. It is hard to believe that 6-years have now passed since the… more»

Big Block Equipped: 1969 Pontiac Custom S Hardtop

The Pontiac Custom S was a model that the manufacturer offered for only one model year, and it was available in a number of different body configurations. This Custom S Hardtop is a solid looking vehicle that could be… more»

460 Original Miles! 1976 Ford F-150 Diesel “Prototype”

This truck may be the lowest mileage 6th-generation Ford pickup on the planet! Not only is it in remarkably original condition, but it also features a surprise under the hood. The truck is a 1976 and was reportedly purchased… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Jensen Interceptor

The Jensen Interceptor has long gone unnoticed by most collectors, but they’ve recently been gaining interest as more and more people are discovering what a great combination these cars really are. You get British grand touring know-how with a… more»

Practical Italian: 1970 Fiat 124 Familiare

This 1970 Fiat 124 Familiare sure seems longer than my Audi TT does but it’s the exact same length of 13′-4″. A four-door wagon is a much more practical car and one that I would love to own compared… more»

60k Mile 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” graced the silver screen, Los Angeles hosted the Games of the 23rd Olympiad, “Do They Know it’s Christmas” became the highest-selling song in music history (to that point), and this Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham rolled… more»

Loaded ZR1: 1991 Chevy Corvette

The Corvette ZRI remains one of the most under-appreciated modern classics on the market, and is still incredibly cheap for the level of performance it offers. This 1991 example is loaded to the gunwales with all the right equipment,… more»

Solid Silver: 1979 AMC Concord DL Silver Anniversary

In 1979, AMC marked the 25th anniversary of the merger between Nash and Hudson by releasing a limited number of their Concord model designated the Silver Anniversary Edition. This edition brought some cosmetic upgrades to the Concord, but no… more»