Survivor Cars

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

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Drive and Restore: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

With their ongoing popularity in the classic car scene, it isn’t surprising to find that bidding on this 1967 Malibu has been spirited. That doesn’t mean that the car is financially out of reach, but it does indicate that… more»

35K Miles: 1985 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer

1,030 miles a year isn’t a lot to pile up on a 1985 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer, but this time capsule only has 35, 338 miles on it. It can be found here on craigslist in Windsor, Colorado, just southeast… more»

Neat and Quick: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

A few weeks ago I wrote about this 1989 Ford Taurus SHO, and the reader response was quite mixed. Barn Finder Roger has referred a 1990 model to us, so thank you for that Roger. This car has a… more»

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Gasser Barn Find!

This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has a story behind it that comes along very rarely. The current owner has now owned the car twice, and that’s a story in itself. After selling the car in 1969, he managed to buy… more»

Sears Twingle: 1954 Allstate 175 SV

We have seen a few rebadged motorcycles that were sold by Sears here in the past and this has to be one of the coolest, at least style-wise. This is a 1954 Allstate 175 SV Standard made by Puch… more»

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»

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