Survivor Cars

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

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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»

Parked in 1989: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

This 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop is a one owner vehicle that was parked in 1989. The original owner recently passed away, so the family has decided to part with the car. It appears to be a solid contender for… more»

Perfectly Preserved: 1951 Ford F3

UPDATE – This truck saw some serious bidding and for good reason, but unfortunately, the winning bidder apparently flaked out. It’s now been relisted and this time with an $8,500 BIN and the option to make a lower offer…. more»

Captivating Chrysler: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSI

While I’ve always felt that the 1980s produced some of the best-styled performance cars, I’ve also consistently felt that Mitsubishi’s Starion was one of the most attractive in the category. Various different automakers sold the Starion, with this 1989… more»

Sport Model! 1988 Yugo GVX

Call me crazy, but I want this Yugo! Being a GVX means that it’s as tricked out as a Yugo can be. And while many of the changes are cosmetic, like the sweet sport seats and body kit, this… more»

33k-Mile Midship: 1987 Toyota MR2

Though Toyota’s MR2 has endured plenty of mimicry over there years (seriously, save your snap oversteer jokes), the lovable midship is becoming more desirable and valuable in the eyes of collectors. With that being said, this well-kept 1987 MR2… more»

Magazine Car: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is a former magazine feature car that remains in a nicely preserved state with some desirable options. Mileage is a tick below 50,000 and the paint looks quite nice – I especially like the… more»

Gold Edition: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano

If I were more adventurous, I’d dip a toe into the well of Italian car ownership with an Alfa Romeo Milano, as seen here in rust-free condition with under 70,000 miles. The Milanos were a compelling alternative to the… more»

Moonbuggy Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer

Clean, original, and potentially low mileage, this 1970’s Moonbuggy on wheels is a clean survivor that is ready to take to strange faraway lands. The Pacer was given many nicknames, but Moonbuggy seems the most fitting to me for… more»

Bear Damage: 1976 International Scout II

There aren’t many vehicle owners who can say that their truck has had bear damage. Maybe dog damage from locking fido inside and then chewing ensues. Most of us are afraid of rodent damage on our vehicles but this… more»

55,000 Mile Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R-1

The Studebaker Avantis come up for sale with some regularity, but more often that not, they are the less desirable later cars or fairly haggard R-1 projects. This example is neither of those, as it’s a desirable R-1 in… more»

Vintage Racing Ready: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Old race cars are some of the coolest barn finds there are, especially when they wear period race garb like this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims it was locked away for several years just the way it was… more»

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