Survivor Cars

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

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No Reserve Survivor: 1984 Porsche 928 S 5-Speed

The front-engine Porsche 928 was meant to replace the aging 911, but thankfully that didn’t happen. Instead, sports car fans got to keep their 911 and were introduced to a new V8-powered Porsche. People didn’t love an appreciate them… more»

Amazing Survivor: 9k Mile 1971 Ford Maverick

With a claimed 9,000 miles on the clock, this 1971 Maverick appears to be in good condition, and while it may not be to everyone’s taste, this unmolested car serves as a reminder of simpler times. The Maverick is… more»

Long Wheelbase Edition: 1978 International Scout

For years, I’ve been obsessed with long wheelbase Mercedes and Jaguars; little did I know that International was doing the same thing with their popular Scout 4×4 to give off-roading passengers the same sense of luxury. This “Terra” edition… more»

18,512 Miles! 1979 Olds Cutlass Supreme

This 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has been in the same family since it rolled off of the assembly line and it sure looks great. It can be found here on Craigslist in North Reading, Massachusetts. The seller is asking… more»

Stored Since ’80: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440

This 1970 Charger R/T 440 is referred to as a true survivor, and it has been stored on jack-stands since 1980. It has now come out of hiding, and the owner has decided to move it on. The photos… more»

One-Owner Barn Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

General Motors got a lot of mileage out of the Cutlass nameplate using it for the backbone of its Oldsmobile division for 38 years. The ’68-’72 Cutlass is one of the most iconic Oldsmobile designs in my opinion; these cars… more»

True Hot Hatch: 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo

Whether you love them or whether you hate them, the hot hatches were a breed of car that really defined the 1980s. While they lacked the pure horsepower of a muscle car, light weight and agile handling still made… more»

Whole Lada Love: 1985 Lada Niva 4×4

I used to think that the Mercedes 300E that I had in the late-80s was special because it had headlight wipers, and then along comes a 1985 Lada Niva 4×4 that also has headlight wipers and it’s even older and much… more»

$2K K-Car: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron

Some 1980s vehicles are becoming fairly hot in the collector car market lately but I don’t know if a car like this 1984 Chrysler LeBaron two-door coupe will ever really become hot or collectible, or even desirable to most… more»

Original Survivor: 1950 Ford Business Coupe

This 1950 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe is said to wear both its original paint and original interior trim. It has been owned by the same elderly gentleman for more than 40-years, and he has decided that now is the… more»

Grab This Find! 1970 Mustang Grabber Survivor

Ford decided they needed another special edition of the 1970 Mustang (ala Mach 1, Boss 302, etc) in order to maximize sales and thus debuted the “Grabber”. This survivor is being sold here on eBay where the buy it now price… more»

Period Hot Rod: 1936 Ford DeLuxe 3-Window Coupe

Things are not always what they seem. This 1936 Ford DeLuxe Coupe is a wonderful looking car, and at first glance, it could be taken for a nice survivor or an older restoration, but this car is holding a… more»

Family Classic: 1990 LTD Country Squire

Besides those of us that just like great big ‘Merican wagons, I’m sure some of you face the dilemma of a family that isn’t exactly enamored with your classic car hobby (thankfully, not a problem in my family, but… more»

Completely Original: 1964 Chrysler 300 Silver Edition

This Chrysler 300 has spent the last 25-years parked in a heated garage and has been maintained by a fastidious owner. He has decided that the time has come to part with this remarkably original vehicle. It is located… more»

Clean With No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Corvette may not be the most popular or desirable derivative of the iconic brand, but they can still be a comfortable and reliable long-distance cruiser. This particular 1985 model is a clean and tidy example, and while… more»

Preserved Turbo: 1989 Ford Probe GT

Ford’s Probe coupe has all but disappeared from U.S. roads, with few examples still being used as daily drivers. Even fewer that are left feature the desirable turbocharged powerplant, and this first-generation model is an impressive survivor with the… more»

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