Survivor Cars

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

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Survivor Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Purchased in 1995 by the current owner, this 1967 Corvette convertible is thought to be a survivor. Carefully stored the past 8 years, this Corvette appears quite clean and straight. Maintaining many original components, and having covered only 34,700… more»

Final Year Caddy: 1983 VW Rabbit Pickup

This clean 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup is a nicely preserved final-year model that has some tasteful OEM upgrades. Known as the Caddy overseas, these little workhorses were built to give pickup shoppers a fuel sipping option in an era… more»

Original Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 550 Wagon

It’s hard to believe now just what a modern update this 1963 Rambler Classic 550 wagon received compared to the previous generation cars. This original long roof is located in Paoli, Indiana and it can be found here on… more»

Absolutely No Rust: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville

GM downsized its B-Body cars for the 1977 model year but this 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham is still a big car. Although, at almost 18-feet in length it’s one foot shorter than the previous generation cars were and 800 pounds… more»

Cream Puff Survivor: 1970 Mercury Marquis

Apart from the Oldsmobile wheel covers (only on this side of the car) this 1970 Mercury Marquis could be a five-year old used car. It only has 51,000 miles! The seller has advertised it here on craigslist for $3,500, which seems… more»

Nice Cruiser: 1988 Pontiac Safari Wagon

As I continue my (fruitless) hunt for a manual transmission wagon, I look at land barges like this 1988 Pontiac Safari wagon and wonder how cross-over vehicles hold greater appeal for shoppers over a sleek long-roof. This Safari wagon… more»

911 Flat-Six Power: 1971 Porsche 914-6

This 1971 Porsche 914-6 is a nicely preserved car with its numbers-matching powerplant still installed and original Fuchs wheels bolted on. It has had rust repair performed in a common failure area resulting in the right side frame rail… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454

UPDATE 11/18/18 – After getting relisted a few times, this Corvette is back on eBay with more photos and no reserve. Let’s see if she sells this time around! FROM 7/2/18 – I honestly can’t see any reason why… more»

Unmodified FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

The more you explore this 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser, the better it gets. The FJ60 has been with the original owner until just recently, with a paper trail that confirms it as a one-owner vehicle. All records since new… more»

Desert Rat: 1978 Subaru BRAT

Most of us know that the Subaru BRAT stands for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. I guess BDRATT didn’t quite roll off the tongue as well in those marketing meetings. This example is a 1978 Subaru BRAT and it can be… more»

Leather And Luxury: 1974 Lincoln Continental

The owner of this 1974 Lincoln Continental Silver Edition refers to it as “5,400lbs of sleek 1974 engineering.” In an era when we hear car manufacturers boasting about the weight savings that they’ve achieved with their various models, to… more»

77,000 Documented Miles: 1969 Plymouth Satellite

I love these “one owner, little old lady cars,” because so often they are in amazing condition. Sometimes. however, they can also look like the original owner has been “driving by Braille,” with not a straight panel to be… more»

50,000 Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Barn Finder Pat L seems to have an eye for a nice car and spotted this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix for us to look at, so thank you for that Pat. The Pontiac appears to be in impressive condition,… more»

Kidney, Anyone? 1984 Ferrari 512 BBI

Although I’ve never been a Ferrari fanatic by any stretch, the 512 Berlinetta Boxer has always stood out as one I’d love to own. I credit the design, which blends together 80s excess with the classic Ferrari silhouette. It’s… more»

The Super 88: 1987 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

This 1987 Oldsmobile 88 is described by the seller as a labor of love, featuring a variety of custom touches that reflect his own preferences for personalization. While it’s sometimes hard to determine the value of a car like… more»

Go Buy It Now! 1962 Studebaker Lark

If you are anywhere near Palm Springs, California, click on this craigslist link right now and go buy this car! I am in complete shock that a classic Studebaker in this condition is only priced at $2,800. Seriously —… more»

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