Survivor Cars

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

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Newport Pleasure: 1966 Chrysler Survivor

A true survivor, no two ways about it, This 1966 Chrysler Newport has just 60,000 original miles, just recently saw the light of day after 38 years in hiding, and is purportedly ready to drive to its new home… more»

Buford T. Justice: 1985 Pontiac Parisienne

Okay, so it’s not exactly the same, but it sure looks a lot like the one that Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason) drove and The Bandit (Burt Reynolds) helped to destroy in Smokey And The Bandit II. In… more»

Big River Rancher: 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande

Our friend and fellow writer and editor, Jamie Palmer, just showed us a Ranchero Rio Grande a few days ago, so it may not seem like they’re really as rare as they are. But, that’s like saying (insert example… more»

Preserved IROC 5-Speed: 1985 Chevy Camaro

The third-generation Camaro remains one of those cars I’d like to own someday, along with an SVO Mustang. If I were to seek out an IROC-Z, it would be spec’d exactly like this one, a 1985 model with the… more»

One Owner and Original: 1987 Buick Grand National

While Grand Nationals remain a seemingly good investment, I’m beginning to wonder if, based on the sheer number that appear on this site on a regular basis, if there’s an over-supply issue. The GNX, sure – that’s a halo… more»

46,000 Mile Survivor: 1973 AMC Gremlin

Don’t let its impressive cosmetics fool you: this is an original paint Gremlin, a former magazine feature car with under 50,000 original miles. Wearing grasshopper green paint with a six-cylinder mill under the hood, this Gremlin is a survivor that… more»

1-of-205: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible

Every now and then a car comes along that just has the wow factor, and with Summer fast approaching, this 1967 Grand Prix Convertible is not only a car with that wow factor, but its appearance on the market… more»

Coachbuilt Econobox: 1957 Fiat 600 Vignale

This unusual Fiat 600 Rendez-Vous is still the same humble people-mover underneath that sculpted Vignale bodywork, right down to the engine and other mechanical bits. However, the similarities end there, with a reworked nose panel and tail section that… more»

1957 Chevrolet 210 With 55k Miles?

When I looked at the first photo of this Chevrolet 210, I was struck by just how clean and tidy the car is. As I scrolled through the photos I noticed that it shares a garage with a number… more»

62K Mile Survivor: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Brougham

In 1974, Ford made some updates to the two-year-old Gran Torino line to give it some further appeal with a new grille and a more durable rear bumper with the taillights removed and placed above the bumper in a… more»

Lost In the Mail: 1963 Studebaker Postal Van

Wow, now THIS is seriously rare. Many of you will immediately recognize the exterior, but when was the last time you actually saw one? It’s real, it’s in Woodbury, NJ,  and it’s for sale here on eBay in a… more»

Classy Survivor: 1962 Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental is a well-recognized machine for its elegant yet simplistic styling. Thought to have been stored for 50 years in a 300 car collection, this Lincoln is a sharp machine with only a few minor concerns to… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440

This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is not perfect, but the owner describes it as an unmolested original survivor. He doesn’t give us a lot of photos to work with, but he does give us information that is enough to… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Survivor

This isn’t just a great looking Corvette, this is a fuel injected survivor that is believed to be the second Fuelie to leave the factory! It’s also an NCRS judged car that received 3-stars for originality, the Top Flight… more»

Local History: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

These days, an old vehicle’s history can sometimes be equally as important as the vehicle’s condition. This particular car, a 1974 Beetle with 80,000 miles and in good overall nick, is for sale here on craigslist in the small… more»

Bargain Buy: 1972 Datsun 240Z

There have probably been enough words of praise written about the Datsun 240Z to fill a reasonable-sized book. Having driven a few of them, I can certainly vouch for the fact that this praise is well placed. Finding a… more»