Survivor Cars

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

BF Auction: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon Adventurer 4×4

We’ve featured some great-looking trucks over the years, but this might be one of the best we’ve ever seen! The seller of this Dodge Power Wagon Adventurer Shortbed 4×4 is its second owner and has enjoyed driving it over… more»

Amazing Preservation: 1965 Pontiac GTO Show Car

Some classics are so incredible it becomes impossible to isolate a single aspect as its most outstanding feature. Such is the case with this 1965 Pontiac GTO. It ticks the right boxes for high-performance enthusiasts, while its custom paint… more»

Perfect Patina? 1977 Ford LTD II Squire Wagon

Entering the market at the same time as General Motors downsized most of their full-sized cars, the Ford LTD II was known as one of the biggest mid-sized cars, especially the station wagon, which is almost 19 feet long…. more»

Original Paint? 1974 International Scout II Traveltop 4×4

This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is shiny. The seller states that the SUV still wears its original paint and is powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. The Scout II is listed for sale here on eBay and… more»

The Last Testarossa: 1996 Ferrari F512M

We often forget that the classic Ferrari Testarossa was, in many ways, a mass produced Ferrari if there ever was one. When Testarossa production ended, almost 10,000 cars had been produced. With its long lifespan relative to other Ferrari… more»

Grand National Alternative: Low-Mile 1986 Buick Regal

At first glance, this 1986 Buick Regal looks like a clean and tidy classic featuring a few cosmetic upgrades. However, digging below the surface reveals a point of difference. This Regal isn’t a product of the USA but rolled… more»

24k Miles? 1972 Mercury Monterey

During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950.  By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»

BF Auction: 1995 GMC Sonoma 4×4

Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»

Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron

With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»

Minor Dings and Scrapes: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While many enthusiasts aspire to own a pristine classic, there is something undeniably attractive about owning a tidy driver. Those cars offer a relaxed motoring experience because the owner doesn’t face the stress of an errant stone marring perfection… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»

30k Creampuff: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan

The New Yorker formed an integral piece of the Chrysler puzzle for almost six decades. It represented luxurious motoring for its owner and featured some fascinating design concepts. This 1979 New Yorker is a two-owner survivor with 30,000 miles… more»

Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet

The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»

Needs Interior: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air

In its heyday in the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. Then came the Impala and then the Caprice, so the Bel Air was repositioned toward the bottom of the rung by 1966. The rather stark Biscayne… more»

5-Speed Project: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevette was the successor to the subcompact Vega. It was less controversial than its predecessor (but boring) and saw variants offered by Pontiac in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 2.8 million copies were built over a dozen years… more»

One of a Kind: 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado XSC

I am not a fan of economic rationalism. I acknowledge it is a necessary evil of business, but I believe it has cost far too many iconic marques in the automotive world. Oldsmobile joined that list in 2004, and… more»

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