Survivor Cars

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

1970 Dodge W200 Crew Cab Power Wagon 383 V8

Originally having a flatbed behind that crew cab, or what Dodge called a “chassis-cab unit”, this 1970 Dodge W200 Crew Cab Power Wagon was available with either that or a Utiline (“stepside”) or Sweptline bed. It’s now wearing a… more»

Rare Pickup: 1966 Ford Bronco With No Reserve

Ford released the First Generation Bronco in 1966, offering buyers three body styles. Over half selected the Wagon, but a few chose the Pickup variant. Don’t be fooled by the photos because this Bronco is a Pickup. Its overall… more»

Barn Find 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Throughout the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie dueled for the top spot in full-size new car sales. And, the Impala usually came out on top, although the Galaxie narrowed the gap a bit in 1967 to “only”… more»

37k Mile 1987 Yugo GV Survivor

Life has its serious moments, and taking a chance to escape can be crucial as a pressure relief. Many motoring enthusiasts retire to their workshop to tinker with a classic car or hit the road to enjoy all their… more»

BF Auction: 1991 GMC Sierra Z71 4×4 Survivor

For many years, trucks like this 1991 GMC Sierra were viewed as old work trucks. As a result, most of them worked hard and were disposed of when repairing them no longer made sense. Now that it’s hard to… more»

Recently Revived 1991 Mazda Miata SE

Many Miata buyers are fixated on the first-year 1990s, but the 1991s are pretty much the same thing, but with some incremental improvements. What we have here in Harrisonburg, Virginia on eBay is a 1991 car recently resurrected after… more»

60k Mile 1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible

Some classic cars seem to defy logic. Take this 1967 Chrysler Newport Convertible as a prime example. It is a big and heavy classic, but its mechanical specifications allow it to deliver surprising performance. It is a tidy survivor… more»

Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO

There are many factors to contemplate when assessing the relative worth of any classic purchase. Originality can be a prime factor if the buyer considers the vehicle’s potential future value, which can differentiate a good investment from a great… more»

It Should Run: 1977 Lincoln Continental Coupe

They say, sitting is the new smoking, as in it’ll be the thing that kills a lot of us in the computer age as we look at screens all day unless you’re one of the lucky ones who actually… more»

1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan

1954 was an unusual year for Kaiser Motors Corp. It can be confusing to identify the exact model as many were rebadged 1953 models, but this 1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan is a K-542 so there’s no confusion here… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park

Rumors regularly surface suggesting that at least one domestic manufacturer is considering reintroducing a Station Wagon to its model range. However, that has proven to be nothing but hot air so far, meaning those seeking a Wagon must either… more»

Baby Bentley: 1937 Austin 7 Nippy Roadster

The Nippy was a 2-seat roadster based on the Austin 7 (or Seven), built in England between 1934/35 and 1937. Production numbers were low, so the quantity of survivors today can’t be large. Due to their low weight and… more»

Recently Revived: 1976 Datsun 280Z

Datsun always claimed that it didn’t draw inspiration from the Jaguar E-Type when designing its iconic 240Z and its successors, but few believed that. From the long nose hiding a six-cylinder engine to the rear hatch, the similarities are… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mk III

In 1969, Lincoln debuted the Continental Mark III in an attempt to recapture the luxury image of the Continental Mark II. While the MK III doesn’t look all that much like its predecessor, it succeeded at capturing what made… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Buick Grand National

The muscle car sector has traditionally been the exclusive preserve of V8-powered vehicles, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was one bright moment during the 1980s when Buick embraced emerging technology to produce some of the most… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Stating that any classic is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is fraught with dangers because there will always be people who will question such claims. However, there seems to be little doubt about this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A…. more»