Survivor Cars

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

One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Mercury Grand Marquis Station Wagon

Some people seek the versatility of a vehicle that will seat more than five people, but an SUV doesn’t tick the boxes for them. Therefore, a Station Wagon is the most appropriate choice. That will undoubtedly make this 1976… more»

1-of-400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

El Dorado was a mythical city of gold that prompted numerous parties to conduct searches to prove its existence. It has never been found, although this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham could be considered automotive gold. The company only produced… more»

Jolly Green Giant: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V With 27k Original Miles

Some paint and trim combinations are ageless, while others are very much of their time. The latter is probably true for this 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V. In a modern market dominated by White exteriors and varying shades of… more»

Factory Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop

Some classics that appear on our desks at Barn Finds are so staggeringly beautiful that we struggle to know where to start. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop, although its amazing presentation is no… more»

Black Wrapped: 1974 AMC Gremlin X

I have long admired AMC because it marched to the beat of a different drummer when the question of styling was considered. Cars like the Matador and Pacer continue to divide opinions decades after the last cars rolled off… more»

44k Original Miles: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as affordable transport for the masses and would prove to be a global hit. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, and easy to maintain, it came close to being all things to all people…. more»

Two-Owner Open Air Survivor: 1992 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is celebrating its 60th birthday in 2024 and is still going strong. The third generation was the “Foxbody” era from 1979 to 1993 using a corporate platform that was designed to accommodate a variety of Ford… more»

Original Owner! 1977 Chevrolet Nova

Years ago there was a TV show that purported to be a “show about nothing”. Yes, it was a tongue-in-cheek comment but on the surface, today’s find of a 1977 Chevrolet Nova, may seem a bit like a “car… more»

43k Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Maybe fifteen or twenty years ago, I would see an elderly woman driving around town in a clean ’68 Chevy II sedan, sometimes on snowy, salty days. This always raised a few questions: How many miles were on it?… more»

Cheap V8 Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova got a more modern look when the fourth-generation cars were introduced in 1975, arguably not quite as cool as their predecessors but perhaps a bit more sophisticated when it comes to styling.  At first glance, there… more»

Nicest One Left? 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT

There is something undeniably attractive about owning what could be the best example of a particular classic model. Its modern equivalents will typically offer more creature comforts and refinements, but they won’t generate the level of interest that many… more»

Rare 9-Seater: 1964 Dodge 880 Station Wagon

Rarity claims made by owners can sometimes be difficult to substantiate, leading potential buyers down numerous blind alleys in their search for the truth. However, the seller’s claim about this 1964 Dodge 880 Station Wagon posed no such challenges…. more»

318 V8 Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

The Satellite arrived in 1965 as an upgrade in trim to the B-bodied mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. It would eventually replace the Belvedere as the line’s torchbearer and run through 1974. In 1973, the Satellite 2-door hardtop was available in… more»

Four Doors, Four Speeds: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL

If one were to ask me, right now, my opinion on the best-looking four-door roofline of the postwar era, I’d tell them it was the 1964 Ford and Mercury full-size four-door hardtops. First, you have that little “Hofmeister kink”… more»

6k Original Miles! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Throughout the 1960s, Chevrolet’s Impala was one of the industry’s best-selling automobiles. That included nearly 400,000 copies of the Impala Sport Coupe in 1963. The seller’s example has spent almost its entire life in a museum, so it only… more»

21k Original Miles? 1970 Ford Mustang Grande

Mileage claims are one of the slippery slopes of the classic world. It is easy to state that a particular vehicle has an extraordinarily low odometer reading. However, proof is required if the claim is to be treated at… more»

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