Survivor Cars

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

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Grandma’s LUV’n Spoonful: 1980 Chevrolet LUV

Driven by a variety of factors, both Ford and Chevrolet introduced Japanese-built captive import small pickups in 1972. Ford had the Mazda-built Courier, while Chevy rolled out the Isuzu-sourced LUV (short for Light Utility Vehicle). Both trucks (and later the… more»

Five Window Puzzle: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe

Every restoration starts with disassembly.  This is sort of like having dessert before dinner.  It is fun to take things apart, and it doesn’t require a lot of meticulous work.  The problem is that if you aren’t photographing and… more»

Original Paint Survivor! 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger

First generation Broncos continue to be solid collectibles and this specific one is no exception. The highlight of this 1974 Ford Bronco is the fact that it still wears its original paint. Some small parts have been refurbished and… more»

A/C & Original Paint: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396!

Style, luxury, and performance in a family size car. The buyer of this Caprice got it all in one handsome package. Reported to be an unrestored original still wearing the factory paint, this 1966 Chevy Caprice is located near… more»

Not Your Father’s…1991 Oldsmobile Delta 88

Jokes about consumer grade bland box-shaped cars filling office building parking lots back in the day… is this what they were talking about? Oldsmobile was always ahead of there time, whether a little feature or industry-leading innovations. As large… more»

One Family Since New: 1950 Oldsmobile 76

The moment that I saw this Oldsmobile my first thought was that I’d just hop in and drive it as it is. Listed for sale here on eBay, it is located in Campbell, California. Offered for sale with a… more»

Barn Find Mini Cooper: World’s Oldest Known Survivor

Found in a barn in Suffolk, U.K., this 1963 Mini Cooper S Mark I is said to have been stored since 1983. The new owner claims it was the sixth of only 4,000 ever made. Found here on iNews.co.uk,… more»

True Survivor: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990

American Motors was the only independent American manufacturer after Studebaker departed in 1966. But they did a pretty good job of competing with the big three for a few decades. The full-size car was probably where they didn’t do… more»

Four-Cylinder Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

This slightly unusual 1969 Chevrolet Nova is listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Jeddo, Michigan, it comes with a clear title. The seller has set a BIN of $10,500 but there is the option to make an… more»

Grandpa Fury: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury Salon

By the time the mid-Eighties rolled around, the once large and in charge Plymouth Gran Fury marque had been downsized (twice) to a lowly midsize due to the fuel crisis and cost-cutting measures by Chrysler. Still, it retained much… more»

SX/4 Swan Song: 1983 Eagle SX/4

AMC’s Eagle line was dwindling down by 1983, having lost the Kammback and two-door sedan models for the 1983 model year. This 1983 Eagle SX/4 is one of fewer than 2,300 liftbacks made that year, their last year of… more»

Pretty Plymouth: 1934 Plymouth Sedan

In the thirties, if you wanted a fast car without spending a fortune, then you picked up a Ford.  However, if you wanted an economical car with hydraulic brakes, independent front suspension, and an all steel body, then you… more»

Not A Model A: 1935 Ford Cabriolet

Try as we all might to convince our family members to take part in our hobby, often they just don’t see the attraction.  Sadly, that disconnect often persists until the car buff has headed to heaven for his or… more»

Back In Black: 1978 Ford Mustang

Although warmly received and praised when it was first introduced, the Ford Mustang II has never reached the legendary status of the original Mustang hailing from the 1960s. This particular Mustang II is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»

10 Original Miles! 1980 MGB Ltd. Edition

One of my favorite MGs is the 1980 Limited Edition MGB, probably because my father’s last car was a beautiful example of one. This example has been stored since new (the original owner bought two new 1980 MGBs and drove… more»

Jury Duty: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 300

Attention all units, attention all units, this is dispatch. For sale is a white, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 300. The suspect is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Height; 52.6 inches, weight; 3,700 pounds. Caught currently at a registered distance of 27,730… more»

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