Survivor Cars

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

Classics at the Boatyard: Boat Museum Auction

You might expect an organization with the word “boat” in its name might to be focused on – well, boats. But given boat owners share the same affliction as hobby car owners (they might even be nuttier than us),… more»

24,400 Miles: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia

“Quality is Job 1” had a different meaning in the 1970s and early-80s than it does today. As imported vehicles started finding more homes with US consumers, American car companies like Ford started getting serious again. They had a… more»

East Bound and Down: 1981 Kenworth W-900A

If a riding mower won’t work for your next daily driver, maybe this 1981 Kenworth W-900A will! This is one nice-looking rig, and by rig of course I mean actual rig, like big rig, as in the one Snowman type… more»

Rusty Driver: 1979 International Scout II

This rugged project/driver is a 1979 International Harvester Scout II. It looks pretty good upon first glance but there will be some work to do here, lots of work, structural work on rust issues underneath. The rust that you… more»

Drag Racing Champ: 1932 Ford Coupe

When it comes to motorsports history, the early days of drag racing are perhaps some of the most significant. With little to go on other than sheer ingenuity and rudimentary mechanics, exceedingly simple cars were built to go impressively… more»

Tow Ready Classic: 1972 Ford F-250 Camper Special

These classic Ford trucks have great looks, but this Camper Special has more than meets the eye. Factory optioned for towing a camper of your choice, the seller says you can “drive to China and back” in this old Ford…. more»

Dodging Electrons: 1980 Dodge/Jet Electrica 007

This one is recognizable as a Dodge Omni 024 or a Plymouth Horizon TC3, but it’s actually a 1980 Jet Electrica 007! Dang, that’s a cool name, at least until most people find out that it’s a battery-powered conversion… more»

Dueling Campers: Chalet & Casa Grande

Take off your shoes, get up on the porch, and grab your banjo, these dueling campers are a 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet and a 1977 GMC Jimmy Casa Grande. The Blazer Chalet is on eBay in Olive Hill, Kentucky with… more»

Black Plate Birdy: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire

Purchased from an 80 year old man last year, it is clear this seller struck the Ford Falcon jackpot. This Falcon Squire is very clean, and is believed to be a true survivor. Having lived in a car port… more»

Triple Threat: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

For 1966, Pontiac gave the Catalina a minor facelift and supposedly they dropped the 389 Tri-Power option. Well, this 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible has a 389 V8 with three two-barrel carburetors, so either it got built just under the wire… more»

Very Pretty Kitty: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Similar to the 1968 Mustang California Special we posted about a few days ago, this 1968 Mercury Cougar has recently left the hands of it’s single owner and is now being offered for sale. It’s listed here on eBay,… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Mercury Survivor

From Jeff G – I purchased this Mercury a while back from a family that owns several ford dealerships. I have known this family for about 15 years. It had been sitting in their warehouse since 1975! I was told it… more»

Drop an SBC in it… 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

Jeff showed us a nice SX/4 about a month ago and it sold for a little over $700 more than the $2,800 asking price of this 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 project car. This one is on Craigslist in Gilcrest, Colorado. These… more»

Factory Built 4×4: 1970 Mustang FF Convertible

This could be one of the more incredible Mustang barn finds I’ve ever seen! No, it isn’t a big block car or a Shelby. What it is, is a factory delivered 4×4 Mustang convertible. The four-wheel drive system is… more»

Chopped by Matrix: 1985 Monte Carlo Converible

There were a variety of aftermarket companies that got into the business of removing the hardtop roof from numerous GM and Ford vehicles, usually choosing a model that had a dedicated following or a coupe body style to justify… more»

Armbruster Apache : 1959 Chevrolet Apache

Here’s one that you don’t see every day, or ever: a 1959 Chevrolet Apache Crew Cab pickup! I promise not to say the word patina after that one mention. This cool, faded-paint pickup is listed on eBay with an… more»

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