Survivor Cars

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

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High Priced Toy! 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac

I say this a lot, but this is another unusual one! Some stealthy Barn Finds reader sent in this tip and didn’t leave their name, thanks! This strange feature is a 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac, which is basically a… more»

Stock Survivor: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV

Lately, there’s been a rash of absolute basketcase Alfa Romeos fluttering around eBay, craigslist and other sites. It sort of grinds my gears that, like a dilapidated death trap of a house selling in a Boston neighborhood for $650K,… more»

Barn Find Binder: 1967 International 1100B

A half-ton pickup is usually more than enough for us weekend warriors, but for those folks who really need a tough truck, something like this 1967 International 1100B probably wouldn’t work. This binder is listed on eBay in Stantonville, Tennessee. The… more»

Reader Ad: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo

There’s a reason the Jeep is an American icon, they just work. There are countless CJ’s still seeing daily use with hundreds of thousands of miles under their belts. That being said, you never find documented low mileage examples,… more»

A Real Deal Steal: 1977 GMC Sierra 2500

We all know that four and/or five decade-old pickups are hotter than (insert un-pc phrase here) and here’s another great looking one. This 1977 GMC Sierra 2500 looks almost nice enough to be plucked from an old advertising piece…. more»

Concord Vs. Hornet: 1981 AMC Concord

It would have been fun to be a fly on the wall in the front offices at AMC when they created this 1981 AMC Concord. “Johnson, why don’t you draw up a Hornet with more chrome, some wheel covers,… more»

Never This Nice: 1987 Jeep Wrangler

With a new 4×4 in our household courtesy of my wife purchasing a last-of-its-kind Nissan Xterra, complete with skid plates, off-road lamps and a locking diff, my mind has wandered into the need for a suitable 4WD for myself…. more»

Still Ready To Work: 1946 Chevrolet AK Series

This old Chevy truck might look like it was parked in a field and forgotten, but that isn’t actually the case. It might have been outside, but this truck definitely wasn’t forgotten. According to the seller, this truck has… more»

Best One Left? 1978 Plymouth Sapporo

Over the last year, more than a few of these captive import re-badged Mitsubishis have popped up for sale, but this stick-shift Sapporo is one of the nicest we’ve seen. Plus, the last few cars were automatics, so the… more»

Dusty 40th Anniversary: 1993 Chevy Corvette

This is a tale of two Corvettes, apparently, with the 40th Anniversary edition in question seen in one photo shoved into a corner of a garage covered in dust. The lone other photo shows it looking far fresher, as… more»

Where’s The Grille? 1959 Edsel Ranger

What a great looking car this 1959 Edsel Ranger is. Whether that’s because the seller doesn’t show the famous/infamous center of the grille in any of the photos or not depends on how a person feels about that famous… more»

16,000 Mile EXPeriment: 1982 Mercury LN7

1982 may not seem long enough ago to be showing cars from that era here, but I’m sure that some of you weren’t even born then. It’s also possible that a person born in 1982 could even be a… more»

Exclusive: 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible

I’ve seen quite a few compact trucks with their roofs chopped off to make them into convertibles, but none of them were “factory” conversions like this Dakota. While these trucks didn’t leave the Dodge factory this way, the idea… more»

Patina Supreme: 1965 Chevy C-10 Longbed Pickup

Alright patina lovers, it’s time to swoon or drool as you prefer! The rest of us are just glad to see the rust hasn’t penetrated much. This good ol’ farm truck is listed on eBay with the $3,000 opening… more»

Stingray Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

At some point in time I think any and every car enthusiast has shared an appreciation and desire to own a Corvette Stingray. Boasting alluring body lines and a V8 rumble, the Stingray is certainly a staple in automotive… more»

1993 Official Indy 500 Chevrolet Truck

While most of you are familiar with the idea of an Indy 500 (or other famous race) Pace Car and the corresponding replicas, you may not be aware that frequently there is a “Official Truck” of the races as… more»