Survivor Cars

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

Summer Home Stored: 1969 Plymouth Fury

In a weird way, I hope that my heirs someday find whatever vehicles I still own at my summer home in some warm, tropical place. That’s just me. I like the heat and I relish the idea of living… more»

Heart Of A Cobra: 1973 AC 428 Coupe

This lovely coupe is the result of Ford and Shelby American discontinuing the AC Cobra 427 after 1967. AC was left with what was a fairly advanced chassis and Ford connections, but an outmoded roadster body. This beautiful black… more»

Mary’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air

This is Mary’s completely original Chevy. She and her late husband purchased it new. The Chevy has never spent a night outside. Mary drove it very little after her husband died 3 years ago and now at 80 years old… more»

Follow Up: 2002 Nissan Altra

You might recall this Nissan that I wrote about it a few months ago that had a very uncertain future. Despite its significance in the history of electric cars, the California Automobile Museum decided not to display it. The Altra, engineered 17 years ago,… more»

Restored In The 70s: 1937 Cord Roadster

Fun fact: I used to live in Worcester, Mass., which is a fairly ordinary New England city: old and struggling to survive, still reeling from the disappearance of manufacturing jobs all those years ago. There are some bright spots… more»

Almost Done: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Being a 1962 model myself, I’ve always had a soft spot for 1962 vehicles. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop is on eBay with a current bid price of $6,100 and there are three days left on the auction…. more»

Super Clean Original! 1973 Ford Mustang

I have to wonder what’s going on–the 1971-73 Mustangs are starting to look really attractive to me! This coupe is so clean looking and original in appearance, how could you not like it? It’s currently in St Albert, Alberta, Canada… more»

Just Right! 1955 MG TF Out Of Storage

This is a great looking MG that’s recently come out of storage after being off the road most of the time since 1972, when the original importer sold it to another family member. It’s currently resting in Great Falls,… more»

Your Next Car: 1981 Honda Accord Limo

Buckle up for this one, it’ll be a weird ride! This is a 1981 Honda Accord Limo. Guys? Hey, where’d everybody go? This one-off wonder is in Fenton, Missouri, twenty miles southwest of St. Louis, and it’s listed on eBay… more»

Time Capsule Cadillac: 1979 Cadillac Seville

This l’il beauty is in Star, North Carolina, right in-between Raleigh and Charlotte. It’s a 1979 Cadillac Seville and it’s listed on eBay with 91 bid increments and a current price of $4,600, but the reserve isn’t met.

1947 Plymouth P15S Deluxe Business Coupe

Here’s a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe Business Coupe and it’s on eBay with a current bid price of $4,250, but the reserve isn’t met! I know that I missed the boat on business coupes, but dang. This car is located… more»

34,000 Original Miles? 1976 Buick Skylark

Although it looks a lot like a Chevy Nova, this is actually a Buick Skylark. Apparently it’s been in hiding for a while, as it only has 34,000 original miles! It’s located in Lagrange, Georgia and is listed for… more»

455 Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado

The seller of this Toronado is in a position where he has to let go of this nice original Oldsmobile. Complete and in not too bad of shape, this Oldsmobile could undergo a drivers restoration and be a nice… more»

Putting On The Ritz: 1969 Cadillac Deville Station Wagon

Glorious and luxurious, there simply cannot be any better way to haul around your friends and family in a vintage car. This Deville wagon is speculated to be one of 5 made, but this thing is nice! Pillar less… more»

Lay Z Boy On Wheels: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

These Ford Thunderbirds are some of the most comfortable cruisers that were made in the 1960’s. This ‘Bird is clean, and would make a great driver after a good sorting from its 25 year hibernation. This cruiser is priced… more»

Big Lux: 1972 Lincoln Continental

The fifth generation Continental introduced in 1970 was the first new design in 9 years. They were built on the same platform as the full size Ford sedans but stretched to an impressive 127″ wheel base with a total length… more»

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