Survivor Cars

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

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T for Two: 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T

This T-top terror is a 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T. Well, maybe it’s not a terror with a 318 engine, but it sure looks nice. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $5,500 and is located in Middleborough,… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1941 Hudson Traveler

A sight that is always sad to see is when someone takes a nice looking car and completely takes it apart to restore it without completing the goal. Unfortunately that is the case with this 44,000 mile Hudson. Although… more»

Supreme Survivor: 24k Mile 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass

This Cutlass is a little late for St. Patrick’s Day, but we wanted to feature it anyway. It may not be wearing the best color combo, but this car is in amazing condition! There’s only 24,711 miles showing on the odometer and… more»

140,000 Careful Miles: ’79 Ford Mustang Pace Car

The turbocharged Ford Mustang Pace Car is one of those variants of a long-line of gussied-up muscle cars that always seems to be available, but not readily so. What I mean is you don’t have to look too hard… more»

Publica Pickup: 1971 Toyota 1000 Pickup

Monster truck fans, this one’s for you! This is a 1971 Toyota 1000 Pickup and it’s one rare vehicle, especially being left-hand drive. It also has the fender/wing-mounted mirrors, which is normally a Japanese market thing and I don’t normally see… more»

302 And A Stick: 1978 Ford Mustang II

Over the last few years, the most unloved Mustang has become an unequivocal favorite of mine. Maybe it’s because I like the underdog, or because this Mustang had a reputation for being a decent handling car out of the… more»

Love It or Hate It? 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia

G-G-G-Ghia! (Try to get the Chia song out of your head now!) Here’s possibly the nicest 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia that I’ve run across in a long time. Thanks to Rocco B for alerting us to this one!… more»

Original Fuelie! 1962 Corvette Survivor

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is claimed to be all original by the seller, from its Ermine White paint to its black interior. Not only is it an original car, but it’s a fuel-injected one–one of 1,918 for 1962 according… more»

Ready For Adventure: 1977 Dodge Power Wagon

When it comes to trucks, crazy options, bright colors and 4 wheel drive add up to equal a desirable rig. Well, this Dodge Power Wagon offers all of those things crammed into one beast of a truck! The color… more»

Hold That Tiger: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine

What a ray of sunshine this car is, which is fairly coincidental with it being a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. This Series II car is listed on Collector Car Ads in Olympia, Washington with an asking price of $7,995. Thanks to… more»

442 with 892: Sub-1,000 Mile Olds 442

For whatever reason, purveyors of “limited edition” GM products have a strong tendency to buy new cars and then promptly never drive them again. Pace Car Corvettes, limited edition SS pickups and other window-dressing variants get coddled from the… more»

Jewel Box Potential? 1973 Honda Civic

Like most of you, I knew someone who had a first-generation Civic but I never had one myself, and I’ve always wanted one. This 1973 Honda Civic is a strong contender for anyone who may be looking for a… more»

Restore Or Part Out? 1985 Maserati Quattroporte

There’s been a lot of things said about the Quattroporte over the years, not all of it positive, but as they get older there seems to be more interest. This particular one was found covered in dust in a barn… more»

Hat-Friendly: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe

This hat-friendly, black beauty is a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe and it appears to be ready to hit the car shows while the next owner tinkers, details, and maintains it. It’s on Craigslist for $3,800 and it’s located in New Salem,… more»

Just 35,000 Miles: 1974 Datsun 260Z

Although it can seem like old-school Z-cars are never too hard to find, many of the examples that pop up are quite rusty or have been neglected for years and years. That’s why when sifting through the legions of… more»

Kool Commando: 1967 Jeepster Commando

This smokin’ kool 1967 Jeepster Commando is “spruce tip green” and you’ll need to have a couple of gallons of that color ready for when you’ve finished the restoration. As you can see, it’s a little on the rough… more»