Survivor Cars

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

Cool Copper Colored Car: 1974 AMC Gremlin

Is this cool copper colored car original? I think so, other than a few replacement parts to keep it on the road for the last 98,000 miles. This great looking 1974 AMC Gremlin is in Middeltown, Connecticut and the seller… more»

Roadside Survivor Sighting: 1982 Ford Thunderbird

From Kip D – I ran across this Thunderbird sitting by the road in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It looked decent enough, but I was floored by the asking price: a whopping $5,000!!! The seller claims the vehicle only has 31,000 original miles and was… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite

Time for some car education: while the Gran Torino is well known from its role in Hollywood, there was also a limited edition “Elite” model that cashed in on the country’s fascination with big-bodied personal luxury coupes. Although the… more»

Brighton Built Bubble?: 1959 BMW Isetta 300

Barn Finds writer, Robert, shows us a similar Isetta a couple of months ago. That car was similarly-blue, but that’s where the similarities end; at least condition-wise. This beautiful, supposedly original (?) car is located in Malvern, United Kingdom and… more»

Tiny Tractor: Ford LGT 120 Garden Tractor

Are you a Ford guy or gal? Or, a classic tractor collector? Or, both? If so, you’ll want this for your collection. This is a Ford LGT 120 Tractor made between 1972 and 1983; the seller doesn’t give a year… more»

Stored 60 Years! 1929 Pierce Arrow Series 133

Even if this old car isn’t your favorite, I don’t think you can argue that it’s not classy! Hailed as one of the most original Pierce Arrows in existence today and one of only twelve 7-passenger 1929 Pierce’s known… more»

Irish Slumber: 1973 Ford Transit MK1 Camper

Now that summer is almost here, for those folks who have more than one season where they live, it’s time to load up the camper and head out onto the road. This 1973 Ford Transit MK1 Camper is located in… more»

4 Door Sports Car: 1986 Nissan Maxima

Years ago, I desired to own an early 90’s Nissan Maxima with a 5-speed stick, and for good reason: it was one of the best sport sedans you could buy, and was the driver’s choice if an Accord was… more»

Maxi Mini: 1981 Austin Morris Maxi 2 HL

Ok, I know that this isn’t a “Mini”, I just used a little poetic license there. But, what a gorgeous car! Some of you may not care for the profile of this car, or care for some other aspect of this… more»

British Barn Find: Peugeot 305 Panel Van

This Peugeot 305 Panel Van is in March, United Kingdom, about a half-hour east of Peterborough. The seller doesn’t list a year of manufacturer but they trickled out the vans for a few years after production of the saloon and… more»

It’s Greek To Me: 1983 NAMCO Pony-Citroën

Have you heard of NAMCO? National Motor Company is based in Greece and their somewhat turbulent early history goes back to 1957 as a company called FARCO. They were gobbled up by Chrysler not long after and were reborn… more»

Original Droptop: 1969 Plymouth Fury III

In 1969 Chrysler Corp introduced the new “fuselage” styling for their large and full size car models. Plymouth Fury, Sport Fury and VIP models got wider and longer with a 120 inch wheelbase for the Fury line, which included… more»

Gold Nugget? 1972 Cadillac Sedan deVille

Cadillac celebrated its 70th anniversary in 1972 with a big year of sales, setting a new record with annual production of 267,827 cars built (breaking the 1970 record by almost 30,000 units!). Calais was the entry level model, with… more»

Mellow Yellow: 1971 Chevrolet K10 4×4

This generation of “C/K” pickups was introduced in 1967 and had improvements like a double wall bed, better rustproofing, and coil spring rear end as well as added creature comforts. This is a one owner barn find and is said to have only… more»

Great Straight ’48: 1948 Chrysler Royal Tudor

Can this be real? A 1948 Chrysler Royal Tudor Sedan that looks like this, in black, for $2,500? This great, straight, ’48 is in Kalispell, Montana and the seller says that this car “will not be sold for a Rat Rod!”… more»

Triple Threat: 1977 Yamaha XS750-2D

Another motorcycle?! I know, but I’ve heard that a lot of you are motorcycle fans and I wanted to get your thoughts on this one. This 1977 Yamaha XS750-2D is in Highland Park, Michigan and it’s in great, original… more»

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