Survivor Cars

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

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Hand Built: 1963 Morgan Plus 4 DHC

Morgan has been handcrafting cars for over 100 years. It all started with a three wheel cycle car, but eventually the company moved on to four wheel vehicles. The 4/4 was their first and it was followed with a… more»

Bring the Kids: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Wagon

For children of the 60’s, driving the family station wagon to the prom was considered a punishment, as if shackled to an effigy of lameness with rear jump seats. Today, however, the extended versions of America’s more popular domestic… more»

Like New: 1965 Porsche 356 SC

Based on Porsche’s engineering approach of continual improvement, it is no surprise that the last of the 356 models, the 356 SC, was the most modern and well equipped of the series. Most of these have had lots of… more»

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Survivor

Long connected to its on-screen debut in The Graduate, the Alfa Romeo Spider is also recognized as a wonderful driver with a sonorous twin-cam. The Spider enjoyed a long production cycle, beginning in 1966 with slim chrome bumpers and… more»

Story-Free Swinger: 1972 Dodge Dart

One of the stars of the 2012 auto show circuit has been Dodge’s Dart, positioned as its new entry-level sedan replacing the forgettable Caliber. With powertrains that can it take it from fuel-sipper to pocket rocket, you might think… more»

Z-Car Survivor: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Back in the early 1970s the Datsun 240Z was the hot ticket for buyers who wanted an affordable, well-equipped GT car. If you missed the opportunity to buy one back then, you might want to consider this remarkably well… more»

Black Plate 1969 Porsche 912

Porsche introduced the 912 back in 1965 as a  replacement for the 356. It featured the four cylinder engine from the 356 and provided a better weight distribution than the 911. They were not as quick, but provided good… more»

Mr. Norm Strikes Again: 1970 Challenger T/A

Just like the 1969 Charger R/T from the other day, another one of Mr. Norm’s own has turned up on eBay. This time, it’s a 1970 Challenger T/A that came from the famous dealer at the corner of Grand… more»

Curvy Cat: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type was described as “The most beautiful car ever made” by none other than Enzo Ferrari. Who wouldn’t lust after all those curves? This particular example is a two-owner low-mileage 1968 Jaguar E-Type. It is a California… more»

Grandma’s 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

It turns out the little old lady isn’t always from Pasadena – sometimes she hails from Des Moines. That’s where this low-mileage 454 equipped 1971 Corvette LS5 resides and it even comes complete with documentation affirming its one-owner status…. more»

South Bend Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire

UPDATE – The seller just updated the listing and sadly, it doesn’t feature the sliding roof. When you think of Sport Utility Vehicles today, we doubt the name Studebaker comes to mind. Well, it may have if you were… more»

Mr. Norm’s 1969 Charger R/T 426 Hemi

UPDATE 3/9/2012 – This auction has ended, with the bidding reaching $49,999, but the reserve was never met. The seller has yet to relist the car, but it can still be found at their website. Some of the most… more»

Lake Sunapee Survivor: 1967 Amphicar

When I was a kid my mother told me a story about the day she went for a ride in a car that could drive from the land right into the water. The idea of a car which was… more»

Road Trip: 1965 Ford Country Squire Wagon

UPDATE 2/21/12 – Apparently the seller added a $6,500 BIN and it sold immediately! There is something appealing about these old wagons and it seems that everyone is starting to take notice. They are big and heavy, but when… more»

First in Austin: 1956 Volvo PV444

While looking through the classifieds, we found this 1956 Volvo PV444. The blue paint looks worn and faded, but it is claimed to be completely original and unrestored. The seller does not provide many details but we assume it… more»

One of None: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE 2/17/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $9,600 with 20 bids. This 1974 Plymouth Barracuda may appear to just be one of the countless unfinished project cars out there, but it is actually the original tooling… more»

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