Survivor Cars

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

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83k Miles and Original Paint: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

Chrysler long had a reputation as the “engineering” company of the Big Three, but their greatest successes came when they took an evolutionary tack rather than a revolutionary one. Look at the most recent Chargers and Challengers; they almost… more»

38K Mile Survivor: 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T

One of the more challenging moments in the life of a gearhead is deciding whether to buy a timewarp car in a base- or mid-level trim, or to buy a driver that sports the top-shelf engine along with other… more»

41k Original Miles? 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

It’s a buyer’s market in some segments of the classic automobile world.  Chief among them are immediate postwar Chrysler products.  This is unfortunate, as these are some of the finest cars the company ever built.  Chrysler was on its… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Land yachts from the 1970s spent years in the automotive wilderness. They were typically considered too large, ostentatious, and inefficient to be worthy of inclusion in any classics list. However, times have changed, and an original and tidy example… more»

One-Owner Survivor! 1975 Chrysler Newport

We’re back in the Land of Land Yachts, with this pristine, one-owner 1975 Chrysler Newport, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $6500. The car is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and we have Ted to thank for the tip. The… more»

All-Original Project: 1950 Cadillac Series 62

Having spent a few hours of my own on the internet, I’m aware that there is a tendency to loathe “the flipper.” The signs are often obvious, one of them being pictures of a car for sale on a… more»

Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan

The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»

Original 350: 23k Mile 1971 Chevrolet Nova

Some classics land on our desks at Barn Finds with so many positive attributes that it is impossible to identify one as its greatest strength. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Nova. Its presentation is almost faultless,… more»

Texas Two-Owner: 1974 AMC Gremlin

There’s patina and then there’s Texas patina. This 1974 AMC Gremlin is said to be a two-owner car and is located in Texas. It’s a mystery as to how long it’s been sitting, but the seller thinks possibly since… more»

65k Documented Miles: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT

This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT has much to offer its new owner. From its impressive interior and tidy exterior to its low odometer reading, it seems to tick almost every box an enthusiast could want from an SUV from… more»

Single-Owner 1975 Chrysler Newport

The 1975 Chrysler Newport was the 6th iteration of the model and one of the heaviest Chrysler ever made. Skyrocketing fuel prices made this model a tricky sell and ultimately the C-body Newport only lasted 4 years. The cars… more»

Vintage Brute Force: 1955 Caterpillar D4 Bulldozer

  While we see scores of vehicles on this site that will be preserved for the next generation, industrial equipment presentation is sorely lacking.  There are a few museums out there that cater to such vehicles.  However, it is… more»

14K Mile 1974 Buick Electra Limited Landau

My grandpa had a similar Buick Landau Coupe in navy blue and it was quite a car. I used to wash it every time we visited them whether that car was dirty or not. This 1974 Buick Electra Limited… more»

64k Mile 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

In the immediate postwar period of NASCAR, “stock cars” were fairly close to the models seen in the showrooms.  Cars from nearly every manufacturer were on the track, but the ones with proper handling and a strong, reliable engine… more»

Original Paint: 1959 Cadillac Series 62

Tail fins were still a popular feature on several prestigious cars back in the late fifties, and as far as over-the-top styling goes, it’s really hard to beat the rear view of the 1959 Cadillac 62 Series.  For that… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1972 Plymouth Satellite 340

Tribute cars can be somewhat contentious among certain groups such as collectors who prize originality, but I think this 1972 Plymouth Satellite – Road Runner Tribute car looks great. I mean, how can this classic 1970s green color on… more»

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