Survivor Cars

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

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Hemi Candidate? 1971 Dodge Charger 500

This 1971 Dodge Charger 500 is a tidy and solid classic with some desirable features. It has a couple of minor shortcomings, but none that prevent it from providing immediate motoring enjoyment. The seller floats the idea of a… more»

Just Needs Finishing: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

One of the best ways to get started in classic car ownership is with a project that, though not finished, is quite far along. That’s the case with this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible on eBay in Hampton, Connecticut with… more»

Off-Road Revival: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The Land Cruisers of yesteryear were akin to the Jeep CJ but built in Japan. The J40, which was on the market from 1960 to 1984, was a 2-door SUV with a short wheelbase and four-wheel-drive. They were fun… more»

Low Mileage Original: 1965 Volvo P1800

When you think of Volvo – you mostly think of the boxy wagons popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but before this was the ever-beautiful P1800. Styled by a subsidiary of Ghia, the P1800 has stood the test of… more»

1-of-4: 1948 Tucker 48

Preston Tucker was a man who divides opinions. Some view him as a visionary with a realistic goal of breaking the stranglehold enjoyed by Detroit’s “Big Three” on the American vehicle manufacturing landscape. Others see him as little more… more»

Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II.  While there are many different reasons, what we… more»

One Family Owned: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

We’ve seen a recent influx of interesting Mopar classics at Barn Finds, with some looking more promising than others. This 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster is a gem that has been part of the same family since it rolled off… more»

62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan

American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»

One of One Baldwin Vette: 1972 Baldwin-Motion Moray GT

While custom versions of nearly every car have been crafted, C3 Corvettes always seemed to attract a large percentage of amateur and professional customizers.  Why?  Fiberglass is much easier to work with than steel or aluminum, and the ability… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The release of the C2 was a game-changer for Chevrolet’s Corvette. The company focused more on handling to create a genuine driver’s car. However, the introduction of a Coupe variant made the Corvette a practical all-weather cruiser for the… more»

28K Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

A friend and I were recently discussing the virtues of buying a higher mileage hobby car because of the obvious appeal of not being afraid to use it. The value would likely remain consistent with what you paid for… more»

Ultimate Car Hauler: 1988 Citroen Tissier

In my dreams, after getting the 10-car garage, as well as filling it with all kinds of amazing classics, I want to turn my attention to getting those out of the road – to shows. But I don’t want… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy

“No Reserve” are two words that guarantee a classic will generate interest when it hits the market. Such is the case with this 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy. It is an unmolested classic, and while it isn’t perfect, it… more»

Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i

Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet 4-Speed

Although it had become bigger and heavier during its production life, many enthusiasts believe that cars like this 1970 Mach 1 represent the First Generation Mustang at the peak of its power. The increased dimensions allowed Ford to shoehorn… more»

Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1983 Mercedes 300CD

Like so many other middle-of-the-road classics, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz got a bit of a price bump in recent years thanks to pandemic-era pricing. That trend has leveled off significantly for many of these cars and the W123 is not… more»

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