Survivor Cars

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

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Rare Interior Trim? 1961 Chrysler Newport “Highlander”

Special Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and it would be fair to consider that any car from the early 1900s with a coachbuilt body could fall into that category. However, the practice increased post-war as… more»

Affordable British Classic: 1960 Rover 100

We see our share of classic British sports cars crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but family sedans are far less common. That is what made this 1960 Rover 100 stand out for me. It is a solid and… more»

Daily Driven: 1954 MG TF

Okay, I get it. Some readers will have a burning passion for owning a classic British sports car, but finding one that doesn’t require spending a king’s ransom on restoration can be challenging. However, vehicles like this 1954 MG… more»

No Reserve: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon

One attraction of the classic car scene is the diversity of taste. A vehicle that doesn’t appeal to one enthusiast will readily appear on another’s “must-have” list. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station… more»

Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin

Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»

Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»

Survivor Sport: 1999 Jeep Cherokee

No, I don’t want another Jeep XJ, such as this 1999 “Sport” edition but I will say that my ’91 base model was one of my all-time favorite cars. Heck, it had to be, I owned it for twenty-six… more»

Original 400: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4

It can sometimes be challenging to determine the desirability of a classic, but some leave no doubts. That is the case with this 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4. It is an exceptionally clean Pickup featuring its original V8 under… more»

No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible

Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser.  I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»

No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Have you ever looked at a seller’s project candidate and been glad their build stalled before it could start? That’s how I feel about this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. The seller purchased it while planning a restomod project, but… more»

Japanese Scooter: 1966 Fuji Rabbit Superflow

The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»

First Year Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4

Chevrolet was on the right track when it introduced the Blazer as a 1969 model, an SUV that quickly gained popularity and became a strong contender in the sometimes off-road market.  It was also larger than many of its… more»

Sharp Italian! 1996 Fiat Coupé 16V Turbo

Fiat cooked up this hot yellow number a decade or more after leaving the American market. Somehow this wedge-shaped 1996 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo made its way to Morristown, New Jersey, and while not perfect, the tangy slice of… more»

37k Mile Survivor: 1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster

The Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were variants of the successful Chrysler K-Cars. They were economical automobiles that were perhaps a bit sportier in appearance than the FWD Horizon and Omni. You could dress up a Sundance by specifying… more»

Farm And Ranch Special: 1969 Ford F100

The Ford F-Series of trucks needs no introduction as one of the more versatile and most recognizable names to have ever graced the market, with even the basic models having plenty to offer for the working man.  But over… more»

C3 Go Kart Project! Chevrolet Corvette

If you search online, you’ll find that a lot of go-karts have been built over the years with a fiberglass Corvette-like body. One of them was produced by an Arizona company named F.W. & Associates that looks like a… more»

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