Survivor Cars

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

Dukes of Hazzard: 1975 Dodge Monaco

The all-new 1974 Dodge Monaco (and Plymouth Fury) had the misfortune of being introduced just days before the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 that sent gasoline prices spiraling. As a result, not too many folks bought these new cars… more»

Classic Camper: 1974 Toyota Chinook RV

Seeing this incredibly clean 1974 Toyota Chinook gets me right in the feels as I knew of where one of these was hiding and in very restorable condition. This nicely preserved example is listed for $25,000, which blows my… more»

Pure British: 1953 MG TD Roadster RHD

The MG Midget series, established in 1928 with the M-type, needed a successor after WWII. But budgets were tight, so the first post-war Midget was the TC, a pale evolution of the 1939 MG TB. Changes to the XPAG… more»

All Original? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

There’s nothing like finding a classic car with a few decades under its belt that the seller claims is original. It represents the opportunity to own a car nobody has molested in the noble quest for performance or appearance… more»

1 of 701: 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible

The Plymouth GTX arrived on the muscle car scene in 1967 but was only around for five years as a model of its own. It was a performance machine for those buyers who also wanted a higher level of… more»

One Owner 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454!

The C3 Corvette has always been a popular collector among classic car enthusiasts, and for good reason. This American icon has been at the forefront of the sports car world for over half of a century, and shows no… more»

Rare Air: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The 1964 model year marked a new sales record for Chevrolet’s Corvette as 22,229 buyers elected to park one of these gems in their driveway. The original owner of our feature car not only equipped it with a potent… more»

Car Show Find: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

One of my favorite Father’s day activities is attending one of the many car shows that take place over the weekend. This year, I decided to stop by one of the shows that’s held at a local retirement center…. more»

Price Dropped: 1986 Oldsmobile 442

Update 06/20/2022: During the 1970s, a retro craze saw people eager to place their hands on almost anything that brought back memories of the 1950s. Today, a new generation has fallen in love with technology from the 1980s. This… more»

Never Restored! 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

Bellissimo! A delightful GT (Grand Touring) car of the highest order, Lamborghini’s 350 and 400 GT let drivers of significant means cover long distances, rapidamente, arriving in good spirits and high style. This never-restored 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2… more»

Downsized Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet’s mid-size car, the Chevelle, would go through a metamorphosis in 1978. To begin with, GM downsized all its intermediates so the Chevelle would lose about 600 pounds. Then they would retire the name which had served the company… more»

Orphan for Rescuing: 1981 AMC Concord

Twenty-plus years ago, the original owner of this 1981 AMC Concord quit driving it with 95,000 miles on the clock. Now, someone down the family line has decided to get it the heck out of the yard. It’s available… more»

43k Mile Survivor: 1981 AMC Spirit

Just as the Concord succeeded the Hornet as AMC’s compact in the late 1970s, the Spirit replaced the Gremlin in the subcompact space which it had been an awkward fit for. Yet both cars had their predecessor’s roots underneath… more»

1963 Chrysler 300 Sport With 25k Documented Miles

Imagine walking into your local Chrysler dealership in 1963 and handing over your cash for this 300 Sport Hardtop. Take your thinking one step further by considering whether you would possess the self-control to drive it an average of… more»

Cheap Coupe? 1967 Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental wasn’t the first car that lost out to the higher profit margin SUV trend that’s been happening for a couple of decades now, if not more. This 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe can be found posted here… more»

Horseless Carriage Replica! 1959 Bliss Surrey

Those who are into the history of the automobile might mistake this car for a 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash, thought to the very first horseless carriage. But it’s not, it’s a replica called the Surrey which was built by… more»

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