Survivor Cars

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

Future Collectible? 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The Hellcat has been described as a “nuclear reactor on wheels” because of its sheer wide-open performance. Launched in 2015 on the updated Dodge Challenger, it comes equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi engine rated at 707 hp and… more»

Only 1,714 Miles! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Between 1938-03, more than 21 million VW Type 1s (or Beetles) were built, making it one of the most commonly seen automobiles on the planet. These cars were literally everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s because they were so… more»

38k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

There is always a fear that the flow of amazing classics hidden in barns and sheds will eventually slow to a trickle before drying up entirely. I don’t subscribe to that line of thinking because additional vehicles will join… more»

Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Okay, I’m not about to give up my day job for a musical career. Still, the sentiment reflects that the warmer weather is coming and that spending those days aboard this 1964 Ford… more»

23K Miles! Rare 1955 Studebaker Speedster

Based on Studebaker’s well-known President model, the Speedster was a 2,200 copy, 1955 only model. Who knew? Well, some of you probably did but I missed this one. And, it’s claimed to have only experienced 23K miles! OK then,… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Dodge Colt RS

It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen a 1980 Dodge Colt RS that looked this good, or any Dodge Colt of this era. This screaming yellow zonker (1970s popcorn reference for those of you old enough to remember)… more»

Rare AWD Turbo: 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro

Iconic is one of those terms like patina, it tends to be overused at times but it really applies with this iconic 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro. Gaining legendary status on the rally circuit, these all-wheel-drive cars were quite a sight… more»

Jump Seat Survivor: 1981 Subaru BRAT 4×4

Subaru really needs to bring back a small car-based pickup again, they really have to. If you haven’t noticed, there have been some recent sales of their former Baja four-door car-based pickup lately that have been pretty dramatic. The… more»

Midengined Survivor: 1986 Toyota MR2

First-generation Toyota MR2s offer some of the most smiles-per-dollar you can get in a modern classic, and despite being produced in fairly generous numbers, it’s not as easy as you might hope to find a decent driver. Rust, abuse,… more»

Three for $3,000! AMC Hornet Package Deal

Who doesn’t like a bargain? I do, especially when it concerns vehicles. In this case, it’s cars, all four-door sedan versions of AMC’s Hornet in either 1975 or 1976 varieties. The seller has them posted here on craigslist in… more»

Only One Left? 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma

When was the last time you saw a 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma? It’s easily been a couple of decades for me and maybe never for some of you. They’re interesting to see today mainly for the historic value, or historic… more»

350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442

What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»

Engine Swap: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT 429 V8

Gentlemen: start your engines! I should say, gentlewomen, too, but you know what I mean. For the well-heeled muscle car aficionado, it was hard to beat a car like this 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT, they were both fast and… more»

54k Original Miles: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Looking to cash in on the youth movement that had sold a lot of muscle cars in the 1960s, Plymouth created a sportier version of its Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster would share its front clip with the… more»

Original Paint: 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger

When the seller located this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger, it had been sitting in storage for more than two decades. When he dragged it into the light of day, it revealed itself as a solid and original survivor… more»

1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 302 4-Speed Survivor

I promise not to overuse the phrase time capsule when describing this incredible 1980 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT shortbed pickup. You can see for yourselves what a nice truck it is, and by looking at the many photos in… more»

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