Survivor Cars

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

Owned For 70 Years! 1952 MG TD

Long-term ownership of a classic car is nothing new, but this 1952 MG TD takes it to a new level. It has been part of the same family for an incredible seventy years, but the time has come for… more»

Last of the Tailfins: 1961 Chrysler Newport

Two styling cues helped distinguish the 1961 Chryslers from the year before and the year after. They had slanted dual headlights instead of horizontal ones as with the ‘60s, and the wild tailfins of the “Forward Look” Chrysler products… more»

Original 400: 1971 Pontiac GTO Convertible

When you consider that Pontiac produced 587,004 passenger cars during the 1971 model year, it is astounding to think that a mere 661 of those vehicles were the non-Judge GTO Convertible. While The Judge version is rarer, classics like… more»

Californian Survivor: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000

For those who love their classic British sports cars, there’s no doubt that this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 will seem pretty attractive. It presents superbly, with few visible faults or problems. It appears to be ready to be enjoyed by… more»

54k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible

The Newport was Chrysler’s lowest-priced entry in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with the rest of the senior Chrysler automobiles, the Newport was redone in 1969-73 with a “fuselage” type of styling. The 1970 model year would be last… more»

43k Mile 1974 Plymouth Duster

In 1970, Plymouth wanted to add some pizzazz to its aging Valiant compact and the Duster was born. It had a new fastback body from the windshield back. It would prove popular with buyers as Chrysler sold more than… more»

Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser

The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»

Silver Survivor: 1975 Ford Thunderbird

If you’d like to cruise – or better yet, float – back to the year 1975, then feast your eyes on this “Big Silver Bird” (the term Tarzan used in describing the first airplane he saw in the sky)…. more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

Classic cars like this 1969 Mustang Convertible are a tempting proposition. Not only are they a desirable vehicle, but the bidding action on this one hasn’t been particularly strong. If the trend continues, it could see somebody scoring this… more»

13,000 Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16V

This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is an impressive specimen, with just 13,000 original miles. These limited production sedans have been catching fire lately, especially as enthusiasts realize the E30 BMW M3 is never coming down in price and… more»

Amazing Two-Owner Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger

It seems that every classic car has a story to tell, and the one for this 1970 Dodge Charger is of respect and dedication. The seller is the Charger’s second owner, and he purchased the vehicle from the dedicated… more»

16k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

For the 1987 model year, Buick produced 20,193 examples of its iconic Grand National. These are a genuine 1980’s muscle car, and when you couple their desirability with their performance, it’s hardly surprising that we see a few appearing… more»

Stunning Barn Find: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado

When the seller first spotted this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, he barely gave the vehicle a second glance. He thought it was just another brown Caddy, and it didn’t interest him. However, after walking past it several times, he gave… more»

Spirit GT Or Spirit AMX? 1979 AMC Spirit

We have a few AMC experts in the Barn Finds family of readers and members and I’ll need your help on this one. Whatever this car ends up being, a Spirit GT or a Spirit AMX with a GT… more»

Original Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar

The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar purchased the vehicle from its elderly original owner. It needs some TLC, but it is a solid and complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project. The seller says that he… more»

SS Looks: 1971 Chevrolet Rally Nova

UPDATE 2/9/22: This Nova is still on the market, but it’s now here on craigslist and the price has been reduced by $2,500 to $25,000 even. The Rally Nova was an appearance option on the standard Nova in 1971-72…. more»

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