Survivor Cars

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

1 of 38? 1990 Dodge Dakota Lil Red Express

Who remembers the Dodge Lil Red Express trucks of 1978-79? They were a limited production run of the D-Series trucks that had unique graphics and a police version of the 360 V8 without a catalytic converter (at least in… more»

Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda

Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties.  And it’s not just your run of… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance

With the craziness that has afflicted our world in the last couple of years, sometimes we need to take the opportunity to step back, relax and live life at a quieter pace. If that sounds enticing to you, maybe… more»

Upgraded 340: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

This 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger has led quite a life. Not only does it wear a different paint color, but its engine bay has undergone some significant upgrades that should unleash welcome performance improvements. It is a solid and… more»

Drive and Restore: 1951 MG TD

A couple of factors make classic British sports cars from the early post-war years attractive for enthusiasts. The first is that their engineering is pretty basic, making them a popular pick for restoration projects. However, their affordability attracts many,… more»

First Year Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Trans Am

As beautiful as this car is, it is hard to believe that only 697 Trans Ams were built in 1969. This example is a survivor and was sold new in California. The car currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona and… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV

Classic British sports cars have a dedicated following, and it’s easy to see why. While they don’t possess the outright performance of a genuine muscle car, they offer an engaging driving experience and a level of maneuverability that is… more»

Hey Culligan Man! 1974 Ford E-100 Econoline

Hey Culligan Man! Those three words are ones that most of us have heard in our lifetime and it’s hard to find such a memorable catchphrase as that, and now you won’t be able to get those three words… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

While rust repair panels for classic pickups are readily available and inexpensive, the idea of commencing a project build with a rust-free vehicle is an attractive thought. That is the opportunity that is on offer with this 1967 Chevrolet… more»

18k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova

In its 15th consecutive year of production, the Chevy Nova was still quite popular, accounting for one-third million copies in 1976 alone. The seller’s car is your basic Nova (called the Chevy II in the 1960s) with an inline-6… more»

Silver Ghost: 1971 AMC Gremlin

This great-looking 1971 AMC Gremlin is also a bit of a head-scratcher. It recently sold at a Mecum Auction in Chicago and the “reseller” hasn’t even bothered to take off the Mecum plates from a month ago when it… more»

Bill Blass Edition: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII

If you don’t know much about Bill Blass, Road & Track did a great story on his life which is really worth reading. He wasn’t just some fancy designer doing clothes for rich women. This 1990 Lincoln Mark VII… more»

Completely Original: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

Captured from certain angles, the Pontiac Fiero GT remains one of the best-looking coupes to come out of the 1980s. The GT moniker is essential, however, as the cosmetic improvements made to the later cars, not to mention the… more»

Dry Texas Survivor: 1990 Dodge Ramcharger

This 1990 Dodge Ramcharger is a 360-equipped truck that has been partially restored, with evidence of money spent in the right places while the good areas were left alone. This truck sports a new factory-correct paint job with a… more»

Stored 50 Years: 1960 NSU/Fiat Weinsberg 500 Coupe

NSU started off making knitting machines, moved to bicycles, then motorcycles, and eventually, they made cars. This 1960 NSU/Fiat Weinsberg 500 Coupe isn’t much bigger than a motorcycle and it’s a rare one. The seller has it posted here… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1969 Maserati Ghibli

Can you place a price on exclusivity? Apparently, you can. During a six-year production run between 1967 and 1973, Maserati produced a mere 1,149 examples of its beautiful Ghibli Coupe. How many exist today is unclear, but this beautifully… more»

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