Survivor Cars

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

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Time Capsule Mopar: 1976 Chrysler Newport

Chrysler was in the big-car game for ages and would especially get hit hard in 1973 with the OPEC oil embargo. Buyers flocked away from full-size cars, looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Since Chrysler didn’t offer any, there were… more»

Spotless Italian Classic: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi

The late Enzo Ferrari was not as passionate about road cars as many believe. While he thought that each vehicle rolling out of the factory bearing his name should exhibit engineering excellence, Mr. Ferrari saw them as a means… more»

9K Mile Fire Truck: 1992 Nissan Safari Patrol

We all know by now that the market for JDM-spec cars and trucks has been hot for a while. After all, the vehicles in question are usually forbidden fruit here in the states and loaded up with all sorts… more»

Low Mileage 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The muscle car wars of the 1960s and 70s reached their peak in 1970 with the Chevrolet Chevelle LS6. The top-of-the-mark LS6 included the “450” horsepower 454 V8 and is incredibly valuable today. This car is an L34 cousin… more»

Two-Stroke Survivor: 1975 MT250K1 Elsinore

It’s a toss-up for me as to what my favorite decade is, almost anything from the 1960s on is a contender. Well, other than the 2020s which is by far my least favorite decade and we’re not even three… more»

Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba

If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»

34k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Enthusiasts fear that the supply of stunning barn and garage finds will eventually dry up. However, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme seems to suggest that won’t happen soon. The seller discovered it squirreled away in a garage, a spot… more»

“American-Built Import”: 1975 AMC Gremlin

Because American Motors always had a smaller pocketbook compared to the “Big 3”, the introduction of a new car was often done on a shoestring budget. A case in point is the Gremlin, the company’s first subcompact (although it… more»

Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC

Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»

Anniversary Gold Edition: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the car business, Chevrolet mixed up a batch of Anniversary Gold paint (code 927) and applied it to a limited number of Impala Sport Coupes. Estimates peg the number of Chevies finished that… more»

Rare Italian Classic: 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe

There has long been a debate about whether we can consider a car a work of art, and classics like this 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe blur that line. Its low and sweeping lines help it look like it is… more»

Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six

This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»

Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!

It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»

Rare, Original, Highly Optioned: 1973 Dodge Adventurer SE Truck

In the genre of “Truck”, Dodge generated its share of collector-worthy models. The Sweptside, the Power Wagon, the Adventurer…. wait, the Adventurer? The Adventurer was introduced as a trim package for the second generation D-series Dodge truck when it… more»

All Original: 1972 Dodge Charger

The introduction of the Third Generation Dodge Charger in 1971 brought significant styling changes. Gone was the familiar Coke-bottle appearance for what became known as “fuselage” styling. This change made the Charger look more imposing, and while it didn’t… more»

1-of-34: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

Some cars make a stunning visual statement but lack the substance to match their good looks. That is not the case with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible. With the company only producing 834 Road Runner Convertibles during that… more»

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