Survivor Cars

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

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Scary Prospect? No Reserve 1973 AMC Gremlin

Lets just start with what TIME magazine calls one of the ’50 worst cars of all time’. Despite this, there is a dedicated following of these compact malaise-era cars, which means that someone loves these unusual models. Myself, I… more»

Unreal Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger will always be a popular model among muscle car enthusiasts, but it’s amazing how much more desirable even a plain-jane 318 car can become when one is discovered in a garage still wearing its California blue… more»

Sweet Short Bed: 1986 Ford F150 4X4

Sometimes, you feel like it’s possible to look into the future by assessing which models are hot right now. That’s the sense I get when looking at this super clean 1986 Ford F150 4×4 pickup with the desirable short… more»

Survivor! 1926 Ford Model T Touring

The legacy of the Ford Model T is difficult to overstate. This is the car that helped put the world on wheels – the kind of wheels without a horse in front. Sure, cars other than the Model T… more»

Solid Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Cars from the 1980s are gaining traction in the classic market, especially those with a V8 under the hood. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that they represent an affordable entry point for the latest generation… more»

42k Original Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental

When an enthusiast embarks on a quest for a classic car to park in their garage, the best strategy is to start the process by compiling a list of requirements. Beyond the preferred make and model, they should decide… more»

1 of 7 Left: 1990 Ford (Kelly) Python Prototype

In the mid-1960s, Ford and Carroll Shelby began thinking about an eventual successor to the AC Cobra. A couple of prototypes were built, but when Ford and Shelby parted company, those plans would be shelved for nearly 20 years…. more»

Rust-Free One-Owner! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 396

Other than a few spelling tests, my teeth, and a Strombecker Monza race set, I don’t know if I still have anything that I’m the original owner of from 1969. The seller has this 1969 Chevrolet Caprice sedan listed… more»

Low-Rider Muscle: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice

The Caprice began in 1965 as a luxury option on the Impala, Chevy’s way of competing with Ford’s new LTD. The car quickly became a series of its own and would stick around through 1996 (as built in the… more»

9-Passenger Mopar: 1964 Plymouth Fury

In the 1960s, the Fury was Plymouth’s version of the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie. The problem was that the Chrysler division’s full-size cars had been downsized in 1962-64 because of some bad intel as to what the… more»

Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars

Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»

Like New: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

The Eldorado was a staple of the Cadillac range for half a century. It offered a luxurious motoring experience that some people found impossible to resist. Our feature car is a 1970 model, and the seller describes its condition… more»

Junior T-Bird! 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite

The Elite was introduced in 1974 as something of a junior Thunderbird, giving Ford another asset to compete with in the growing personal luxury market segment. It was the top-of-the-line mid-size Torino and looked a lot like the T-Bird… more»

Only 62 Miles? 1984 Dodge RAM

It isn’t rare that you run into a 35 to 40-year-old classic that only has a few miles under its belt. A vehicle that someone pegged early on as something special to be babied and cherished for future generations…. more»

Original Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

It is common for owners to modify their cars to make a personal statement. They perform the work with good intentions, unaware that their pride and joy may become a future classic whose value will climb if it remains… more»

302 V8 Three-Speed: 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber

If this 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber would have been a barn find, it would have almost every description or tagline that most people seem to look for in a vintage car. The seller has this clean example posted here… more»