Survivor Cars

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

One-Owner 1969 Buick Electra 225

It’s always fun to see a one-owner vehicle, especially one this old. This 1969 Buick Electra 225 is just that according to the seller. They have this gorgeous luxury car posted here on craigslist in Blaine, Washington, in the… more»

Original Paint California Car: 1964 Ford Falcon

Vintage and classic vehicles with reportedly original paint keep showing up here, thanks to stealthy readers who send in tips and then don’t include their names. Whoever sent this tip in, thanks! This 1964 Ford Falcon two-door sedan can… more»

1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster

This 1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster is a fairly rare little motorcycle to find today as they were made for just one year. Almost any collector worth their weight in storage unit costs should have one, including me. If shipping… more»

25 Year Barn Find: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 (third-generation) Corvette was in its 13th consecutive year of production in 1980, having replaced the C2 in 1968. It’s the “Mako Shark” version that would soldier on through 1983. This 1980 ‘Vette was found in a barn… more»

55K Mile 1975 AMC Matador Coupe

This has to be one of the nicest 1975 AMC Matador Coupes that I’ve seen, at least in photos. I can’t imagine being disappointed when this car shows up on a trailer as I’ve been so ridiculously many times… more»

Scrappy Swinger: 1972 Dodge Dart

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dodge offered a full roster of performance cars for buyers who wanted both power and muscular styling. By 1972, the lineup of sporty models was slimming down and consisted of the Charger,… more»

What’s Your Offer? 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger

1976 was a transitional year for Dodge with it being the final year in North America for the Dart, such as this 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger. The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were introduced for the 1976 model year… more»

Drive It Home: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible

After the pain and humiliation of the Edsel debacle, Ford desperately needed a successful new model that demonstrated to the world that the company hadn’t lost its way. After the excesses that marked the Edsel, the Falcon, championed by… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe

In order to compete head-on with Lincoln and Cadillac, Chrysler created its own luxury brand in 1955. Known as Imperial, it soldiered on for two decades before disappearing from the market. Chrysler revived the brand in 1981, but this… more»

62k Original Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

For many enthusiasts, finding the perfect classic car can prove a battle. There are so many factors to consider, and while some candidates come close, there will often be areas that require compromise. That leads us to this 1972… more»

Twenty Years in Storage: 1967 International Scout 800

While small sports utility vehicles now seem to be some of the most common cars on the road, it wasn’t always so. It has been a long evolution from the working vehicles of the past to the people-movers of… more»

38K-Mile California Car: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon

Ford offered an incredible number of body styles for the Falcon including two and four-door sedans, a two-door hardtop and a two-door convertible, and my favorite, the two-door sedan delivery. They also made two-door and four-door station wagons as… more»

Garaged Since ’82! 1970 Dodge Charger

Offered as a never-restored survivor down to the buffed-out original FY1 Top Banana paint, this 1970 Dodge Charger in Valley Village, California comes to market here on eBay with high hopes and a $70,000 Buy It Now price, augmented… more»

26K Miles! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

“Don’t tell them that we’re out of fish!” Wait, what does that have to do with a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba? The seller has this Cordoba listed here on eBay in Flora, Illinois, in the triangle between St. Louis, Louisville,… more»

Bivouac Custom Conversion: 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van

We tend to get excited by conversion vans around here, and the more period-correct they are, the more interesting the van becomes. But there’s also a nice middle ground when it comes to conversion vans, and you don’t have… more»

Fantastic Front Wheel Drive! 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

Dare I say the first iteration is usually the best? As with movies (The Godfather; Star Wars – a New Hope), the first stab is, subjectively, the best. It can be the same with certain automobiles, such as in the… more»

Barn Finds