Survivor Cars

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

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Slant Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster

The Chrysler A-Body cars, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant, were one of the staples of sensible American motoring in the Sixties and Seventies. The Plymouth Duster came along in 1970 as a coupe version of the Valiant, intended… more»

Period-Correct Custom: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van

Did you miss the heyday of mid-1970s van culture? There is a strong Instagram-fueled “van life” scene in 2021, but it is just not quite the same as the days of vans done up in an outrageous combination of… more»

Mach 1 Edition? 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Sitting in a garage lies this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission and a reported 42,000 miles. The Turbo Coupe is said to be one of 500 special Mach 1 Editions of this run… more»

Better than a Prowler: 1997 Panoz AIV Roadster

The Panoz AIV roadster is one of those modern-day American sports cars that I always forget exists despite the fact it did a much better job at being a Plymouth Prowler than the Prowler ever did. Sure, it didn’t… more»

Ball Park Find! 1968 Dodge Charger

With new styling and some help from the movie Bullitt, the 1968 Dodge Charger would be the car’s best- selling year until 1973. The second-generation Chargers were built on the same B-body platform of Chrysler’s other mid-size automobiles, but… more»

Original 289: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura Sports Coupe

For enthusiasts, 1st Generation Mustangs have their good and bad points. From a positive perspective, if you have a good one that is carefully maintained, then the value will do nothing but increase over time. The bad point tends… more»

428 Equipped: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1968 Mustang Fastback has led a Jekyll-and-Hyde existence. It started life as a meek and miles white vehicle with a C-Code V8 under the hood. Its panels are now a vivid shade of orange, and there’s a storming… more»

Classic Driver: 1965 Ford Country Sedan

With Summer fast approaching, it is only natural for our thoughts to turn to holidays. Whether it is somewhere local or a potential cross-country jaunt, making the trip in a classic station wagon allows plenty of room for kids,… more»

Two Owner Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Bidding ends this evening for a 1986 Toyota 4×4 pickup equipped with the SR5 package, and despite having over 200,000 miles, it still presents quite well. The dry Texas climate almost certainly played a big role in this single-cab… more»

World’s Greatest Hybrid? 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Long before the word “hybrid” meant gasoline-electric, it referred to a beautiful European body gently wrapped around a ravening beast of an American V8. Presented for your consideration today is an example of what might be the best-known Italian… more»

Gentleman’s Muscle Car: 1984 Buick Regal T-Type

The T-Type Buicks are among some of the more underrated classics from the 1980s, packing respectable horsepower with good looks while remaining relatively affordable compared to other makes and models. Plus, if you don’t want to be seen driving… more»

Beautiful Marlboro Maroon: 1937 Oldsmobile F37

Talk about a looker! The exterior presentation of this 1937 Oldsmobile F37 is excellent, though the seller claims there are a few things that still need attention. That said, the lines of this Oldsmobile perfectly reflect the late ’30s… more»

HEMI! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Survivor

This is it! The Big Kahuna of Mopar power, a street Hemi engine wearing the always popular 1969 Plymouth Road Runner wrapper. The ’69 Road Runner was Motor Trend’s 1969 Car of the Year, and for some, a Road… more»

390 Powered 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau

The fourth generation of Ford’s large personal luxury car, the Thunderbird, was built between 1964-66. It differed from the 1961-63 models in terms of styling that favored a more squared-off, formal look that resulted in sales of more than… more»

35K Mile Arizona Car: 1976 Ford Granada V8

We have seen a range of Ford Granadas here on Barn Finds over the years, but not many have caught my eye like this one has. A low-mile Arizona car in silver over red? Yes, please. Wait, a two-door… more»

1 Of 2: 1981 Talbot Matra Murena Special

Finding a rare version of an already rare car can be difficult but is not impossible. Take the Talbot Matra Murena: Three different versions were produced (the 1.6, the 2.2, and the S) between 1980 and 1983 for a… more»

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