Survivor Cars

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

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Corvette-Powered 1964 Citroen DS

By now, I’m sure you are all aware of the creation of Stellantis, the new holding company for what was FCA (Fiat Chrysler) and PSA (Peugeot/Citroen). Being old-school, I had a hang-up with trying to moosh Dodge/Ram, Chrysler, and… more»

12 Passenger Barn Find: 1978 Ford Econoline Van

it’s rare that we see old vans like Dodge B200s and Ford Econolines presented as collector grade specimens unless they’re a camper conversion or a rare four wheel drive setup. Vans like this, which likely served as an airport… more»

Depression Era Survivor: 1931 Buick Series 40 Sedan

The 1930s was one of the most important decades in the history of cars. Not only did the technology of the automobile advance, but so many of those advances also became standard for even the lowest-priced cars. Automotive-style went… more»

Two Owner Beauty: 1951 Muntz Jet

Everything about this car is incredible. It’s hard to not notice the color first, and then there’s the split windshield which a few high-end cars had given up by 1951. This rare 1951 Muntz Jet convertible can be found… more»

Garage Find: 1984 Nissan 300ZX

This is the scene so many of us hope to find: a dusty, desirable car that hasn’t been sitting beneath an open roof for decades with rust holes the size of your fist in the A-pillar. The seller of… more»

Rare T-Top: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

The great Enzo Ferrari once boldly claimed that aerodynamics was for people that couldn’t build decent engines. However, this failed to recognize that for most of Formula 1 history, the cars bearing his name almost always had the most… more»

Original 351-4V: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1970 Mustang Fastback might not appear to be anything startling, but it is an excellent car that would make an easy and rewarding restoration project. The prospect of tackling significant rust issues can be daunting, but as you… more»

44k Original Miles: 1990 Chrysler TC By Maserati

It was a car that brought together some of the greatest and most legendary names in automotive history, and the result should have been a car capable of having potential buyers lined up around the block in a bid… more»

33K Mile 351 Powered 1977 Ford Mustang II

Mustang IIs seem to be coming out of the woodwork lately but in the car world, these things usually go in streaks. Chevettes, Yugos, Pintos – online car listings seem to ebb and flow like a wandering river. This… more»

No Reserve Barn Find: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

It isn’t clear how long this 1973 Dodge Charger SE had been sitting in a Californian bar, but it was long enough for this one-owner classic to accumulate a heavy coating of dust. It has now been cleaned and… more»

Rare Rebel Edition: 1971 International Pickup

I don’t know if many readers are into special editions but I’m a huge fan of them. They’re typically just graphics packages without any real muscle or other benefits, but anything to stand out from the crowd, or almost… more»

$100K SUV? 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

We all know that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has been on a tear for some time value-wise, especially since it became part of the blue blood crowd’s recipe for owning the perfect beach house with all the right accessories…. more»

Stunning Vintage: Dexon Dragon Go-Kart

If you work your way through the Honor Roll of the most successful names in international motorsport, you will find that many of them share a similar trait. That is that a high percentage commenced their motorsport careers behind… more»

Classic Wooden Cruiser! 1951 Century Resorter

Boating anyone? Let’s take a brief respite from wheeled motivation and take a look at a beautiful water-born creation in the form of a 1951 Century Restorter. This 18ft, closed bow runabout is located pretty far from its place… more»

350 Horsepower! 1967 Chevelle SS 396

In 1967, the Chevelle was in its fourth year of production and would only be slightly changed in appearance from the “coke bottle” restyle that took place the prior year. The Super Sport with a 396 V8 was a… more»

383 V8 Beauty: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

The third generation of the Dodge Boys’ Charger was introduced in 1971, using a new split grille and a more rounded “fuselage” body. Sales increased by more than 25 percent over the prior year, so the changes apparently were… more»

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