Survivor Cars

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

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Highly Original 1959 Rambler Six Custom

The Rambler Six was available from 1956 to 1960 but in 1958 they were given a bit of a redesign with sharper edges and corners, four headlights, and they jumped on the tailfin bandwagon, too. This gorgeous, almost-all-original 1959… more»

Barn Find Boss: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

More often than not, classic cars that emerge from barns will show signs of deterioration and require significant work to return to their former glory. However, the occasional gem will surface, which is the case with this 1971 Mustang… more»

426 Wedge 4-Speed! 1964 Dodge Polara 500

Here’s a car equipped in such a fashion that many have read about but few have seen. There is nothing particularly special about a 1964 Dodge Polara 500 though this example is in magnificent condition. But what really sets… more»

Original Paint: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

Plymouth breathed new life into the functional but boring Valiant line in 1970 by rolling out the Duster fastback. The front clip was all Valiant, but from the windshield back it was a new car. Sales jumped because it… more»

14K Original Miles? 1959 Willys Jeep CJ-5

Years back there was a breakfast cereal tagline that went, “Koo Koo for Cocoa Puffs”. Today, it seems that the motoring public is “Jumping for Jeeps” as the venerable brand’s various models seem to fly out off of showroom… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1958 Austin Healy 100-6

While I find many different types of cars and trucks to be attractive, few ever strike me as being as just downright pretty as an Austin-Healey roadster. But it wasn’t until I heard one under heavy throttle that I… more»

The Last Australian Built Holden Commodore Is Up For Auction

When a car manufacturer chooses to replace or discontinue a particular model, there will always be a band of passionate enthusiasts who will clamor to own the last example to roll off the production line. However, the story changes,… more»

No Reserve! Excellent 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Rare! Claims the seller of this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. With about 84K produced in ’69, there is nothing rare about this ubiquitous Plymouth muscle car. Finding one in this condition? Now that may be rare as this is… more»

Simply Amazing: Low-Mile 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon

Am I the only person who wishes that AMC still existed? I have always had a genuine soft spot for this manufacturer because while some of their cars were not the prettiest on the planet, they produced some exciting… more»

Continuation Car: 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra CSX4000

This 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra is described as one of the genuine CSX4000 continuation cars built under Carroll Shelby’s authorization in accordance with factory specs and standards. These cars are considered highly collectible and not necessarily regarded as… more»

454-Equipped: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

I’m always slightly dubious about tackling someone’s unfinished project, but this 1970 Chevelle SS might be an exception. Most of the heavy lifting is complete, and this rust-free survivor needs little if it is to be pushed to the… more»

SuburBeetle! Subaru BRAT-VW Beetle Mashup

This one is a bit hard to categorize: is it a 1985 Subaru Brat or a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? Or, some sort of Frankenproject dreamed up by either an overachieving or underachieving person adept in fabrication. A shop project?… more»

Factory 4 Speed: 1968 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac introduced the new body style of the LeMans and GTO in 1968 and this is a wonderful example of a surviving 1968 Pontiac GTO. It is believed to have only 28,000 original miles. The GTO is listed for… more»

2003 Cadillac Seville STS With 10K Miles!

A 2003 Cadillac on Barn Finds, right? Right! It’s not a barn find and it’s not even that old, though at eighteen years of age it could be getting a little gray. So what gives? It’s a 10K mile… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1968 Saab 95

The Saab 95 has to have one of the most unique profiles of all time. Two-door wagons do anyway, but with that unique quarter panel treatment, the double side rear windows, and the mini-fins on the back, that’s just… more»

Like-New 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z/28

Tell Momma she’s gotta hide the bank book and the credit cards: The condition of this car will positively blow your mind and you may uncontrollably have the urge to BUY IT.  When so many people moved west to… more»