Survivor Cars

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

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38k Mile Survivor: 1970 Porsche 914/6

Over the past few years, we’ve really gained an appreciation for the Porsche 914. For a long time, these cars were overlooked by Porsche purist, as they were viewed as being nothing more than a rebadged Volkswagen. There was… more»

Historic Racer: 1923 Ford Roadster

Update 3/6/20 – This cool little hot rod is still on the market after two years. The price has been dropped $2k since we featured it last. Find it here on Facebook where the seller is now asking $7,500…. more»

Unlikely Survivor: 27k Mile 1984 Ford Escort

This 1984 Ford Escort has under 30,000 original miles and has been garaged since almost new, claims the seller. It does look quite nice, far better than most cheap econoboxes from the early 80s tend to look by this… more»

Lose The Rims: 27k Mile 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

I have always liked the looks of the front end on the 1972 Ford Ranchero GT. It looks like it is sucking in as much air as possible with the big oval grill that was unique to 1972.  This… more»

One-Owner CRX Alternative: 1993 Honda Del Sol

If you were a fan of the original CRX, you undoubtedly got excited at the prospect of Honda producing its spiritual successor. Unfortunately, the original CRX set the bar quite high, and its eventual replacement – the targa-roofed Del… more»

Wild V8 Swap: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair

I will always respect a custom build because they will almost inevitably demonstrate interesting thinking and a novel approach to design and execution. That doesn’t necessarily mean that I would like to own or drive those particular cars, but… more»

Barn Find S-Code: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT

This handsome 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT is about as loaded as they come, and despite its liberal doses of performance and luxury, a prior owner left it to sit in a “giant building” in California four four decades…. more»

Rare 1954 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible!

Hudson chose to undertake a significant restyle of the Hornet for 1954, but this proved to be a case of “too little, too late” for the manufacturer. Before the model year was completed, the lack of a sales boost… more»

Luxury Patina: 1977 Lincoln Versailles

Made for only four short years, the Lincoln Versailles came along as car makers were dealing with rising gas prices and shortages and after Cadillac was grabbing market share with their small luxury car, the Seville. This 1977 Lincoln… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

The elderly owner of this 1966 Mustang had completed all of the work to prepare the vehicle for a repaint when, sadly, he passed away. The car is now being sold to settle his estate, and all that remains… more»

One-Owner Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

This pretty 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback is the ideal combination of 5.0L V8 power with the sleepy looks of the LX trim. Said to be a one-owner, elderly-owned example up until recently, the Mustang looks incredibly honest for… more»

Crazy Unrestored “Petty Top” 1968 Road Runner

If you like great cars with a great story, read on! Muscle car fans everywhere appreciate the ’68 Road Runner, Plymouth’s budget bruiser from the classic muscle-car era. This magazine-featured 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in Englewood, Colorado began life… more»

Needs Finishing: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

There’s no doubt that some project cars will generate more interest than others when they are listed for sale, and this 1964 Corvette Coupe certainly demonstrates that fact. The listing for this classic has not only received 31 bids,… more»

Drive and Restore: 1966 Volvo 1800S

When I first saw this 1966 Volvo 1800S, I was immediately attracted to the vehicle’s honesty. It has a history that has seen it owned by the same family since new, which is always a reassuring sign when considering… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Barn Find

Until recently this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda had been sitting forlornly in a barn, a spot that it had occupied since 1981. It has been brought out into the light of day once again, and the owner has breathed new… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Update 3/5/20 – This Road Runner has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 2/7/20 – While it will require some work to get this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner back to its best, the owner has at… more»

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