Survivor Cars

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

46K-Miles! 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 W/ 400 V8

1973 was the second-to-last year for Ford’s Galaxie 500 name, and it fell between the Custom 500 and LTD, with the LTD Brougham at the top of the line. It seems like the Galaxie 500 nameplate was around longer… more»

31K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible looks smart in its triple black color combo, and it has the desirable 5-speed manual gearbox as an added bonus. With well under 40,000 original miles, it presents like a much newer car, but… more»

Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada

The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»

1-of-12: 1967 Dodge Charger Hemi/4-Speed

If push came to shove and I was forced to pick my favorite muscle car, the First Generation Charger would get the nod. Its styling is appealing, its interior lifts it above its competition, and this car’s Hemi/4-speed combination… more»

Low Mileage Survivor! 1964 Mercury Park Lane “Breezeway” Two-Door

Reverse slant rear glass: how many cars employed this design feature? Production cars with reverse glass appeared in 1957 and 1958, with the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and the Lincoln Continental. Shortly thereafter, the Ford Anglia 105E came along, then… more»

10k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340

In the absence of documentary evidence, potential buyers must assess every aspect of a classic to determine whether a claimed ultra-low odometer reading appears plausible. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340. The seller claims… more»

41K Miles! 1969 Cadillac Coupe Deville

Full disclosure: I’ve never owned a Cadillac, but I’ve been on a bit of a Caddy bender with this 1968 Eldorado, 2009 DTS, and this 1951 Series Sixty-Two. What gives? I dunno, I like old full-size cars (OK, the… more»

Impeccable 1981 Rolls Silver Spirit

It’s incredible the kind of deals you can get on 1980s Rolls-Royces. Aficionados of the marque like their cars new, and used examples, although cheap to buy, are often huge sinkholes of need. Parts prices are eye-watering on these… more»

Parked Since ’79: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

It’s often hard to fathom how quickly things can change in just one year for a particular model, but the difference in performance options for the 1972 Dodge Challenger is a prime example of how fast the muscle car… more»

47K-Mile 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau

Coming in just over a foot shorter in length than the previous generation, the fourth-generation Malibu was an elegant-looking car, despite the size difference. I like the crisp design over the previous generation cars. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»

Nice Driver: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

UPDATE 06/05/2025: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the philosophy of the seller when the subject turns to this 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. After failing to find a new home for… more»

49k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Ranchero 289

This 1965 Ford Ranchero is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. From the V8 under its hood to the odometer reading of 49,000 original miles, there’s a lot to like about this classic…. more»

1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible Sportsgrain

Made for two model years but also two different generations, the Newport Sportsgrain is one unique car. They were meant to recall the legendary Chrysler Town & Country models, and they’re fairly rare to see today. This 1968 Chrysler… more»

Great Little Car? 1977 Mazda GLC

The Mazda GLC (Great Little Car) is such a friendly-looking little car. It’s almost cartoonish in appearance, like it should have two crossed band-aids on a tire. This 1977 Mazda GLC came to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, by way of Seattle,… more»

Toyota Experiment: 2000 Toyota Will Vi

This isn’t one of my Photoshop creations, this 2000 Toyota Will Vi really looks like this! It also isn’t one of the famous Nissan Pike creations, although it’s hard not to compare the Pike vehicles to Toyota’s Will Vi…. more»

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