Survivor Cars

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

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BF Auction: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Sportruck

Volkswagen has built more than a few vehicles that have gone on to develop incredibly dedicated followings, but the Rabbit Pickup might have one of the most passionate communities of VW owners. It’s easy to see why these quirky… more»

Big Block Drop-Top: 1967 Chrysler 300 Convertible

If you like your classic convertibles big, bold, and powerful, this 1967 Chrysler 300 might check every box. Equipped with the optional 375-horsepower 440 cubic inch V8, dual exhaust, 4-barrel carburetor, dual-snorkel air cleaner, and chrome valve covers, it… more»

V8 British Bruiser: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger remains one of the most intriguing Anglo-American hybrids, and this 1966 MK1A example is a beauty. Painted in two-stage urethane British Racing Green and powered by a 5-bolt 289ci V8 paired with a 4-speed Toploader manual,… more»

1 of 281: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2

In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»

Donated 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 327

The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of doing battle with the Ford Mustang in 1968. The car had minimal changes, the most visible being the absence of vent windows in the doors and the addition of side… more»

1973 Ford F-100 Short Bed 4×4 360 V8 4-Speed

This Bright Lime box-checker has a lot going for it, with no rust other than normal surface rust underneath, it’s a short bed, it has a 360 V8, and a 4-speed manual. Oh yeah, it’s a 4×4 and also… more»

1961 McCulloch R1 Twin Engine Go-Kart

My parents weren’t even married yet in 1959, so I was a long way off, but that’s when McCulloch’s legendary chainsaw engine, the Super 55A, evolved into the MC-10 and was reportedly first used on a go-kart. Where else… more»

1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 390 Highboy

This truck has a nice step-in height for me, but I’m a bit on the tall and lanky side. Ford didn’t officially use the term Highboy for its F-250 4x4s built between 1967 and 1977 or so, but it’s… more»

327 V8-Powered 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4

Are those patch panels on each side of the Townside bed on this 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4 pickup? It’s hard to tell, but it almost looks like there’s a keyhole on the top of each one and two… more»

Fastback Fun! 1965 Ford Mustang

From its introduction in April 1964, the Ford Mustang would become the hottest new car of the mid-1960s. They would sell nearly 1.3 million copies by the time the books closed on the 1966 model year. The seller’s nice… more»

Split Window Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for one moment that you were the person who discovered this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe hidden away in a barn. You’ve performed a mechanical revival, returning the car to a roadworthy state. That begs… more»

T-Bird Power: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

The 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 perfectly captures the optimistic, tailfin-styled swagger of postwar America, and this two-tone example listed here on Craigslist in Albany, Oregon is a great mix of ready-to-drive and ready-to-tinker. Finished in yellow and white with… more»

Big Block Beauty: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains one of the most recognized shapes in American automotive history, and this black hardtop offers a mix of finished and to-be-finished that could be perfect for the right buyer. The seller notes there’s… more»

No Rust! 58K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird 460

Coming in almost 20 inches longer than the previous T-Birds, the sixth-generation cars came along just as gas prices went out of control, and/or you couldn’t get gas unless you had a connection or didn’t mind waiting in line… more»

Rare Blue 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Turbo

The impact of color choice on enthusiast vehicles is a well-documented driver of value, especially on performance and high-end luxury vehicles. It matters less as the vehicle in question becomes more commonplace, but it’s still an easy way to… more»

Triple-Black Treat: No Reserve 1971 Pontiac GTO

If you compiled a list of iconic American classics, Pontiac’s GTO, in some form, would make the grade. The GTO defined the muscle car sector, and they remain as popular now as at any time in automotive history. This… more»

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