Survivor Cars

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

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From Firefighter to Vanner: 1972 Dodge B-100

Most of the conversion vans we feature have been converted early in life to the righteous rides they now are. Loaded with shag carpeting and louvers, these vans would never be mistaken with a working truck – but this… more»

Really Rare Roadster: 1966 Honda S600

As only 1 out of 111 roadsters made in its last year of production, this 1966 Honda S600 convertible is one rare ride. This little beauty is listed on eBay in Greeneville, Tennessee and it has a current bid… more»

Get A Tetanus Shot First: 50s Dodge Dually

Sometimes we are too stuffy when it comes to our projects.  Everything has to be perfect.  New parts here.  Over restored parts there.  We kep up until our project turns into a jeweled garage queen that never sees a… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1948 Chevrolet Cabriolet Woody

What Makes It Special? Never offered to public and unseen since 1960 by anyone. I purchased her a few years ago from the original owner who was reluctant to sell. Buying it took me a very very long time…. more»

Serene Green Machine: 1976 Ford Maverick

Green was the scene in the 1970s, there is no question about it. Green clothes, green appliances, and green cars. This nice looking serene, green 1976 Ford Maverick is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and it sure looks like it… more»

454 V8 Short Bed: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado

To say that the third-generation Chevy and GMC pickups are hot is like saying that we live in somewhat of a volatile and polarized political world. These are the “it” pickups right now and this 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado is… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1988 Yugo GV

We’ve all heard them, the endless jokes about Yugos: “How do you double the value of a Yugo? Fill it with gas (if it will still hold liquid).” And, “Why don’t Yugos sustain much damage in a front-end collision? The… more»

Long Storage Survivor: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine

Whenever you come across a Sunbeam Alpine at a car event they are well liked but everyone leads on to explain about it’s similar twin brother the Tiger. While this Alpine has been stored for many years, the body… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Ford Cortina GT

When we last saw this Ford Cortina GT, it had just come out of a barn in Alabama. It was dusty, full of debris and there wasn’t any word on the condition of the engine. Well, reader Billy S… more»

Genuine S-301 Car: 1974 Porsche 911

Some listings just leave you with a good feeling in your stomach, as if the seller’s honesty is too genuine to ignore. The seller of this rare 1974 Porsche 911S comes across as a non-flipper, which is refreshing in… more»

All Original: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

We have seen the words “all original” many times in the past – it often comes right before a seller goes on to list new paint, new upholstery, fresh engine rebuild, etc. The seller of this beautiful 1962 Oldsmobile… more»

12,575 Miles: 1961 Mercury Comet

“Orignally a collectors barn find out of Ohio”, this 1961 Mercury Comet is one unbelievable car. Most of us dream about finding a car with ultra low miles on it and this is it. The seller has it posted… more»

18K Original Miles: 1999 Ford Ranger Sport

A few years ago, the last of the affordable, compact pickups exited the American marketplace with the demise of the Ranger. This was truly a shame, as nothing has emerged to take its place and most pickups are both… more»

Built for the Jetsons? 1957 Mixed Galileo Show Car

Even though it’s an era that pre-dated my existence by a significant amount, I imagine the post-WWII years were some of the most fascinating times in American history. The country felt triumphant and ready to shed the dark days… more»

Defining Original: 1939 Ford DeLuxe Fordor

Of all the words used to describe collectible cars in ads, “original” comes up most. Original is a great term to use, but the definition of original is different for just about everyone you meet.  Some think that a… more»

Preserved Monza: 1965 Chevy Corvair

Some barn finds seem quite unlike other barn finds we feature on the regular. Take, for example, this 1965 Chevy Corvair Monza: the seller says it’s barn fresh, but there’s nothing about this car that indicates it’s been sitting… more»

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