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Finding an original survivor car today can be a difficult challenge. As enthusiasts know, a survivor car is an older vehicle that has stood the test of time against the elements and perils of everyday driving that otherwise still runs, drives, and appears almost as clean and solid as it had when it left the showroom.

Obviously they won’t appear perfect, but they would display very minimal wear and tear such as dings and/or signs of rust -especially considering whatever age the car is.

What we have for you folks at home is a ’71 Barracuda that definitely meets those criteria. We found this example on eBay sporting its original paint, engine, drivetrain, interior… everything!

As most cars from that era were prone to rust (at least in the Rust Belt), this 40-year old Mopar has stood the test of time as a result of a combination of its California residency, being a one-owner little old lady car, and being locked away in storage over the past 15 years.

Although some may question its claimed 53,500 miles based off of its dented appearance, the condition of the interior (including minimal wear on the upholstery and pedals) along with its engine compression, undercarriage, and brakes suggest this to be the case. It even still has the grease pencil markings on the rear differential from the factory!

The seller (who isn’t the original owner) pointed out that the reason for the body damage was more than likely due in part of the elderly woman’s deteriorating eyesight and judgment as a result of her old age, and that shouldn’t put you off from bidding on this otherwise rare find. Keep in mind that even though this is just a run of the mill 318 two-barrell example sporting a gross 230hp, that cars like these are still a rare find considering most have either disintegrated or have been turned into a clone-mobile of a higher caliber car.