Survivor Cars

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

Turbo Time Capsule: 1986 Porsche 944

Sitting in this garage is what many people believe to be the forgotten hero of the 1980s Porsche range. The 944 Turbo combined muscular looks, impressive handling, and an engine that provided neck-snapping acceleration. Our feature car is a… more»

BF Auction: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»

49k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Cadillac Eldorado

The personal luxury car market was experiencing a growth spurt when Cadillac introduced its eighth-generation Eldorado in 1967, with GM styling mogul Bill Mitchell adding some great lines and body details to distinguish the coupe from its corporate E-Body… more»

Rare 400: 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Enthusiasts with a family often face limited choices when searching for a classic to park in their garage. A Station Wagon is the obvious candidate, but locating a vehicle that stands apart from the crowd can be challenging. That’s… more»

First Year Survivor: 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power

The Ford Mustang is often considered the first pony car. The same is true when attention turns to the Pontiac GTO and the muscle car sector. The brainchild of John DeLorean, the GTO created a new market niche, cementing… more»

Happy Trails! 1954 Roy Rogers “Nelly Belle” Pedal Car

On the long and winding road to stardom, Roy Rogers moved from Ohio, changed his name (from Leonard Franklin Slye), shifted from singing to radio and movies to television, and met countless would-be stars with similar aspirations. One of… more»

45K Mile T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Every potential seller should look at this ad. I could only find one picture of the exterior of this car that was not blurry. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great car but the pictures are going to… more»

Low Mileage: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac was on a roll in the mid to late 1970’s. They were producing the cars that people wanted. From the Trans Am to the Grand Prix, sales were hitting all time highs. This 29,500 mile example of a… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Dodge Ramcharger Half-Door

UPDATE – The seller has added photos of this Ramcharger with the top off! You can find those in the gallery below. This 1974 Dodge Ramcharger is a rare and early first-year survivor. What helps it to stand out… more»

Only One Family: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In the mid-1970s, one of the hottest cars on the market (sales-wise) was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This was when many buyers were downsizing their transportation needs for better fuel economy, yet the Monte Carlo was as big as… more»

Basement Find: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

At Barn Finds, we are all about finding desirable classics hidden in barns and sheds, but those unearthed in basements are less common. We’ve seen a few, but this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 is among the best. It… more»

38k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era once enjoyed a limited following, but they have now “grown legs” in the classic market. A new generation of enthusiasts has warmly embraced them, and values have climbed accordingly. This 1978 Pontiac… more»

32,030 Original Miles: 1952 Ford Customline Tudor

Sometimes a line of cars gets overshadowed by the cars that came before or after them.  For example, the 1949-1951 Fords were a bases-loaded home run for the company, and the 1955-1956 Fords were also well received.  Ford automobiles… more»

Three Owners: 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Plexiglass

There’s rare, and then there’s rare. To Americans accustomed to production numbers of 1350 Mustang Boss 429s and 2326 AMC Rebel “The Machines”, a population of 385 copies feels infinitesimal. The larger set of 365 GTB/4s amounted to only… more»

Fifties Hot Rod Stored 52 Years: 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe

You could argue that many of us frequent Barn Finds because the vehicles here remind us of our past and the fondness that hindsight bestows upon our memories.  The sad thing is that as much as we would like… more»

BF Auction: 1932 Buick Series 50 Sedan

The term “survivor” is probably one of the most misused in the classic world. It is sometimes utilized to describe modified or restored vehicles. This 1932 Buick Series 50 Sedan is a genuine survivor with a known ownership history…. more»

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