Survivor Cars

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

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Unrestored 1957 International Harvester S-110

How a truck or any vehicle can be around for 68 years and be mostly original, other than regular wear items having been replaced, is mind-blowing to me. That’s a long time for any vehicle to even survive, let… more»

14,600 Miles! 1968 Plymouth Valiant 100

Electric Blue is a perfect color name for this bright blue. I don’t see it too often and automatically assumed it wasn’t a factory color, but it is. This car looks almost like new, which is amazing after almost… more»

Delicious! 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT Coupe

“Because it’s delicious.” That’s why I eat cake at any opportunity, and why I’d like to be the lucky person driving this 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT Coupe tipped to us via Doc. B. It’s come to us as an… more»

All Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

If a low-mile and original survivor is the focus of your classic search, it is hard to ignore this 1972 Chevrolet Nova. From its sparkling paint to its lack of rust and the odometer reading of 44,000 miles, it… more»

1 of 80: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88

Rarity claims are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and these sometimes add little to the potential value of a classic. However, cars sometimes land on our desks where the feature that raises that claim is so significant… more»

Affordable Driver: 1993 Buick Roadmaster

Imagine a world where you could buy a classic with a V8 under the hood, room to easily seat five people, enough creature comforts to make any journey enjoyable, and the whole package could be yours for under $6,000…. more»

1966 Shelby GT350 Sold New by Carroll Shelby

Certain attributes and characteristics add to the inherent value of a classic, while others serve as interesting conversation starters. That this 1966 Shelby GT350 was sold new by Carroll Shelby himself probably falls into the second category. However, the… more»

Two-Door Survivor: 1990 Ford Tempo

Offered as both a four-door and two-door sedan, Ford’s Tempo was often thought of as a younger sibling to the Taurus, although the Tempo beat the Taurus to the market by a couple of years. This 1990 Ford Tempo… more»

1965 Honda C100 With Rare Roadster Kit

Any time your vehicle is compared to such big names as the Ford Model T, the Jeep, or the Volkswagen Beetle, you know you’re on the right track. Honda’s Super Cub motorcycle is such a vehicle, often lumped along… more»

48K-Mile 1974 GMC 2500 Sierra Grande Wide-Side

Wide-Side, Fleetside, Styleside, Townside, Step Side, Fenderside, Flareside, Thriftside, Utiline,  gaaaaaa! It’s like truck manufacturers have a different name for everything, to misquote an old Steve Martin comedy bit about French people having a different word for everything. This… more»

Price Drop: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport With 13k Original Miles

There’s a lot to like about this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport, from its seemingly flawless presentation to its extraordinarily low odometer reading. It is an unmolested survivor with an iconic small-block under the hood. The seller indicates that… more»

Original L76/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many people believe that the release of the C2 marked the moment when the Corvette came of age. It brought significant mechanical improvements over its predecessor, while the introduction of a big-block option in 1965 transformed an already potent… more»

1983 Ford F-150 4×4 Flareside 351 V8 4-Speed

This truck checks so many boxes it isn’t even funny. I feel like an Amazon warehouse line worker. It’s a vintage pickup; check. It’s a 4×4; check. It has a V8; check. It’s a short bed; check. It has… more»

Neighborhood Errands: 1999 Bombardier NEV

The 1970s through the early 2000s were an interesting time for battery-powered vehicles. Most of them were experiments for around-town driving only. This unusual and rarely seen today 1999 Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) Class-E is listed here on… more»

Ding Ding! 1959 Milton #805 Driveway Signal Bell

I wasn’t around in the 1950s, but the 1960s were filled with 1950s vehicles, buildings, people, fashions, music, and other things from that decade. The first car my parents had when I was born in the 60s was a… more»

48k Original Miles: 1982 GMC Sierra

A known ownership history and a verified low odometer reading. This 1982 GMC Sierra ticks two of the most crucial boxes for someone seeking a classic Pickup to park in their garage. Add its rust-free status and almost total… more»

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