Survivor Cars

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

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Cherry Survivor: 1986 BMW 325es

Most E30 BMW enthusiasts (like myself) get excited about an original Sport package car, denoted by the letter “S” on the end of the badge. This 1986 BMW 325es is such a car, but it’s arguably harder to find… more»

Parked Since 1981: 1952 Mercury M1 Barn Find

Occasionally we come across cool finds that just have me wondering how they could stay in a barn for so long! In this case we have a rare Canadian pickup (yes, I know we posted one less than a… more»

Rising From The Ashes: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Convertible

Fresh from a 30+ year sleep in storage, this 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix is located in Klamath Falls, in beautiful but somewhat remote south-central Oregon. It’s listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $14,000. Thanks to Wayne A…. more»

Rust-Free Repaint: 1976 AMC Gremlin

When we find survivor-grade cars that have been repainted, it’s sometimes easy to make the assumption that the car will disappoint in other areas, i.e. the interior or the chassis. The seller of this 1976 AMC Gremlin claims he… more»

1 of 400: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme GT

Barn Finder Rocco B referred this 1988 Cutlass to us and I would like to take the opportunity to thank him for that. Advertised for sale here on Craigslist is this Olds. Located in Weaverville, North Carolina, it comes… more»

Grandfather’s Car: 27k Mile 1967 Chevrolet Impala

I love big cars. I can’t hide from it because they were a part of my childhood. Even growing up in Australia dad owned a number of different American Fords including Fairlanes, Galaxies and Thunderbirds. I know that this… more»

Last of the Breed: 1984 Hurst Olds

Located in Kingsport, Tennessee, and offered for sale here on Craigslist is this 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds. This car comes with a clean title and the seller is asking $9,500 for this beauty. Barn Finder Jack M referred this… more»

California Blue Plate Special: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Brougham

Want to stand out in a sea of red Camaros? Show up at cruise night in a Top Banana Yellow 1972 Charger SE and stand out you will. I know these so-called fuselage bodied Chargers of 1971 through 1974… more»

1 of 296 Made? 1965 Rambler American 220

By the time that Rambler came out with their third-generation American series they were really a tailored, modern-looking design compared to the somewhat awkward and ungainly previous cars. Of course, being awkward and ungainly myself I love the previous… more»

Weekend At Bernie’s: 1958 Packard Starlight Hardtop

Remember the movie “Weekend at Bernie’s”? No, it wasn’t a political special from last year’s crazy election. This classic comedy was about two fresh out of college business types attempting to make their recently deceased boss look alive enough… more»

4×4 Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica Vantech

This camper is 26-years old but it’s still much newer than what we normally like to show here. It was so unusual and so nice, and it checked so many boxes that it was hard to pass up. This… more»

’90s Supercar: 1991 Maserati Shamal

While Maserati’s reputation was stained in the U.S. by the lackluster quality of the infamous Biturbos, the company did go on to build other high-performance machines in other markets that we rarely see stateside. This 1991 Maserati Shamal is… more»

Reader Ad: 1972 Ford Thunderbird

Now, this is a beautiful example of the great American Land Yacht! Finding a ratty worn out behemoth cruiser isn’t all the difficult, but finding one in as original and nice condition as this Ford Thunderbird is a different… more»

Barn Finds At Lucky Auctions’ Fall Classic!

Where has the summer gone? Fall is almost here and while that’s a bit of a bummer, at least it means cool evenings for cruising around in a classic! It also means it’s time for Lucky Auctions annual Fall… more»

Geneva Show Car: 1993 Bugatti EB 110

Bugattis have a colorful history in almost any iteration, and the elaborate EB 110 was produced at a time when the company’s ownership was flirting with financial ruin. Despite this, the EB 110 remains one of the most sought-after… more»

15K Mile Show Car: 1986 Buick Riviera

Someday, I will be old (or am I already?) It’s a fact of life. And someday, there’s going to be a young feller strolling around a car show, looking at my old BMWs or a yellow HiAce van, and… more»

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