Survivor Cars

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

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Farm Find: 1968 Ford F-600 Grain Truck 330 V8

This 1968 Ford F-600 grain hauler is about as far removed from a vintage mini bike or snowmobile as it can get, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t like it as much or want it as much as… more»

Hidden Headlights and Honest Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is one of those cars that reminds you why original, unrestored survivors still matter. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this RS hardtop wears its age honestly and comes with the kind of… more»

Estate 4×4 Find: 1980 Jeep J-10 Short Bed 360 V8

Looking crisp and solid, this estate find 1980 Jeep J-10 4×4 short bed pickup looks like a nice example of a pretty desirable truck. I’m trying to pin down the color; it’s either Caramel, Russett, or Alpaca Brown. My… more»

22K Original Miles: 1992 Acura Integra RS

If you’ve been in this hobby for a while now, you know everyone tosses around the term survivor like every other car that hasn’t been modified qualifies as such. Heck, I’m sure some of you feel like I overuse… more»

Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L

In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»

26k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

It is a well-worn cliche that racing improves the breed. It is also true in many cases, with buyers often reaping the benefit of lessons learned on the track. Such is the case with this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»

1 of 5 Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

One of the rarest of the mid-size muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the AMC Rebel Machine. It was only produced for one year (1970), and estimates are that the number of assemblies was in the low… more»

Original Survivor? 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS

Chevrolet added a second compact, the Chevy II, to its ranks in 1962. That gave the manufacturer two players in the growing small car market. Unlike the Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Chevy II was the… more»

Future Collectible? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed

The word unusual doesn’t begin to describe what has been called the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States, the Honda Insight. It’s tiny, it’s a two-seater, it has rear fender skirts, and it’s available with a five-speed… more»

One-Owner Survivor: No-Reserve 1972 Chevrolet C10

If you’re like me, you’ll never get tired of seeing old farm trucks on the pages of Barn Finds, and we like them all the better when they’re of the one-owner variety. This 1972 Chevy C10 was bought new in Denver,… more»

Desert Survivor: 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Some of Ford’s advertising referred to the new Explorer as a “Compact Utility” rather than a Sports Utility Vehicle. Whatever it was or still is, at the time it was somewhat revolutionary. This 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition… more»

Still in Service: 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck

Fire trucks don’t usually show up in the classifieds as ready-to-work, privately owned rigs, but that’s exactly what makes this 1982 GMC 7000 4×4 Wildland Fire Truck stand out. Offered for sale in Hamilton, Idaho, this heavy-duty GMC isn’t… more»

Refurbished Twin-Track: 1973 Raider 34TT

As I sit here and log into Barn Finds this snowy morning to check the tips page, literally drinking coffee from my Raider Twin-Track coffee cup, what should pop up but this 1973 Raider 34TT twin-track snowmobile tip! This… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Time-Capsule

This incredibly preserved 2003 Dodge 1500 out of Louisville, Kentucky, reads like a true survivor story—and the details back it up. Offered with a clean title and showing just 18,588 miles, this pickup has remained with the same family… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many enthusiasts believe that the 1963 model year was when the Chevrolet Corvette came of age. The company introduced the C2, featuring a dramatic new body and significant mechanical changes that transformed the car’s road manners and handling. This… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville

The horsepower race was on in earnest during the 1960s, with the decade’s early years setting the scene for what was to come. This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville perfectly demonstrates the emerging trend, with its engine bay housing a 389ci… more»