Survivor Cars

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

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454 V8 Short Bed: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado

To say that the third-generation Chevy and GMC pickups are hot is like saying that we live in somewhat of a volatile and polarized political world. These are the “it” pickups right now and this 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado is… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1988 Yugo GV

We’ve all heard them, the endless jokes about Yugos: “How do you double the value of a Yugo? Fill it with gas (if it will still hold liquid).” And, “Why don’t Yugos sustain much damage in a front-end collision? The… more»

Long Storage Survivor: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine

Whenever you come across a Sunbeam Alpine at a car event they are well liked but everyone leads on to explain about it’s similar twin brother the Tiger. While this Alpine has been stored for many years, the body… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Ford Cortina GT

When we last saw this Ford Cortina GT, it had just come out of a barn in Alabama. It was dusty, full of debris and there wasn’t any word on the condition of the engine. Well, reader Billy S… more»

Genuine S-301 Car: 1974 Porsche 911

Some listings just leave you with a good feeling in your stomach, as if the seller’s honesty is too genuine to ignore. The seller of this rare 1974 Porsche 911S comes across as a non-flipper, which is refreshing in… more»

All Original: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

We have seen the words “all original” many times in the past – it often comes right before a seller goes on to list new paint, new upholstery, fresh engine rebuild, etc. The seller of this beautiful 1962 Oldsmobile… more»

12,575 Miles: 1961 Mercury Comet

“Orignally a collectors barn find out of Ohio”, this 1961 Mercury Comet is one unbelievable car. Most of us dream about finding a car with ultra low miles on it and this is it. The seller has it posted… more»

18K Original Miles: 1999 Ford Ranger Sport

A few years ago, the last of the affordable, compact pickups exited the American marketplace with the demise of the Ranger. This was truly a shame, as nothing has emerged to take its place and most pickups are both… more»

Built for the Jetsons? 1957 Mixed Galileo Show Car

Even though it’s an era that pre-dated my existence by a significant amount, I imagine the post-WWII years were some of the most fascinating times in American history. The country felt triumphant and ready to shed the dark days… more»

Defining Original: 1939 Ford DeLuxe Fordor

Of all the words used to describe collectible cars in ads, “original” comes up most. Original is a great term to use, but the definition of original is different for just about everyone you meet.  Some think that a… more»

Preserved Monza: 1965 Chevy Corvair

Some barn finds seem quite unlike other barn finds we feature on the regular. Take, for example, this 1965 Chevy Corvair Monza: the seller says it’s barn fresh, but there’s nothing about this car that indicates it’s been sitting… more»

1 of 664: 1983 Audi Quattro

Audi Coupes equipped with the Quattro four-wheel drive system are smart investments at the moment, as limited supply and a fast, fun driving experience will always be a good combination for positive returns. This example is a one-owner Wyoming… more»

Great Grand Daddy’s Barn Find: 1920 Dodge Touring

While it seems we cover our fair share of thirties era cars here on Barn Finds, rarely does a car from the twenties show up that isn’t a Ford.  That is a shame, because cars from the teens and… more»

Parked in the ’90s: 1970 Porsche 914-6

This 1970 Porsche 914-6 is described as a “barn find”, but it sure doesn’t look like one. The seller says it’s been in a California garage undisturbed since the early 90s, so perhaps a garage find is a better… more»

1 Of 38! 1968 Oldsmobile W31 Factory Drag Racer

We don’t feature a lot of six and seven-figure cars here on Barn Finds. When we do, they are often rare muscle cars such as this one. You are looking at (what is reported) a 1 of only 38… more»

One Owner Find: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It’s rare – in one man’s opinion – to see a honest Karmann Ghia in stock, survivor-grade condition. We see plenty on the opposite ends of each spectrum, from over-restored “Cal-look” editions to completed roached projects selling for too… more»

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