Survivor Cars

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

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Two Owner Turbo: 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby

Isn’t it about time the late 80s and early 90s Mopar products massaged by Carroll Shelby began to appreciate? I think so, even though I don’t have one of these unicorns in my garage. Unlike so many “performance” car… more»

READER AD: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

While you could get the mighty 428 V8 in the 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix, the XJ code 400 cui V8 found in this survivor is no slouch. With a stock power rating of 350 horsepower and even more power… more»

Royal Ties? “Highly Original” 1968 Ford Bronco

The first generation Ford Broncos continue to rise in popularity (and price) and seem to be coming out of the woodwork like crazy. We’ve featured several gen-1 Broncos here on Barn Finds and each one seems to be nicer… more»

Keenly Priced: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula

There is a strong band of individuals out there who really have great affection for the Firebirds from the mid-1970s, and I have to confess that I am one of them. There is just that certain something about the… more»

READER AD: Porsche Powered 1958 Alken D2 Roadster

As a general rule of thumb, kit cars don’t tend to generate a lot of excitement in the classic car world. One of the main reasons for this is that they are more often than not pale imitations of… more»

Army Veteran: 1986 Chevrolet CUCV M1028A3

Anyone who served in the United States armed forces between 1980 and 2000 will recall seeing one of these somewhere on post. Now, you can have your very own super-low-mileage example of a Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle (CUCV)! It’s… more»

Silver-Haired Grocery-Getter: 1971 Pontiac LeMans

We’ve heard about the little old lady from Pasadena who drove her car to church on Sundays and this 1971 Pontiac LeMans has a somewhat similar story. This silver-haired.. er.. silver LeMans can be found here on eBay in… more»

Dusk Blue Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

The seller of this 1969 Chevy Camaro mentions how he likes to build restomods out of popular muscle cars, and given this Camaro’s high state of preservation and original features, he just doesn’t use this one as much as… more»

Traditional British Roadster: 1962 Morgan +4

The history of the British sports car industry is littered with companies which have been labeled as “men in sheds.” These are small companies that have tried to build and market their own version of this type of vehicle,… more»

Nomad Alternative: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Wagon

At first glance, this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon looks pretty reasonable, even if there are some rust issues visible around the vehicle. However, the more that we dig into this vehicle, the more positive attributes that we find, and… more»

1-of-341: 1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 SCJ Drag Pack!

Some cars are renowned for their subtlety, but this Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet has all of the subtlety of a sledgehammer. This car was designed for one purpose, and that was to cover the standing ¼ mile… more»

More Info Please: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

There are times when cars appear on the desks here at Barn Finds, and the owner provides a wealth of information about that vehicle. Then there are times that an owner will advertise a car and give you the… more»

Exotic Domestic: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Here is a chance to own a small but affordable piece of Chevrolet history. The Cosworth Vega was only produced for two years, with total production below 5000 units. A pretty nice unit is up for auction here on… more»

31,396 Miles: 1998 VW Jetta GLX VR6

Years after owning one as a daily driver, I’m still enamored by cars like this VR6-equipped VW Jetta. Mine was also a third generation model known as a MK3, but saddled with the wheezy 4-cylinder and automatic transmission. I… more»

40,000 Original Miles: 1975 Chevy Corvette

Many Corvettes are purchased as Sunday drivers by retirees or other folks who have dreamed of owning American’s signature sports car. Much of those particular cars tend to be special models, like Pace Car tributes or anniversary editions. Less… more»

Garage Find: 37K Mile Jaguar XJS Convertible

I imagine one of the best parts about being in the car business is getting the call when a classic you hadn’t known about gets thrown your way. In other words, because your reputation precedes you, people just assume… more»