Survivor Cars

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

Wild Westerner! 1973 VW Bus

Another rare version I’ve never heard of, this “Wild Westerner” VW bus has a $75.00 (at the time) package that includes this very unusual color scheme. This particular 1973 bus is largely original and is located in San Clemente, California…. more»

$800, 4-Speed, No Rust! 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon

Thanks to Pat L for sending this one in! This is a 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon and it’s in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, about 17 miles east of Albuquerque. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,000 $800 or… more»

350 V8/4-Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Clean Air Act may have passed in 1970, but many updates were made as technology progressed. That may have been a good thing for the air, but it was bad news for guys who liked to go fast. In ’81… more»

$4,000 W/ 5-Speed & AC: 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback

Here’s one for you lovers of vintage four-door hatchback Japanese sedans (hello? Is this thing on?)..  This is a 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback and it’s in Brooklyn, New York, know’m sayin’? It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It… more»

Mini-Manly Moped: 1981 Puch Magnum MK II LTD

From a one-ton Chevy pickup to a 50cc moped, that’s how I roll; anything and everything is on the table! I don’t turn my nose up or look down on any vehicles. This is a super rare, Austrian-made, limited edition 1981… more»

One Ton Work Truck: 1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup

You heavy-duty Chevy pickup fans will hopefully like this one: it’s a 1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup and it’s listed for sale on the Auto Archeologist website and is in Middleton, Connecticut. They’re asking $6,800 or best offer for this blue beast!… more»

Unrepeatable: 14K Mile ’88 Celica All-Trac Turbo

Since he began writing for Barn Finds, Scotty G. has revealed himself to be somewhat of a long-lost sibling of mine based on our shared affinity for oddball vehicles. The recent Isuzu Impulse post further established our potential separation at… more»

Long Term Storage: 285 Mile Buick GNX

If you’ve been searching for a nearly new-in-the-wrapper Grand National GNX, you’ll have to act fast. This genuine 285-mile example here on eBay is ending tonight and the reserve is still not met, despite the bids cresting $83,000. Although preserved GNX’s… more»

Big Block Beauty: 1968 Shelby GT500KR

I don’t think this King of the Road has ever spent time in a barn, but it’s definitely been safely stored away most of its life. It has traveled just 71k miles since new and is still in amazing… more»

First New Car: ’89 Mustang Saleen

Consider me jealous: this 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen here on eBay was the seller’s first new car that he ever bought, and it’s been traveling with him ever since, making moves from coast to coast. Although not a true… more»

Elegant Unicorn: 1986 Isuzu Impulse

This super rare number is a 1986 Isuzu Impulse, when was the last time you’ve seen one of these? A couple of decades, I bet. This one is in Jacksonville, Florida and is listed on eBay with a low… more»

War Department: 1944 BSA WD M20

This is a 1944 BSA WD M20 and it’s in Livonia, Michigan. It’s listed on eBay and the current bid price is $3,940 with three days left on the auction. There are only 855 original miles on this war machine!

Unrestored! 1957 Bel Air With 51,036 Miles

This car has all the signs of being real–and almost too good to be true! It’s a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air with just over 51,000 original miles on it. It’s located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and is listed for… more»

73k Mile Survivor: 1966 Mercury Monterey

I wouldn’t call this big Mercury a speed demon by any means, but with a 390 V8, it has to be one quick cruiser! Not only does it have its all original 390, but is all original inside and… more»

Mighty Marine: 1962 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite

Here’s a rare one: a 1962 AMC M422A1 Mighty Mite. It’s located in Vista, California and is on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $12,500! That’s a mighty price but these are mighty rare.

A Paige From Time: 1935 Graham-Paige Model 73

Stored for many years, this lovely Graham-Paige Model 73 is in nice original condition. Its history is a little vague, but it is claimed it was repainted in the 1960’s and was stored for a long time until purchased… more»

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