Survivor Cars

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

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Patina Profit Part Two: 1968 Mercury M250

Keen-eyed readers may recognize this truck, it was featured here on Barn Finds in March of 2017. It appears the same truck has been in several ads since then. Currently it can be found here, offered by sale by Diversion… more»

Handsome Bargain: 1939 Nash LaFayette

While we live in a world populated by a handful of automakers, that wasn’t always the case.  Inspired by the multiple divisions of General Motors, automakers who are no longer with us tried to build sales and gain profitability… more»

383 Time Capsule: 1968 Dodge Charger

Discovered in a barn in Alabama, this magnificent example of a Charger survivor was the current seller’s lucky find. Parked since the early 1990’s this Charger went untouched for most of that time period. Although the seller cleaned the… more»

A Blazing Comet: 1963 Mercury Comet

Located in Charlotte County, Florida and listed here on Craiglist, is this 1963 Mercury Comet. Priced at $2000 with a clean title, there is potential locked away in this old war horse. A huge shout out to Levi Andrus… more»

Rebel With a Cause: 1969 AMC Rebel SST

For sale here on Craiglist with a clean title and located in Bennington, Nebraska is this rather nice looking 1969 AMC Rebel SST. Priced at $6,800, this looks like quite an attractive proposition. A big shout out and thanks… more»

Coming Up Short: 1966 King Midget

Post World War II was an incredible time for America.  If you had an idea, and the courage to share it with the world, then chances are you could put that dream into production.  Even if the concept came… more»

Hail To The Chief: 1937 Studebaker President

Located in Debary, Florida is this Studebaker President. Designed and built at the height of the Art Deco period, you can find this beauty here on eBay. It’s claimed to have only covered 51k miles and to have lived… more»

Last Of The Breed: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor

The Ford Pinto was Ford of America’s first subcompact, and on release it was also the smallest car built by Ford in North America  since 1907. It’s 10 year production run ended in 1980. You will find this example… more»

American Luxury: 1956 Lincoln Mk II

Decisions, decisions. Is this a project that would be worth the time and money? One thing is reasonably certain. If you parked this Lincoln Mk II in your driveway, there’s not much chance that your neighbor is going to… more»

Franco Survivor: 1988 Peugeot 505 GLX

We hear tell that comedian Jerry Lewis was loved in France. What’s not to love about a cool French sedan on American shores? This 1988 Peugeot, up for grabs on here on craigslist at $3,500 obo in the San… more»

Big Is Beautiful: 1971 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon

Sometimes you will look at an ad and it will raise more questions than it answers. The ad for this vehicle lists it as a “1971 Pontiac Other”. After a quick check via Hagerty, this appears to be a… more»

25-Years Parked: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air

If you could go back to the 1960s and bring back a Chevy, this likely wouldn’t be your first choice, but it couldn’t be much nicer than this one. You might be disappointed to discover it has too many… more»

Only One Thing Wrong: 1969 Corvette Convertible

There are few automobiles more stunningly shaped than early C3 Corvettes.  Drawing heavily from the Mako Shark II show car’s styling, chrome bumper third generation Corvettes are at once beautiful and muscular.  Adding to the good looks of these… more»

Period Correct: 1976 Ford Econoline Chateau

This 1976 Ford Econoline van is an impressive survivor, and the seller is just the second owner after buying it from his friends who owned and stored it since new. It remains in highly original condition with low miles… more»

Rebuilt Then Parked: 1951 Mercedes Unimog

This is an unusual find in the world of Unimogs, as we typically see the later models pop up for sale. The seller calls this a 411 model, which would make it an updated version of the 401/402, if… more»

Meant For A Metalworking Michelangelo: 1941 Willys Coupe

Look at any old school drag racing pictures and you are likely to see a few prewar Willys coupes.  Compact, lightweight, and good looking, these cars were tailor made for drag racing.  When the supply of original cars dried… more»

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