Survivor Cars

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

Sep 25, 2016 • For Sale • 36 Comments

What An Ad! 30k Mile Survivor DeSoto Firedome

It’s got four doors. Get over it already! This beautiful 1955 sedan is being sold by only its second family owner, has recently returned from a 16 hour round trip and still sports its original paint! This 1955 DeSoto Firedome is… more»

Sep 24, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments

1967 Rambler Rebel 550 Cross Country Wagon

I’m in New Orleans as we speak and I couldn’t find any vehicles on the local Craigslist that looked interesting, or even remotely inexpensive. But, I ran across this 1967 Rambler Rebel 550 Cross Country Wagon just west of here… more»

Sep 24, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments

To Drive Or Not To Drive: 1977 Cadillac Seville

We all love low mileage survivors, but there is always one major hangup with them for us. What do you do with them? Do you drive them or keep them sealed away to hopefully appreciate in value. In my… more»

Sep 24, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments

Charming Original! One Family 1955 BelAir

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air was originally purchased by the seller’s great aunt in December of 1954 from the Santa Ana, California Chevy dealer. It has remained in California all its life (currently in El Cajon) and is now for… more»

Sep 24, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments

15,092 Miles! 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am

I tend to be very skeptical of extremely low mileage claims. We’re talking about a car that has only accumulated 15,092 miles in 37 years–that’s just under 414 miles per year! Nevertheless, after looking this one over closely I’m… more»

Sep 23, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments

Any One You Want, Just $4,995

It is not often that we find the bargain basement of Barn Finds, but this seller looks to have some excellent cars for a great price. The seller claims to have purchased these cars from out west, and after hibernating… more»

Sep 22, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments

Pickup or Sports-Utility? 1948 Crosley Pickup

This is a 1948 Crosley Pickup and it’s in Lincoln, Nebraska. It’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $2,899. This one is a head-scratcher for me, let us know what model you think this one is…. more»

Sep 22, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments

5.3 Liters Of Fun: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

I’m not sure if it’s an optical illusion, some type of distortion in the photo or if the front end of the Jaguar E-type is just that long, but that nose looks incredibly long being pulled free from this… more»

Sep 22, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments

36,000 Mile Original: 1982 Audi Coupé GT

This all original 1982 Audi Coupé GT is listed here on eBay and is located in Cologne, Minnesota. The current bid price is $4,000 but the reserve isn’t met. There are five days left on the auction; I’m guessing at… more»

Sep 21, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments

Clean Nova Clone: ’73 Buick Apollo

Although the members of GM’s X-platform aren’t particularly exciting, it is rare to find the other variants besides the Nova that shared common components with different names. The Apollo didn’t stir up the recipe too much, but they do… more»

Sep 21, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments

1950 Dodge D-33 Wayfarer For $3,000!

I love this car! This is a 1950 Dodge D-33 Wayfarer and it’s in St. Cloud, Minnesota, only 45 minutes from where I live; painfully close. It can be found on craigslist for $3,000! Thanks to Greg F. for sending in… more»

Sep 21, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Low Cost Survivor: 1978 Buick Skyhawk

Listed as a true barn find, this Buick Skyhawk GM H-body looks to be in remarkably original condition! It’s listed here on eBay, but you’d better hurry as there isn’t much time left. Thanks to Barry D. for this… more»

Sep 21, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments

$4,000 Texas Hunting Truck: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Here’s one for you hunters, it’s a 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer and it’s on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, where coincidentally I am right now. The seller is asking $4,000 or best offer.

Sep 20, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments

East German BMW: 1952 EMW 340

Here is a very unusual car, thanks to Dik S. for sending in this tip! This is a 1952 EMW 340 and it’s in Eberswalde, Germany. It’s listed as a classified ad on eBay with a price of €7,500 ($8,381).

Sep 20, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments

GT Survivor: 1966 Ford Fairlane GT

Having just 2 owners since new, this ’66 Ford Fairlane GT is claimed to be in original condition and a true Barn Find. The 390 V8 has been spiced up and is backed by a 4 speed gearbox. Looking… more»