Survivor Cars

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

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6,800 Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

This 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 is one of the more desirable versions out there, as it’s a notchback-body coupe with extremely low mileage. With the hatchback far more frequently seen, the notches have always been rare, but especially… more»

1987 Buick Grand National With 74 Miles!

Looking through the photos on this listing, I can’t help but hear Harrison Ford shouting, “It belongs in a museum!” Which would certainly be a shame for a car that is ostensibly as fun to drive as this one,… more»

No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car

There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»

California Camaro: Unrestored 1967 RS/SS-350

The trouble with writing for Barnfinds is I find myself falling in love far too often. I have a thing for performance cars that escaped the hot rodders hand and survived in good unrestored condition. Located in Roseville, CA,… more»

440 Shag Wagon: 1978 Dodge B200 Van

Rarely do I see a van I want as badly as this one: a factory 440-equipped Dodge B200 that isn’t a camper. The seller is asking $20,000 for this slick van, otherwise known as a “Super Bee” (at least according… more»

25K Original Miles: 1963 Chevy Corvair

Despite their popularity among Corvair faithful, many of the cars we see for sale are solidly in project-grade status and rarely anything resembling an investment. That’s why it’s hard to ignore this 1963 model that is a claimed low-mileage… more»

Uncomplicated Comfort: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

The owner of this 1970 Impala is the car’s third owner, having purchased the car off the original owner’s daughter. Having completed some work on the car to bring it up to scratch mechanically, he has now decided to… more»

Model Year Mystery: 1942 (?) Mercury Convertible

An old car will occasionally present perspective buyers with a mystery.  Take for example this 1942 Mercury convertible, currently for sale on eBay in Stillwater, New Jersey.  While this rough but mostly complete convertible looks to be ready for… more»

Southern Storage: 1965 Mercedes 230SL

This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is the kind of car you want to buy if you’re looking for a survivor to restore. Not only has it been in longtime, one-family ownership, it is equipped with the desirable manual transmission and… more»

Barn Find! 1932 Ford Coupe, Original Paint and Parts!!

If you’ve been waiting to buy a 1932 Ford project, this might be the one for you. The car was purchased from an estate sale where it had previously sat in a barn since 1981! This car is in… more»

READER AD: 1987 Ford Mustang With 820 Miles!

Yes, you read that correctly! This 1987 Mustang 5.0 Convertible has only gone 820 miles since new. When the owner’s father bought it brand new in 1988, he decided that if he kept it for 20 years and only… more»

Low Mileage Survivor! 1983 Jeep Scrambler CJ8

This 1983 Jeep Scrambler CJ8 is in incredible shape! At first glance, it looks like it has gone through a full restoration. The ad states that it has only had two owners and that the odometer shows 62,000 original… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Toyota MR2

The styling of the first generation Toyota MR2 is well, a bit different, but there is something strangely cool about it. The mid-engine layout and rev happy 4A-GE engine make these an absolute blast to drive! While they aren’t… more»

Unrestored With 8,700 Miles! 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

This extremely rare and low-mileage 1970 AMC Rebel Machine (8,700 miles, 1/4 mile at a time?) is listed for sale here on eBay. The car is located in Murrysville, PA and bidding has understandably topped $40,000 (think what it would be… more»

Blue Plate Classic: 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout

The 1970s and AMC go together for me like no other decade and car combo. This classic 1970s car, a 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout, is on Craigslist in Atascadero, California with an asking price of $2,000. Thanks to Pat L…. more»

Rough Parts Of Town Car: 1935 Brewster Town Car

A person can spend their entire life researching the incredible number of failed automakers in America.  Most had good ideas to bring to market, but the realities of building enough cars to keep the doors open was too much… more»

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