The Z car market is on the rise, and many nice cars have been turning up out of the wood work. Typically susceptible to extensive rust, nice surviving cars aren’t all too common. This 1971 model is a little… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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17,000 Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Here’s another low-mileage survivor. No, it wasn’t found in a barn but a 31-year old 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue with 17,000 miles and in this condition is more than worthy of being shown here. This ruby red beauty can… more»
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Pantera Junior… 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
I always wonder what the back story is on a car that sells and is for sale again a year and a half later. Such is the case of this 1981 Dodge 024 DeTomaso that’s listed yet again on… more»
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Only 7,498 Miles! 1985 Dodge Ramcharger
With only having traveled 7,498 miles since it left the factory 33 years ago, this 1985 Dodge Ramcharger Prospector is one amazing vehicle, almost a museum piece. This gorgeous truck is listed on eBay in Lakeland, Florida with bids… more»
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Making A Small Fortune: 1965 Chevelle
Junior Johnson had a way with words. When someone asked about the costs of racing, Johnson found a way to sum it up by saying “The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with… more»
Exclusive: 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Reader Stephen S is in a bit of a predicament. You see, he owns this nice low mileage survivor Pontiac Wagon, but he also owns a Trans AM and one of them has to go. He can’t bring himself… more»
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SSWEET SST: 1972 AMC Hornet SST
There’s something cool about a person who loves a car enough to own it for more than three decades, such is the case with this 1972 AMC Hornet SST. This l’il beauty is located in Crystal Lake, Wisconsin and… more»
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Preppers Paradise: 1972 IH 1710 Rolling Lab
I have to admit – it’s always been a dream. Not to have a “…mobile command center with a controlled environmental room…”, like the 1972 International Harvester found here on Craigslist thanks to reader AMXBrian has, but to retro-mod… more»
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Become a Vanner: 1975 Dodge Tradesman Camper
We do love camper vans here, especially examples like this with some really thoughtful details and nice execution. The Dodge Tradesman 100 began life as a normal passenger van but was then converted via the aftermarket to become a… more»
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The Perfect Pickup? 1970 International 1100D 4×4
Sometimes a vehicle comes along.. who am I kidding, I want everything here, including this great looking 1970 International 1100D 4×4 pickup. This sweet, square truck is posted on eBay with a current bid price of $7,100 and a… more»
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Barn Find with Mods: 1991 GMC Suburban
Looking far nicer than the barn find it was claimed to be, this 1991 GMC Suburban is an understated survivor that’s had some modifications thrown at it since its extraction from the barn. I’ve learned to be OK with… more»
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High Priced Toy! 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac
I say this a lot, but this is another unusual one! Some stealthy Barn Finds reader sent in this tip and didn’t leave their name, thanks! This strange feature is a 1962 David Bradley Play-Trac, which is basically a… more»
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Stock Survivor: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
Lately, there’s been a rash of absolute basketcase Alfa Romeos fluttering around eBay, craigslist and other sites. It sort of grinds my gears that, like a dilapidated death trap of a house selling in a Boston neighborhood for $650K,… more»
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Barn Find Binder: 1967 International 1100B
A half-ton pickup is usually more than enough for us weekend warriors, but for those folks who really need a tough truck, something like this 1967 International 1100B probably wouldn’t work. This binder is listed on eBay in Stantonville, Tennessee. The… more»
Reader Ad: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo
There’s a reason the Jeep is an American icon, they just work. There are countless CJ’s still seeing daily use with hundreds of thousands of miles under their belts. That being said, you never find documented low mileage examples,… more»
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A Real Deal Steal: 1977 GMC Sierra 2500
We all know that four and/or five decade-old pickups are hotter than (insert un-pc phrase here) and here’s another great looking one. This 1977 GMC Sierra 2500 looks almost nice enough to be plucked from an old advertising piece…. more»
