Survivor Cars

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

Barn Finds: AACA Car Show in New Bern, NC.

I found myself in a quaint little southern town called New Bern, North Carolina for the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Southeastern Fall meet. New Bern was a fantastic setting for this event, giving a grand background for all… more»

Kenosha Kruiser: 1967 AMC Ambassador Wagon

I stopped counting when I got to the 12th different shade of brown on this car! (I’ll bet there are more) But since brown and green cars always seem to survive, it doesn’t surprise me that this 84,000 original… more»

Great Expectations: Cadillac Eldorado with 14K Miles

As was often in the case in the 1980s, collectors squirreled away cars thought to be the next great “find” given the history of the models that came before it. So, in theory, if a genuine Boss 351 Mustang… more»

Finned 4 Door: 1960 Plymouth Savoy

In the late ’50s and early ’60s, fins were the thing to have, well at least for big highway cruisers. The Plymouth Savoy not only has fins, it has some big and odd looking ones, but that’s what makes them… more»

One-Owner with 47,000 miles: 1974 Ford Maverick

This one-owner 1974 Ford Maverick is located about a half-hour northwest of gorgeous Missoula, Montana. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,995. Just call Mel and get the scoop on this solid, grocery-getter.

One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Camaro

Almost a survivor (it’s been painted once), this 1980 Camaro reflects careful ownership. Garaged its entire life, it’s now waiting for a new owner in Parsippany, New Jersey, and is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is still low… more»

Reader Find: 1971 Triumph Stag Survivor

As the resident Triumph lover on staff, I salivated when I saw this car! This early Triumph Stag is a rarity in original condition like this one. It’s located in Fridley, Minnesota and is listed for sale here on… more»

T-Time on the Mother Road – 1925 Ford Sedan

Old U.S. Route 66, a.k.a. the “Main Street of America” or the “Mother Road” carried waves of early westbound travelers and tourists through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona all the way to California. The road opened… more»

Old Lady’s Car: 29,000 Mile Pontiac Phoenix

Nowadays, if a car doesn’t have Bluetooth or heated seats, consumers get annoyed and demand that these luxuries become standard features. As much as automotive quality control and engineering has moved the needle in a very positive way, it… more»

Park Service Special: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

We at Barn Finds would like to honor our National Park Service with the finding of this 1973 Plymouth Satellite. The National Park Service has benefited all of us here in America with the preservation of the wide open… more»

Watertight and Ready: 1978 Toyota Chinook

When it comes to R/V’s, I’m reminded of one of my favorite catch phrases: You can drive your car and you can live in your house; you can live in your car but you can’t drive your house. I don’t… more»

Evicted After 67 Years: 1939 Ford 5 Window Coupe

We love seeing long term stored cars with a nice layer of dust on them. This ’39 Ford looks like a great candidate for a preservation after having been stored for 67 years!  The seller claiming this Ford has… more»

Is It Real? 1976 F-350 With 926 Original Miles!

As much as it may be hard to believe, the seller states that this Ford F-350 truck has only 926 original miles! Read through this post, look at the pictures, and weigh in. It’s located in Southeast Iowa (I’m… more»

$4,500 Brown Shoe: 1972 Honda AZ600 Coupe

This Phoenix, Arizona car is a 1972 Honda AZ600 Coupe. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,500 or best offer! I love how coincidental it is that a car called an AZ600 is in Arizona…. more»

Packard Poseur? 1956 Clipper Super Panama

This big, blue beauty is a 1956 Clipper Super Panama and it’s on eBay with a bid of $4,745. I’m not sure what the significance of that bid amount is, but it must mean something to someone. This car… more»

Little Red Wagon: 1971 Peugeot 304 Wagon

Oui! This is a 1971 Peugeot 304 Wagon and it’s in Colton, Oregon. This French beauty is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,500 and the reserve isn’t met. This one is too nice… more»

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