Survivor Cars

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

Get email alerts of similar finds:

455 Convertible: 1969 Oldsmobile 98

Who could turn down a 455 powered convertible that is in original condition with a reasonable price? Well I know I twitch when I see cars like this, but I know for sure I don’t have a garage long… more»

Fuel Injected Humpty Dumpty: 1964 Corvette Convertible

We all remember the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty.”  Once he took his fall, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put him back together again.  Well, I think our faithful reader Levi Andrus has located Old… more»

Weekend Warrior: 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade

Usually one of the toughest things about finding a vehicle to feature on this site is a lack of good pictures. I’m sure we’ve all stumbled across what could be a killer find based on the description, only to… more»

$4,500 or Offer: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker

The Hudson Motor Car Company has an interesting history and they produced some interesting cars, like this lower-priced model, a 1950 Hudson Pacemaker. This Peacock Green car is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of $4,500 or offer…. more»

Canadian Diplomat: 1966 Rambler Ambassador DPL

Rambler hit it out of the park with their fifth-generation Ambassador, in my opinion. This beauty is a Canadian car and it’s a 1966 Rambler Ambassador DPL, the top of the line model. It’s on Craigslist in Germantown, Wisconsin… more»

Long Slumber: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado

This 1967 Toronado was only on the road for four years before the owner put it into storage. It remained there until only a few years ago. Barn Finder Michael located this Olds for us so I must thank… more»

Second Gen Survivor: 1968 Buick Riviera

Car enthusiasts generally go for the first generation Riviera, but sometimes we encounter mixed reception for the second generation. Personally, I like the second generation Riviera as well as the first. This 1968 Buick Riviera was a restyle from… more»

41,000 Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette

If I had a car museum it would be filled with cars like this 1981 Chevrolet Chevette, not Lamborghinis, Packards, Ferraris, or anything like that. Ok, so nobody would show up to this museum, that’s ok. At least I… more»

45,000 Miles: 1974 Mercury Marquis Brougham

We all know that sales ads can be incredibly frustrating at times, like most of the time. Sometimes a person has to dig in and hope for the best – this is one of those times. This is a… more»

Talbot Yellow Survivor: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa

Despite the logical sentiment that most all sports cars look good in yellow, I don’t often see early 911s wearing eye-scorching hues like this. Clad in gorgeous Talbot Yellow paint, this 1976 Porsche 911S Targa looks quite tidy despite wearing… more»

Stock In Appearance Only: 1978 Mustang II Cobra

This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra may appear fairly standard from the outside, and looking cosmetically tired. However, some real work has happened under the hood to give this 302-powered example some extra oomph where needed most. You… more»

Meticulous Revival: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup

I have always considered it to be a privilege to write for Barn Finds because it gives me the opportunity to combine my passion for writing with my love/passion/obsession with cars. I have had the opportunity to write about… more»

Jaw Dropping: 1993 Ford F-150

Offered for sale here on Craigslist and located in Norfolk, Virginia, is this 1993 Ford F-150 4×4. It comes with a clean title and an eye-watering price of $45,000. Barn Finds reader Ian C referred this particular F-truck to… more»

Amazing Datsun: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Barn Finds reader Michael has located this 1978 Datsun for us and I owe him a huge thanks for that. Not only do I really love these (and have always wanted one) but it brings back memories of the… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

Our intrepid Barn Finds reader Michael has been on the lookout again and has located a real survivor for me to write about, so a big thanks to Michael for that. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is offered for sale… more»

17K Original Miles: 1977 BMW 630CSI

The E24-series from BMW is one of the most handsome coupe designs the company has created, aside from the venerable E9. However, in recent years, the brand has lost its way (in my opinion) when it comes to building… more»

Barn Finds