Survivor Cars

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

23,973 Miles: 1986 Mercedes 190E

Over the years, as cars come and go, there are always a few that stand out as highlights on your personal automobile roster. I previously owned a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E, which was one of the more enjoyable used cars… more»

Original Austrian: 1962 Steyr-Puch Haflinger

This original Austrian is a 1962 Steyr-Puch Haflinger and it’s in Gunnison, Colorado and is listed on eBay. The current bid price is just over $4,000 and there are six days left on the auction. The reserve isn’t met, however…. more»

R Code: 1972 Mustang Mach 1

Sometimes, the mere stance of a vehicle can make you stand up and pay attention. It’s hard to ignore the aggression emitted by this 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I here on eBay, which is made all the rarer thanks to… more»

Are The Miles Real? 1964 Country Squire

This supposedly original 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire is in really, really nice cosmetic shape. We’ve featured at least three 1964 Country Squires before here but never one this nice. This is so nice, I end up questioning it’s… more»

Intelligently Engineered: 1970 Renault 16

How about an oddball? Here is a 1970 Renault 16, also known as an R16. A rare and uncommon French automobile that was actually sold stateside. Who knew? This Renault oozes with 1960’s styling and even calls to mind some cars… more»

Shed Find! 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe

This 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe sedan was recently unearthed after having been tucked away by its original owner since 1973. The car is now running and the seller is ready to make a deal! The find is located in… more»

Low Mileage Tiny Italian: 1975 Fiat 128 Coupe

How many of us have an interest in small Italian cars? It’s okay, we like them too, this is one cool Fiat. This 128 has great looks considering it is from the era of big ugly bumpers and other… more»

Never Seen One: ’81 Celica 10th Anniversary

While manufacturers churn out endless variants of otherwise ordinary cars on a regular basis, there was a time when “limited edition” truly meant limited edition. Take this 1981 Toyota Celica GTA coupe here on eBay, which is a special 10th… more»

Short Sale: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700

Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Jay P., for tracking down this great looking custom! This is a 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700, no really, it is! It’s in Long Beach, California and is on Craigslist with an asking price of… more»

Wheat Truck: 1967 Ford F600

This 1967 Ford F600 here on eBay is about as emblematic of the Midwest as you can get: farm lifestyle, wheat harvesting, hard-working and true-blue American made. That’s not to say Middle America is just about farming; no, it’s simply… more»

The Eliminator: 1970 Mercury Cougar

I grew up hearing amazing stories about the Mercury Cougar. As you may recall, my dad has always wanted a Cougar, even just a base model. He eventually found one that he likes, so hopefully he doesn’t see this… more»

6,500 Miles! 1974 Ford Pinto Esquire Wagon

I hope that you’ve have your passport updated since that college class trip to Europe in the mid-90s, you’ll need it to see this one, unless you live in Canada. This 1974 Ford Pinto Esquire Wagon is in Niagara… more»

#121 Of 150: Mecham Racing MSE Trans Am Survivor

I’ll tell you right off the bat; the pictures in this post aren’t great. However, the car is cool and rare enough that I thought you folks might like to see it anyway, as did Barn Finds reader Robert… more»

Wild and Crazy: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe

Break out the white shoes and white belts, you wild and crazy guys! This 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe is on eBay with a current bid price of just over $4,000 but there are still two days left to get your… more»

French Original: 1975 Peugeot 604 SL Sedan

I know that you’ve been wondering where all of the nice, French sedans have been on Barn Finds lately; well, no worries! This is a 1975 Peugeot 604 SL Sedan and it’s located in Glendale, California and is listed… more»

Is There A Better One? 1977 Datsun 280Z

It’s not often we find a survivor car looking this nice, even one as late as 1977. No repaints, no rechroming, just careful care from 1977 on (albeit with a storage period in between). This fine survivor is currently… more»

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