Survivor Cars

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

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Once in a Lifetime: 1970 Buick GS 350 Garage Find

So often in life we hear about a once in a lifetime buy, or a once in a lifetime opportunity. So often the reality doesn’t meet your expectations. Well this particular car is one that may well live up… more»

Rusty Runner: Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler New Yorker

This thing gives a new meaning to the term surface rust! This 1954 Chrysler New Yorker is listed as a survivor that is mostly complete and runs great. Best of all it’s equipped with a 331 CI Hemi! This… more»

Stored Since 1990: 1961 Rambler American Wagon

I can’t get enough of these second-generation Rambler Americans, they’re so quirky and gangly and.. hey wait, I just described myself. This 1961 Rambler American wagon is listed on eBay Pueblo, Colorado and there is no reserve. The current bid… more»

Donation Survivor: 1985 Chevy S10

It continues to amaze me what gets donated to local charities (particularly in California!) This 1985 Chevy S10 pickup is a desirable configuration, with the extended cab and a 2.8L V6 paired to a manual transmission. The odometer shows… more»

25,000 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 250SL

When it comes to vintage Mercedes convertibles, it’s not at all surprising to see low-mileage examples like this 1968 250SL pop up. These frequently became the weekend drivers of the elite, not intended for daily commuting and perhaps even… more»

Nice Specimen: 1986 Suzuki Samurai

Some collector car reports have listed old-school Japanese 4x4s like the Suzuki Samurai and Isuzu Trooper as ones to watch for future price increases. I can say it’s already happening with the Samurai, as these have been fetching good… more»

Radwood Approved: 1988 Chevy S-10

The very cool Radwood car show just announced they added a new, East Coast location for this August after several successful runs on the West Coast of celebrating 80s and 90s enthusiast cars and trucks. It’s heading to Atlanta,… more»

Bitumen Burner: 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Hardtop

There’s no doubt that if you look at their vehicle range from the 1960s, Oldsmobile produced some really interesting cars. I think that the 442 (or 4-4-2 to be more correct) was definitely one of them. Listed for sale… more»

Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Listed for sale here on Craigslist is this 1972 Plymouth Duster 340. Located in Detroit, Michigan, and complete with a clean title, this car can be yours for $22,900. My thanks must go out to Barn Finds reader Michael… more»

Fox Body Rarity: 1989 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren

For all of the talk about how limited the production was around Ford and Mercury’s ASC-converted Mustang/Capri, they sure do seem to pop up for sale quite often. I can’t help but wonder if current owners sought them out… more»

Great Project: 1940 Packard Super Eight

When I look at some of the old and tired cars that come across the desk at Barn Finds, it allows me to look at myself in the mirror and think that maybe the march of time hasn’t been… more»

A True Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

Ever had one of those moments where you’ve looked at something in a newspaper or the internet and then wished that you hadn’t? Well, I’m having one of those moments now. I had decided to have a relaxing Sunday… more»

Pretty Birdy: 1963 Ford Falcon

Some cars inevitably become a staple in some families much like this ‘63 Ford Falcon has. Declared as a true California survivor, this is one pretty birdy for sure. Showing no signs of rust, and a shiny coat of… more»

Could’ve Been Great: 37K Mile Oldsmobile Intrigue

To me, the Oldsmobile Intrigue is one of the more disappointing stories of the last few years of Oldsmobile. Not because it was a bad car – quite the opposite – but because if it had shown up a… more»

Stashed For Three Decades: 1964 Corvette Coupe

Try as it may, that thick layer of dust can’t hide the beautiful lines of this 1964 Corvette coupe. It has been sitting neglected for 30 years but is now offered for sale here on Hemmings for an asking price… more»

Australian Ground-Breaker: 1950 Holden FX

The Holden 48-215  was Australia’s first locally developed production car. A groundbreaking car in Australia developed and manufactured with support from the Australian Government, the 48-215 (affectionately referred to as the FX) changed the face of motoring in Australia…. more»

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