Survivor Cars

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

Promising Project: 1930 Harley-Davidson

This 1930 Harley Davidson V is said to be a true barn find.  It was apparently rescued from a barn around twenty years ago and put back on the road.  It can be found here on eBay with a… more»

Stout Tow Rig? 1975 Chevrolet Suburban

Station wagons are really popular these days but if you need a bit more room and good towing capacity to drag your gear around, these old Suburbans are great. In California, it’s even better if they are from 1975… more»

128 Original Documented Kiwi Miles! 1958 Studebaker Champion

No, that’s not a typo, and yes, it’s very well documented. This right hand drive 1958 Studebaker Champion comes with quite a story! Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brent for sending us this fabulous survivor from Auckland, New Zealand. It’s… more»

Obscure and Extinct: 1980 Fiat Strada

Yes, this unusual Fiat was sold in the U.S. for several years as the Strada, a hatchback that was built on the aging Fiat 128 platform. Featuring styling that even today remains quite avant-garde (or polarizing, depending on how… more»

Skaug Bed Equipped: 1970 Ford F250 Camper Special

Finding vehicles that had options added right when they were rolling off the dealer lot with those features still attached is a treat, as this 1970 Ford F-250 Camper Special shows. Ordered by the original owner to have an… more»

Stored Since 1996: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

While a twin-turbocharged Nissan 300ZX is on many enthusiasts’ wish lists, finding a preserved Z32 generation Z-car in mothballed condition will also do nicely. This 1990 300ZX belonged to the seller’s father, and the car has been in storage… more»

Foreign Diplomat: 1979 Nissan President

The Nissan President is one of the more unusual JDM cars. It pulls many styling cues from 1970s American vehicles and couples them with Nissan’s own flavor of design. Big American cars have long been popular with executives in… more»

Dealer Trade Sport Truck: 1982 Datsun 720 4×4

It’s no secret I love original graphics on the sides of vintage cars and trucks. That’s why this very-well preserved 1982 Datsun 720 Sport Truck caught my eye, along with the fact that it’s sitting among rows of late-model… more»

Unbelievably Stock: 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S

There are unicorns and there are unicorns: this is 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S, more affectionately known as the AE86, and more frequently seen in modified form. This particular example is the top-of-the-heap GT-S model with a 5-speed manual, rear… more»

High Top Conversion: 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

This Chevy Blazer was recently listed in the Classifieds and I have to admit, I was a bit curious to know what the High Top Conversion was. We’ve seen some odd conversion vans and trucks, but typically they were… more»

Foxy Cougar: 1982 Mercury Cougar GS

In 1980 the Cougar was smaller, now being based on the Fox platform. This 1982 Mercury Cougar has a smaller price, too: $2,950. The seller has dropped the price and this sure looks like a lot of car for… more»

One Family Owned: 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis

We all dream about finding a low mileage family owned muscle car, but how about this 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan? It features a picture perfect 429 V8 and only 34,904 miles! Appearing to be in excellent condition, this… more»

$9,995 Or Offer: 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout

We saw a jaw-dropping Hornet wagon a few days ago and here’s another one that looks just as nice if not nicer – they’re coming out of the woodwork! This gorgeous 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout is in Naples, Florida… more»

H-Code 390 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

I don’t think of a “muscle car” as also being loaded with options, usually they’re bare-bones street machines meant to strike fear into the driver next to you at a stop light. This 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente has almost… more»

14k Mile Survivor! 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer

We see so many ads claiming vehicles to be low mileage survivors and are always skeptical. This once, I really believe the ad here on craigslist for this 14,000 mile Blazer. The owner used it for a year and… more»

Twin Stick Survivor: 1981 Plymouth Champ

Our resident Japanese survivor-car fanatic Scotty G. may want to check out this unmolested 1981 Plymouth Champ, a rare variant stemming from Chrysler’s affinity for re-badging Mitsubishi economy cars. This particular example is less frequently seen, as most of… more»

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