Survivor Cars

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

1 Of 100 Built: 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X

It wasn’t that long ago we profiled a barn-find Ford Falcon GT that had been languishing in an Australian garage. Well, get ready for some deja vu as this 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X is also a recent discovery after close… more»

Project X-58: 1989 Eagle Premier LX

Do any of you remember the Eagle Premier? It came at a time when most of the offerings by “AMC” were 4WD in nature and were named Eagles. This 1989 Eagle Premier LX is a one-owner car. It can… more»

Last Of The Mohicans: 1953 Indian Chief Police Special

Indian was a well revered American brand before ceasing production in 1953. This Indian Chief Police Special has lived an interesting life as a Police bike where it was then decommissioned and spent nearly 40 years in an equipment… more»

Saddle Sore Survivor: 1976 Pinto Wagon

Whether you love them or hate them, the Ford Pinto is a cost effective classic that can be a fun machine like this 56,000 mile example. Clean inside and out, this little wagon has a factory V6 with air… more»

2,078 Mile Garage Find! 1976 Chevrolet Vega

This incredible time machine is without question the nicest original 1976 Chevrolet Vega that I have ever seen or probably ever will see, at least in notchback trim. It’s listed here on eBay in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The bidding is a… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1953 Nash Ambassador Custom

Now, this is a daily driver! I’m not kidding, the seller uses this 1953 Nash Ambassador Custom as his daily driver, that’s as cool as it gets in my world. This black beauty is a Barn Finds Exclusive and… more»

Government Surplus: 1963 International Scout

The origins of the Federal Civil Defense Authority can be traced back to the panic that emerged at the height of the Cold War. It’s not hard to see why the  government felt towns and cities should have resources… more»

Siren Included: 1986 Nissan Safari Fire Truck

I’ve had the opportunity to get some exposure to the latest craze involving importing ex-municipal Japanese trucks thanks to the founder of Paladin Trucks in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The proprietor explained how many Japanese-market 4x4s live fairly low-impact lives… more»

Four-Door Quad 4: 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

“Cars from the 1980s that I would love to own: I will take Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais with the Quad 4, Alex.” While I doubt that will ever be an actual question on Jeopardy!, this rare four-door Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais would certainly… more»

Go Big: 1967 Dodge D200 Crew Cab

Go big or go home, that philosophy would work for this 1967 Dodge D200 Crew Cab. The seller has it posted here on craigslist, and when the listing goes away the photos and description can be found on the… more»

Delivery Route Discovery: 1993 Toyota Supra

This 1993 Toyota Supra was discovered by a courier after dropping off a parcel somewhere in Ireland. Taking the opportunity to perhaps bargain for a car no one else was aware of, the delivery driver came home with an… more»

Short Bed Bargain? 1985 Nissan 720

Made in Tennessee, this 1985 Nissan 720 pickup is one of the early Japanese vehicles built in America. For most of us 1985 isn’t exactly early, but 33 years is older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers…. more»

Perfect Project: 1970 Charger R/T Barn Find

Here’s a definite darling for Dodge devotees – an original Y3 paint combo, numbers matching 1970 Charger R/T 440. Found here on Craigslist, thanks to reader Michael, it seems to be a solid survivor and barn find said to… more»

Still For Sale: 1976 Plymouth Arrow 200 GS

$4,800 seems like a lot of money back in the day for a car like this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS. Although, that’s only $21,000 in today’s money, hardly anything when it comes to new car prices. The seller is… more»

Sweet Fleet: 1975 Chevrolet C-10

  It’s amazing to see the old pickup market creep up, I hope that it doesn’t creep up too high so these trucks turn into garage queens instead of vehicles that get used for pickup duties. This nice 1975… more»

Lowest Mileage in Existence? 1995 MG RV8

Here’s a car we don’t talk about often: the 1995 MG RV8, a sort of curtain call for the MGB over a decade after it ceased production. These limited-production convertibles were visually sympathetic to the original MGB, but updated… more»

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