Survivor Cars

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

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Basic Bird: 1977 Pontiac Firebird

Listed for sale here on eBay is this 1977 Pontiac Firebird. Located in Cypress, Texas, and being sold with a clear title this car has experienced some spirited bidding. With 3 days remaining there have been 29 bids placed… more»

Roadside Sighting: 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire

“A first car”, “pizza delivery”, “the a to b go getter”. The fishbowl design from many manufacturers filled the roll of transportation to every awkward first date, trip to the beach, and going off the college journey. It just… more»

19,000 Original Miles: 1993 Dodge Dynasty

The Dodge Dynasty is an otherwise forgettable car from the 1990s, saddled with conservative styling and hum-drum driving dynamics. But finding one with just 19,000 miles is worth taking a look at, as this car is effectively showroom new…. more»

McQueen Style Hangar Queen: 1929 Plymouth Coupe

When scouting for barn finds, it sometimes helps to expand your definition of a barn.  Take for example airplane hangars.  Many pilots are also car nuts, and they often park their four wheeled collectibles right beside the ones with… more»

Not Just Decals: 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile

Believe it or not, there are some really cool early eighties collectible cars floating around out there.  Take for example this 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile currently for sale on eBay in Demopolis, Alabama.  While many “special” cars of this era… more»

Grandfathers Pride and Joy: 1950 Desoto Custom

We as automotive enthusiasts have all heard or have a story about the car our grandfather owned. This 1950 Desoto Custom was owned by the seller’s grandfather to which he took ownership of in 1989. The car was well… more»

Ultra Low Mileage Survivor! 1972 Ford F-100

If everything in the ad for this truck is accurate, you may be looking at one of the cleanest, mostly original 5th generation Ford trucks ever. Found here on eBay with a current bid over $10,000, the truck is… more»

Shorty Style: 1978 Chevrolet G20

Shorty vans will always make for an interesting project, as they represent a segment of classic vehicles that hasn’t ever been duplicated. The short wheel base and frequency with which they were customized in any number of ways will… more»

If You Died Tomorrow: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I tell my friends that they should be first in line when my wife holds the garage sale after my funeral.  She has absolutely no idea what all the tools and cars and books and such are really worth. … more»

Buying On Time: 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor

There are few American cars more beautiful than a 1940 Ford.  Favorites of both originality buffs and street rod lovers, these fabulous Fords have an incredible fan base.  With that popularity comes high asking prices.  A good 1940 Ford… more»

Farm Fresh: 1950 Chevrolet Pickup

This 1950 Chevrolet Pickup looks like it just drove off of a farm after an honest days work. It has perfect patina and doesn’t appear to be overly rusty, which should make a great project for someone. Found here… more»

Reader Ad: 1977 Chevrolet C30 Dually

Modern trucks are great, but if you want a heavy-duty truck that you know is going to last, you might want to take a look at this C30! This 41-year-old truck is in beautiful condition and is believed to… more»

So Tempting: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Maybe we are just lucking up on these ads here at Barn Finds, but it seems that prices are falling for chrome bumper C3 Corvettes (1968-1972).  While I have no doubt that the highly optioned examples, especially big block… more»

Spyder Package: 1980 Chevy Monza

This is a new one for me, as I can’t recall seeing a Monza Spyder featured on these pages in recent memory. More than that, I had to educate myself on what exactly a Monza was. The skeptic in… more»

Gas And Go: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe

Sometimes luck just smiles on you when it comes to cars.  While some of the cars we feature have engines that are completely locked up due to improper storage, many more are a long way from starting due to… more»

Car 25 of 25: 1990 Mercedes 560 SEC AMG Hammer

It’s not often you see a Mercedes W126 fetching $150K on eBay with the reserve still unmet. Then again, if it’s an AMG-built car that’s just one of 25 ever made, it starts to make some sense. This is… more»

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