Survivor Cars

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

One-Owner Cruiser: 1972 Ford Thunderbird

From David W – This belongs to a friend of mine. His dad bought it new back in 1972 for his mom, but his mom passed away several years ago and his dad never drove it much after that…. more»

Robert E. Lee’s Car: 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom

This beautiful time-capsule is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $1,500 and eight days left on the auction. This one is a winner, and it had… more»

Granddaddy: 1960 Honda Super Cub 50

This is the one that started it all. Well, not thee exact “one”, but the model that got Honda on its feet. This 1960 Honda Super Club 50 is in Ethyl, Washington and is listed on eBay with fairly spirited… more»

Another One, Slightly Nicer! 1975 Cosworth Vega

So you say you didn’t like the project Cosworth Vega we featured recently? Well, this one had already been submitted by reader Chris M., but a comment by Healeydays also called it out as a nice example. This one… more»

Cherry Wagon: 1978 Datsun F-10 Sportwagon

Vintage Japanese Car fans, here’s one for you; and I know you’re out there, somewhere, hopefully.. hello? This is rare bird: a 1978 Datsun F-10 Wagon. It’s located in Thornton, Colorado; just north of Denver, and it’s listed on Craigslist… more»

Survivor Bird: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk

There were only about 4,000 Studebaker Hawks built for the 1963 model year, while over 60,000 Thunderbirds were sold, so these are rare if not valuable. 1963 was also the last year these were built (The few 1964 model cars… more»

Carbed Cosworth: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

These cars are sometimes hit or miss as to whether they go over with readers, or with collectors. This is a 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega and it’s in Reading, Pennsylvania. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of… more»

Rust Free, Work Ready: 1985 Nissan Pickup

“Unrestored” and “pampered” are two words you rarely hear used to describe work trucks. This is especially true for vintage Japanese models that had a tendency to begin rusting as soon as they left the showroom. That’s why this… more»

Cleaned Up Nicely: 1968 Chevelle Malibu

This Chevelle was in a barn for almost 30 years. It’s totally original, numbers matching, rust free and original. It started easily after the usual tune up and tank flush. It’s listed on craigslist in Atlanta for $17,500. That… more»

Classic Classic: 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Wagon

The 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Wagon seen here is supposedly all original, but it looks like it’s had a repaint; although a very, very, very nice repaint. This car is located in Fort Myers, Florida and it’s listed on… more»

Bellissimo Blue Benelli: 1967 Wards Riverside FFA 250

This 1967 Wards Riverside FFA 250 motorcycle is in Grand Terrace, California and can be found on eBay with a current bid price of just over $500 but the reserve isn’t met. The Buy It Now price is $2,650 for this… more»

Is It Rare? 1978 Dodge Aspen Special Edition

The seller seems to think that this 1978 Dodge Aspen Special Edition is quite rare. After doing some research, I’m not quite as sure, but on the other hand, when is the last time you’ve seen one, especially without… more»

*Dog Not Included: 1979 Bombardier Bombi Snowcat

Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Olaf E., for sending in the tip for this beautiful and rugged machine! This is a 1979 Bombardier Bombi Snowcat and it’s located in equally beautiful and rugged Centennial, Wyoming. It can be found on… more»

Classy Find: 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SL

This 450SL looks like a really nice car. It’s a fresh barn find with only a bit over 100,000 miles. They aren’t terribly popular or valuable, but they are wonderful to drive. Besides using a generous amount of fuel, maintenance can be expensive,… more»

Texas Truck: 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

This 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is in Bogata, Texas, is listed on eBay with fairly heavy bidding, and has a current bid price of $3,200. It was stored in a Texas barn for years but it “cranks right up… more»

Untouched For 50 Years! 1958 Lincoln Premiere

The seller says that this 1958 Lincoln Premier was “untouched for 50 years” and it sure looks great! The car is in Rancho Cucamonga, California and is listed on eBay with a price of $9,000 and no bids. These cars will sell… more»

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