Survivor Cars

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

One-Off American Classic: 1958 Green Dragon Special

Okay, I’m going to warn you folks in advance — I LOVE this car. This is a true ‘Merican classic, created as one man’s dream back when the world was a simpler place. This is a one-off, craftsman built… more»

In Dry Storage: 1977 Ford Maverick

It’s hard to believe that Ford originally thought that folks who were looking at imported cars would be swayed by a Maverick, but it’s true. This 1977 Ford Maverick looks like a nice car in its own right, imports… more»

Tubby: 1951 Nash AirFlyte Ambassador Custom

A lot of people refer to these cars as the bathtub Nash but I think that Nash hit it out of the ballpark with their quirky styling starting in 1949. This 1951 Nash AirFlyte Ambassador Custom is the last… more»

45,000 Mile Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Let’s see a show of hands for all of you who have a will and know where all of your cars (and other not quite as important things) are going after that fateful day comes? Hmm.. maybe half of… more»

Honest Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The 1968-70 Dodge Charger is a long-coveted classic that has done nothing but increase in value over the years. It isn’t the 1980s anymore, so these cars certainly can’t be had for what might be considered “reasonable” prices anymore. However,… more»

Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu Trooper

There’s a growing appreciation among enthusiasts for classic SUVs, the sort of models that came after the introductory era of Ford Broncos and Chevy Blazers. Those domestic 4x4s were indeed trailblazers, making off-road capable vehicles attractive for everyday consumers… more»

Original Owner: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

This California for life 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has only one owner, who is now selling the car here on eBay. Actually technically a friend is listing it for him, but all questions will be forwarded to the owner…. more»

Stored Since 1988: 1964 Dodge A100

30 years is a long time, longer than a few hundred thousand Barn Finds readers have been alive, even. That’s how long this 1964 Dodge A100 Pickup has been off of the road; three decades. This truck can be… more»

Rust-Free Classic: 1965 Rambler Classic 660

Sometimes a vehicle just speaks to a person and sometimes it’s just a vehicle. This 1965 Rambler Classic 660 is speaking to me right now and it’s saying, “Buy me, Scotty G!” I have to resist, as hard as… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary

According to some experts, 1984 was one of the best sales years for third generation Trans Ams. In addition to sales of regular production models, buyers could choose from two special editions: the Recaro edition and 15th Anniversary models,… more»

Green Thing: 1976 Chevrolet K20 4-Wheel Drive

There have been a number of really nice looking survivor vehicles appearing lately. This one, listed here on eBay in Oswego, New York, claims to have only 22,000 “documented” miles. It would be interesting to know what documentation the seller… more»

14,000 Mile Car: 1968 Pontiac Catalina

Sometimes a car is too interesting to not feature it because of blurry photos, this is one of those times. This ultra-low-mileage 1968 Pontiac Catalina is listed here on eBay in Sewell, New Jersey. Bids are over $3,000 and the… more»

31,000 Miles? 1986 Plymouth Horizon SE

Chrysler had some interesting cars in their European division, maybe one of the more sane and useful lines that came out of there were the Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon. This 1986 Plymouth Horizon SE looks like a fantastic car and… more»

A Tall Tale: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook

When fresh car designs began appearing after the war, the new look was low and streamlined. Plymouth, however, stuck with cars tall enough that one could sit upright and still have room for your hat. My father bought a… more»

First Edition Barn Find: 1960 Chevy Corvair

For a while, I collected first editions. The prize on my little shelf of books was Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. My ex-wife got it. Perhaps that’s why I’m more interested these days in building a car collection… more»

Emerging Classic: 1994 GMC Suburban

Year after year, the GMC Suburban ranks high on the lists of government officials, suburban housewives and rental car companies as a vehicle worth owning. However, the older models harken back to a more utilitarian era when big SUVs… more»

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