Survivor Cars

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

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BF EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Those of you who are into racing most likely already know about the rare 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2. This example is located in Delaware, Ohio and it’s being listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive by Chris K. who… more»

One-Wheel-Drive: 1971 Rokon RT-140

Here’s an unusual one, at least in the Rokon world. This 1971 Rokon RT-140 is listed on eBay with bids of just over $200 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in Sussex, New Jersey and you can fly in… more»

King Of Cool: 1958 Dodge Sweptside

Chevy had the stylized pickup market cornered with their Cameo pickup and the Dodge boys wanted in on that market, even though it was a relatively tiny one. This 1958 Dodge Sweptside is the result of their experiment. This… more»

Real Deal Barn Find: 1934 Harley VLD

There is a stretch of valley as you pass the Oregon border on I5 where you know you are in California. Only a handful of miles before it had been green and luscious, and now there is a twinge… more»

Genuine X33: 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS

When I first spotted this Camaro Z/28 I couldn’t help but wonder why it only has 37k original miles. Then I read the seller’s description and discovered that the original 302 V8 was damaged and replaced when the car… more»

Special Order Buckskin: 1977 Chevy Corvette

I’m a sucker for special-order or rare paint colors, and this 1977 Chevy Corvette is such a car. However, the rarity of the paint code may be undermined by the fact it’s not original (based on the seller’s description)…. more»

Amazing Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

This beautiful Camaro Z28 is claimed to have only covered 9,300 miles since new! That’s easy to believe when you look at the photos. This thing looks like it just came out of the dealer’s showroom. As such, the… more»

Classifieds Find: 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor

We’ve had some interesting finds showing up in the BF Classifieds lately, like this 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor. Something like this wouldn’t normally jump out at me, but when was the last time you found a low mileage survivor… more»

Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan

Automobile design is a fickle thing.  Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely.  Ford had a long string of styling winners.  Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»

Crate Find: 1977 Triumph Bonneville With Zero Miles!

This auction is for a brand-new, in the crate 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee Limited Edition bike, literally preserved in its shipping wrapper, never opened. The Silver Jubilee was built to commemorate the first 25 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s… more»

28,000 Original Miles: 1972 Suzuki LJ10

When I purchased my 1981 Toyota HiAce a few years ago, I may have mentioned the individual I purchased it from maintained about 20 acres of automobiles on his property. The cars and trucks were all in various states… more»

330-HP 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder

Normally when we think of a Park Lane from this era we automatically think of it having a breezeway – operable back window. This 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder is an exception. This great looking car is listed on… more»

The Consequences Of Poor Storage: 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton

One of the horrors of this job is seeing how poor storage choices can accelerate the erosion of an otherwise restorable automobile.  A perfect example would be this 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton for sale on eBay out of… more»

Jeep Brawn, Nissan Power: 1985 Jeep CJ 10A

The Jeep CJ5 10A was used by the Air Force in the 1980s to drag aircraft around, and is relatively obscure today. They can make for fun projects, thanks to their Wagoneer underpinnings and Nissan diesel powerplants, which gives… more»

Last Grand: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

This is it, the last of what I would call the classic Grand Prix models. Some of you will scoff at that or at any mid-late-1970s cars as being anything even remotely classic but there it is. This 1977… more»

Too Hot To Last: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Brougham

Look what Matt Williams found us this time! It’s big and red and comes with a cherry on top, or a gumball machine as some would say. And then there’s the patina, plus it’s smaller than a fire engine. Perhaps the… more»

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