Survivor Cars

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

One Owner Barn Find: 1968 Camaro Convertible

I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for Camaros. My dad owned a 1968 RS/SS 396 in high school (with factory houndstooth interior in black and white) and my brother currently owns two third-generation cars: a 1984 Z28 Autoform Roadster (one… more»

Original Owner Euro-Fighter: 1988 Oldsmobile Touring

One of my favorite cars from the 1980s was the white 1988 Oldsmobile 98 Regency sedan that “Dirty” Harry Callahan drove in the 1988 film The Deadpool. Although the film was subpar compared to the other films in the Dirty… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Mazda Miata With 22k Miles

1992 Mazda Miata with 22k original miles. Automatic transmission. Always garage kept or covered, no rust, body is in great shape with the exception of the small area in the upper portion of the drivers door above the latch,… more»

No Horse Needed: 1907 Success Auto Buggy

In the early days of the automobile there were so very many tinkerers that developed their own version of the automobile leading to many small automotive brands in the early days. This 1907 Success Auto Buggy Model C spent… more»

Keeping Good Company: 1951 Cadillac Series 62

For many of us, a low-mile, original ’51 Cadillac is tantalizing enough. This Series 62 sedan fits the bill, with just 63,000 miles and only two owners, and a reasonable $8,500 asking price. What might really get the blood… more»

1974 Lotus Elite: This One’s A Surprise!

The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»

Super With Lowercase S: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible

The seller of this 1969 VW calls it both a SUPER BEETLE (all caps), and a super beetle (no caps), so we can assume “super” is just how he or she describes this little red ragtop, and not bother… more»

High-Gloss Patina: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

Have you ever seen insects from the Cretaceous era, preserved in amber as if time just stopped? This ’74 Dodge Charger, which has been treated to a time-stopping (not really) layer of clear coat, is like one of those… more»

4WD, 5-Speed, No Rust! 1986 Subaru GL Wagon

As an incurable Subaru lover, I can’t believe that I don’t have a 4WD GL wagon yet. This nice 1986 Subaru GL 4WD 5-Speed Wagon is listed on eBay and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The reserve hasn’t been met yet… more»

Sleeping Beauty: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief

Perhaps worthy of a good kiss, this 1954 Pontiac Star Chief is described as a “sleeping beauty” by the seller. Apparently tucked away for many years, this Pontiac is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance…. more»

Last of the Special Orders: 1978 Ferrari 308

This 1978 Ferrari 308 stands out not only for its maintained condition and low mileage but also for its history as a special-order car that reflects the desires of a particular (or peculiar?) first owner. The 308 has a… more»

BF AUCTION: 1987 Toyota FX16 GT-S

We are excited to present the first official Barn Finds auction! To kick things off, I’ve decided to list one of my own cars. Yes, it’s a Toyota, but this isn’t just any old Toyota. The FX16 was built… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco

The last year for the first generation Bronco, 1977 marked the end of the first chapter of what would be a 30 year run for Ford’s iconic SUV.  Reportedly a 42,000 mile original survivor, the ad states that this Bronco “began… more»

Hello Kitty! 1977 Reliant Kitten Van

If you’re like me, and let’s hope that you’re not for your family’s sake, you love anything unusual like this. Yes, even if it’s in a country other than the US. Barn Finds is read around the world and… more»

Ziebart Need Not Apply: 1981 AMC Concord

In 1978, the AMC Hornet was replaced by the AMC Concord, and by the early 1980s, AMC had quite the versatile lineup of vehicles. Between the Concord and Eagle models alone, pretty much any car you could want was… more»

True Collector’s Item: 1978 Buick Riviera Anniversary

Wearing a two-tone-with a stripe paint job, vinyl roof complete with opera windows, and five spoke rally type wheels, this mint Buick is the epitome of late ’70s style.  This stunning example from the 1970s, which could be otherwise… more»

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