Survivor Cars

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

Sundowner: 1982 Mazda B2000

I’ve always liked little pickups but recently I’ve become a huge fan of small trucks. This 1982 Mazda B2000 Sundowner Pickup is on eBay with a current bid price of $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It looks like… more»

Cool Cruiser: 1979 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

In the late seventies, custom vans were hot! Even the manufacturers got in on the action by outfitting their vans with some of the most popular aftermarket parts. Porthole windows and five slot mags were a common sight. Heck,… more»

Powerless: 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside

Stepside pickups are the two-doors of the car world, if that makes any sense at all. It seems like everyone wants their cars to have just two doors and they want their pickups to have a stepside box. This… more»

One Owner, Cherished: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna

From the moment it was purchased in January, 1973, the owner of this Chevelle kept it safely in their garage. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us and his widow is selling the car. It’s listed for sale here… more»

Coming Up Short: 1981 Cadillac Grandeur Opera Coupe

The cropped down photos make it a bit difficult to see what exactly is happening with this Cadillac Seville, but you can definitely tell that something isn’t quite right. Thankfully, a quick search reveals what is going on here,… more»

More Pictures Please: 1965 Chevelle Malibu

From the pictures, this Chevelle listed on craigslist appears to be a nice car at a reasonable price. It has too many doors for some and the six cylinder engine with an automatic is only a placeholder for an LS… more»

Supercar Suspension: 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette

Finding a special edition Corvette isn’t a difficult feat. Blame the production numbers: cars like this 1993 40th Anniversary Edition ‘Vette have 6,749 twins running around – not exactly plentiful, but not scarce by collector standards. Still, finding one… more»

Of Course It’s a 5-Speed: 1987 Maserati Biturbo

The first thing your eyes may be drawn to when checking out this 1987 Maserati Biturbo sedan is the strip of LEDs underneath the headlights, no doubt added to emulate what modern luxury cars utilize for daytime running lights…. more»

Maxi Scooter: 1986 Honda Helix

There’s an emerging appreciation for scooters and other two-wheeled contraptions conceived in the 1980s, namely because their space-age design has come into retro-style. This 1986 Honda Helix is a rarely seen “maxi scooter”, a name designated to those baby… more»

60 Years, One Owner: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Some stories never cease to amaze me as a writer for Barn Finds. You never know what you will see, or the history you will read on a classic car. This 1956 Mercury Montclair has been a one owner… more»

Patina Deluxe: 1947 Mercury One Ton Pickup

Ford introduced the Mercury pickup in Canada in 1946. They were identical to the Ford trucks except for a fancier chrome grill and trim. This pickup was left in a barn at the end of its useful life. It’s listed… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1975 Triumph Spitfire

Update 7/7/2017: We just heard from Tom and the new owner just picked up the Spitfire! Congrats to them both! Seller Description: Car was purchased from a customer in February of 2016. I restore British sports cars. New suspension… more»

Third Row Seating: 1987 Chevy Caprice Wagon

It’s amazing how a set of trim rings over some steel wheels can transform a grandma wagon into a tough-looking street cruiser. This Chevy Caprice wagon spotted by Barn Finds reader Pat L. is said to be a two-owner survivor… more»

41K Mile V12: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Just the other day I was flipping through the classifieds in Thoroughbred and Classic Cars, my $8 guilty magazine pleasure, and noticed a late production XJS just like this one listed for sale. It was a 1994 “Celebration” coupe and it… more»

Ever Seen A Better One? 1976 Dodge Aspen SE

Even if you  don’t like Dodge Aspens, you just have to admire the condition of this car! This 1976 Aspen SE appears to have only covered 27,671 miles and I’m not sure it could look any better in what… more»

Barn Treasure: 1951 Mercedes 220s

After 40 years tucked away this 1951 Mercedes 220S has been brought back out into the sun light and is looking for a new home. The seller has described this as a “Barn Treasure” and it certainly looks the… more»

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