Survivor Cars

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

21k Original Miles? 1970 Ford Mustang Grande

Mileage claims are one of the slippery slopes of the classic world. It is easy to state that a particular vehicle has an extraordinarily low odometer reading. However, proof is required if the claim is to be treated at… more»

Recently Revived Driver: 1946 Ford Coupe

It is common to find classics that have spent decades in storage requiring significant restoration or revival work. That is what makes this 1946 Ford Coupe a breath of fresh air. It recently emerged from a sixty-year slumber, with… more»

Original 383: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Better late than never. That saying could easily have been coined for the 1970 Dodge Challenger. It represented the company’s entry into the pony car market, although its appearance on showroom floors in late 1969 came years after Ford… more»

34k Original Miles: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

Lee Iacocca enjoys a reputation as one of the giants in American automotive history. He championed sales successes like the First Generation Mustang and devised strategies that helped drag Chrysler back from the brink of bankruptcy. However, his bold… more»

Package Deal: 1956 And 1957 Citroen 11n

Many would-be restorers are adept at assembling all the parts needed to complete a restoration, but that by no means ensures the project will be completed. That’s the unfortunate story with this 1956 Citroen Traction Avant model 11N here on Craigslist… more»

Original-Paint Survivor: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Few luxury liners would look more appropriate pulling up to the golf club than a triple-white Continental Mark III, with a sunroof no less. Built on the cheap (in car development terms), the Mark III was a solid success… more»

Best Interior Ever? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Just to get it over with right away, I wish the seller had washed this 1977 Chrysler Cordoba before taking photos of it to sell it online. This is a beautiful, black, early Cordoba and it’s hard to tell… more»

Update! 10K-Mile 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

UPDATE – This original, 10,300-mile time capsule 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC is listed for sale about 300 days after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it posted again here on craigslist in Dix Hills,… more»

37K Miles: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon

It’s hard to believe how small a car like this 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon is until you see one on the road next to what is considered a “small” vehicle today. A 2024 Nissan Sentra is 71.5 inches wide,… more»

BF Auction: No Reseve 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

UPDATE: A video of the engine starting and running has been added. UPDATE: The seller has provided videos showing a closer look at the underside of the car and water being poured into the cowl. Additional photos have also… more»

EV Kit Car! 1981 Bradley GT II Electric

Bradley Automotive was a 1970s manufacturer of kit cars largely based on a Volkswagen Type 1 chassis and drivetrain. The GT was perhaps its best-known product, which could be purchased as a kit or a fully assembled car. The… more»

18,500 Miles!? 1950 Buick Super Series 50

Last week I covered this 1948 Buick convertible and due to its stellar condition, it won quite a bit of praise from our varied reader audience. That being the case, I thought this week that I would feature a… more»

BF Auction: 1994 Acura Legend Coupe LS

Honda was first to the luxury party after seeing the value of providing a top-tier choice based on their reliable line of Honda cars. The year was 1986, which some of you may not remember because you weren’t born… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Locating a project candidate that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rust repairs can be challenging. However, this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible ticks the right boxes for potential buyers. It is rock-solid, complete, and features… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron

The Imperial became Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1926. For most of its life, it was in third place in luxury car sales behind Cadillac and Lincoln. To help balance the playing field, Chrysler spun the Imperial off as its… more»

Limited Production: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

The Reatta was a “halo” car for Buick in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Built at the same time as the Cadillac Allante, it was a 2-seat grand touring machine with a transverse V6 engine borrowed from the… more»

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