Survivor Cars

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

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20k Mile: 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Having had just one owner for the last 33 years, this 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille looks like it just jumped out of a brochure; it’s that nice. Whether Barn Finds readers like the smaller front-drive Cadillacs is another story…. more»

One-Owner 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 Cab Plus

According to the ad, one owner has had this Mazda pickup for four decades now; that’s pretty amazing. It looks like it’s been taken care of, and its Pacific Northwest climate seems to have preserved it well. This 1986… more»

BF Exclusive: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

Released in 1997, the Prowler was Plymouth’s “halo” model, designed to lure buyers into showrooms. As history shows, the Prowler badge outlived the Plymouth name, with production ending in 2002. This 1999 Prowler is a genuine survivor that presents… more»

207 Miles! 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC

The seller of this beautiful 207-mile (!) 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC teases us endlessly, showing only close-up photos rather than including any overall photos of this beautiful motorcycle. It’s big, but it’s not that big, so that’s disappointing…. more»

10 HP Hauler: Circa 1980 Heald Hauler Mini Truck

How many times have you wished for a small, fun-to-use vehicle that could haul things around your property? More than a hundred times for me, and yet I still own one of these things. This circa-1980 Heald Hauler trike… more»

Last Year Survivor: 1975 Buick Century Gran Sport

Except for a one-year revival of the Gran Sport nameplate in 1986, the Gran Sport was offered for the last time in 1975. And it was no longer the powerhouse it once was, with just a V6 or a… more»

The Great Oregon Steam-Up 2026

Every time I attend the Steam-Up, I am reminded of the innovation, ingenuity, and sheer brawn of America’s beginnings. Early inventors overcame so many obstacles in our underdeveloped country to bring us the machinery of progress. It’s events like… more»

Daughter Wants A Truck: 1996 Buick Century

This 1996 Buick Century Custom Sedan is now 30 years old; that’s hard to believe for those of us who lived through this era. Three decades, boom, gone, just like that- scary. The seller has this Ruby Red Metallic… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a jaw-dropping classic. As hard as it may be to believe, the seller emphasizes that it is a genuine survivor with 28,685 miles showing on its odometer. Finding anything to fault is virtually… more»

1965 Chevrolet C10 W/ Mystery Manual And V8

Quick, choose your favorite child. Do you have one picked out yet? It’s tough, and hopefully it’s impossible, as impossible as it is for some of us to choose our favorite pickup brand. I love them all, and I… more»

Nicest One Left? 1972 Yamaha R5-C 350

Yamaha scholars, or just mega fans, can tell what year a Yamaha R5 350 is just by the colors, as they only came in one color scheme for each of the three years of production. The street version of… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback

UPDATE – This little 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback is still for sale, with a new asking price of $2,900, so $500 cheaper than when we saw it back in May. The good part is that they’ve finally included an… more»

Barn Find 10 Years Ago: 1958 Plymouth Savoy

The Savoy was a fixture in the Plymouth line-up between 1951 and 1964. For the “Forward Look” editions of 1957-58, the Savoy was the middle-level trim edition sandwiched between the Plaza and Belvedere (all named after upscale hotels). The… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Austin Mini Moke

Originally developed for the British Defense Forces, the Austin Mini Moke enjoyed a long production history as affordable civilian transport. It brought together proven mechanical components from the Mini with a unique and robust body that offered enjoyable open-air… more»

Gorgeous Survivor: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari

Almost 20 feet of cool, this 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari may be as eye-catching a 1970s station wagon as you’ll find. I have no doubt that driving this car in public would almost cause a crowd to gather anytime… more»

60K Original Miles: 1990 Ford Escort GT

The Ford Escort GT remains a curiosity among the 90s sport compact set. In a segment dominated by boy racers that featured hopped-up engines, suspensions, and body kits,  the Escort GT seemingly checks all of those boxes. While not… more»