Survivor Cars

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

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14k Mile Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

The low-mileage Mustang Cobras just keep coming! If you missed the 1,000 mile one we featured the other day, this could be your second chance. This one has 14k miles on the clock and cloth seats, but is extremely… more»

Rampside Survivor: 1962 Corvair Pickup

Although uncommon, and rather rare, Rampside pickup trucks offer unique looks, and a surprisingly useful Rampside bed. Described as a survivor, this ’62 Corvair has a great appearance, and is ready to drive. The “oh so cool” 1960’s paint… more»

19,000 Original Miles: 1988 Cavalier Z24

Although economy cars of yesterday fail to hold a candle to what your bottom-dollar vehicles can do today, there are still examples of entry level models that were decent performers once gussied up by the factory. The Chevy Cavalier… more»

1 GM Employee Owner, 14,534 Miles!

It’s pretty hard to argue about the condition of this one owner, 14,534 mile 1976 Chevrolet Impala Custom. Frankly, the car is one of the nicest looking survivors I’ve ever seen for sale on eBay. But what I’m wondering… more»

Low Mileage Show Truck: 1978 Ford F-150

Show vehicles can often be a little over the top while others are just plain awesome. What happens to these vehicles after the show circuit? Hard to say exactly, but in the case of this ’78 F-150, this truck… more»

Another One! 1948 MG TC

I liked seeing the response to the first 1948 MG TC we featured this week, and one of the responses was a Barn Finds reader sending in another similar car. This 1948 MG TC is listed for sale here on… more»

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»

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