Survivor Cars

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

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Surfin’ Safari: 1979 Pontiac LeMans Wagon

Ok, this is the last wagon, at least for today.. (hehehe.. wringing hands..).. This 1979 Pontiac LeMans Safari Wagon is being listed for “the last time” and if there are no takers at their incredible and unmet opening bid of… more»

6-Cylinder 4-Speed? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon

It’s Wacky Wagon Wednesday here at Barn Finds! Here’s another example, this one is a 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon. Other than that dent on the LF fender it looks like a doozy, as far as Pinto Wagons go. It’s hard… more»

Barn Find: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

The seller calls this 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon a “barn find”. That must have been one fancy barn to have a top of the line Chevy Caprice wagon sitting in it. There is no mention of how long it… more»

1987 Shelby GLHS Survivor: Black Beauty!

Having owned a regular, non-turbo Shelby Charger at one point and enjoying it a great deal, I vividly recall the first time I saw a GLHS and was blown away by it. If you share those feelings, you can… more»

Father and Son Pair: Mercedes 300SL Gullwing & Roadster

Talk about a family with good tastes: this pair of Mercedes 300SLs, one a Gullwing coupe and the other a Roadster, have been in the same family ownership for 60 years after originally being purchased by a father and… more»

Must See: 1948 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe

This Champion isn’t a “must see to believe”, it’s a must see before you can buy it. The eBay posting for this Studebaker is the first time I remember seeing an ad where they will not sell you the car unless you… more»

5,800 Miles From New: 1991 GMC Syclone

Florida is a bit of a destination for yours truly, both as a vacation and eventual residence. The climate, low taxes, and year-round car scene all check my boxes for a suitable zip code, but there’s also a strong… more»

Two-onados: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronados

The 1960’s brought about many cultural changes, innovations, and designs. The 1966 Toronado was definitely an interesting car with its styling and humongous front wheel drive V8 heart. This first year car is a relatively solid example that runs and… more»

1,800-Buck Truck: 1990 Mazda B2200

Who doesn’t like a cheap pickup? I recently bought one a decade older and about the same size as this one and it wasn’t even as cheap as this 1990 Mazda B2200 is! I really like this truck. It’s listed… more»

454 And A 4-Speed: 1972 Corvette Survivor

Over the years, I’ve looked at buying a C3 or C4 Corvette, but the vast majority I’ve looked at have had base level engines and automatic transmission. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to spend the… more»

Never Go Back: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham

When you love big cars and you mean it, this is the kind you buy. Big, black and beautiful. If you don’t love big cars, this one might convert you. It’s a 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham, with just forty-six… more»

20 Years of Dust: 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

Isn’t this DeVille beautiful, even with all the dust? Can you imagine cruising in it with the top down this summer? There’s no AC, so hot days won’t be much fun. The third generation DeVille has the same wheelbase… more»

Preserved SR5: 1983 Toyota Pickup

I visited my 1981 Toyota HiAce project recently, and found myself slipping further into a deep fascination with vintage Toyota vehicles. I’m practically rethinking my years of scoffing at older ‘Yotas as the transportation of people who simply wanted… more»

Ahoy! 1973 Buick Riviera Survivor

The 1971 to 1973 “boat tail” Buick Rivieras were controversial both at the time and in the present day. While some enthusiasts love the distinctive rear styling as envisioned by Bill Mitchell and executed by Jerry Hirshber, others find… more»

36,428 Mile Survivor: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

My well-known weakness for large convertibles has me following this auction here on eBay, despite the fact that I know it will end up way out of my price range (and I’m not helping by posting it on Barn… more»

Blank Canvas: 1969 Dodge A108 Corey Cruiser

Dodge A100’s were already great vans, and comparable to the Volkswagen Van in a camping arena. But Corey Cruiser upped the ante with this safari styled roof and camper conversion. This Dodge came from the desert, so the body… more»

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