Survivor Cars

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

Nerd Alert! 1979 Dodge B200 Star Wars Van

Polish up those pocket protectors and fire up those plastic, battery-powered lightsabers, this is one cool van! This is a 1979 Dodge B200 Star Wars tribute van and it’s on Craigslist in Lago Vista, Texas, just northwest of the… more»

1 of 626: 1983 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

Color me surprised: I didn’t know a Sunbird could be considered rare. Through the years, I’ve kept an eye on these things because of a weird affinity I have for the turbocharged models. One of my good friends in… more»

Nicest on the Planet: 1978 Plymouth Volaré

This mind-blowingly-perfect 1978 Plymouth Volaré has traveled just 13,661 miles in the last 39 years and it is in absolutely amazing condition. It’s literally like new inside and out, top and bottom, above and underneath. This mind-warping time warp is listed… more»

Luxurious Survivor: 1969 Lincoln MK III

It has been said that you can’t put a price on luxury, but can you put a price on a classic luxury automobile? I think that we, as car enthusiasts, can put a number on this Lincoln, and appreciate… more»

11-Second Quarter Mile? 1970 Opel GT EV

You’re right, there is something different about this 1970 Open GT, this one is an EV! It’s on Craigslist with three asking prices: $2,500 for the car and $2,000 for a crazy “new” electric motor that’ll rocket thing into… more»

All Original! 1969 Bolens Diablo Rouge 502

This red devil is a 1969 Bolens Diablo Rouge 502 snowmobile. It’s hard to tell what it is unless a person was either raised in this era and lived in snow country or they started getting in to vintage… more»

Unrepeatable? As-New Cadillac Allante for $77K

There are moments every car guy says he’s going to be ready for. Most often, it pertains to having the cash and poise to jump on the exact car you’ve been searching for with no hesitation when it comes… more»

Good Grille: 1960 Edsel Ranger

Edsels are fairly polarizing; some love them, some hate them. And sadly, most people make fun of them, or at least they make fun of the grille. Well, this 1960 Edsel Ranger doesn’t have the famous / infamous grille,… more»

First $10K Gets It: 31K Mile ’85 Firebird

When looking at the fan support for the original Smokey and the Bandit series, it’s not surprising there were numerous Trans Ams acquired in the movie’s hayday that mimiced Burt Reynold’s gold-and-black hot rod. It makes me wonder if the… more»

$4,500: 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Josh showed us a Barn Finds Exclusive T-Bird a month ago and here’s another one. This 1983 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,500. This good looking car is located in equally good looking… more»

43,777 Miles: 1978 AMC Concord D/L Sedan

It’s Concord week here on Barn Finds and here’s a 1978 AMC Concord D/L Sedan. This one is wearing the latest in 1978 fashions, a landau vinyl roof. Walk the runway for us would you, Concord? Turn, please, and again. Nice…. more»

34,000 Miles: 1982 Mercury Zephyr Z-7

This fancy Ford Fairmont is actually a sister car, it’s a 1982 Mercury Zephyr Z-7, about as fancy as you could get with the Fairmont/Zephyr twins. This one is on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,900. This zesty… more»

Uncommon Find: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe

Kaiser is famously known for their Jeep background, but when it comes to their automobiles, they typically fell short in the market, and have fallen into obscurity. This 1951 Deluxe is a decent survivor that runs, but needs some work… more»

One Owner Since 1964: Corvette Stingray L76

Overall, most of us can say the thought of a car buyer who regularly “monitors” his target vehicles and then promptly throws it up on eBay to sell leaves a bad taste in our mouths. But, money talks, and… more»

$2,500! 1982 AMC Concord DL Wagon

Have any of you flown on the Concorde SST? As in, the supersonic airplane that is no longer in service? I’m guessing that it was a bit quicker and more posh of a ride than this 1982 AMC Concord DL… more»

20,000 Original Miles: 1991 Honda Civic Hatch

Ah, the venerable Honda Civic. It is rare to find one of these low-spec models in mint condition. Although it’s still difficult to track down any Honda of this vintage in preserved shape, cars like the CRX Si still… more»

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