Survivor Cars

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

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20K-Mile Luxury Survivor? 1981 Buick Riviera

Made in Linden, New Jersey, this beautiful, low-mileage 1981 Buick Riviera now resides in Sarasota, Florida. The seller lists the mileage as being 20,878, and this is one case where it looks like it could be a 20k-mile car… more»

1999 Ford F-350 SuperCab 4×4 Diesel 6-Speed

“Deer alerts? We ain’t got no deer alerts! We don’t need no deer alerts. I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ deer alerts!” To misquote the man with the gold hat in Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Looking… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some classics are so stunning that it seems impossible to identify their greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and the potent V8 under the hood,… more»

On/Off Survivor Bike: 1974 Suzuki TS185L Sierra

The Silver Mist paint has seen better days in certain areas, but this 1974 Suzuki TS185L Sierra looks like a really nice all-around survivor on/off-road bike for those of us who don’t need massive power. The seller has it… more»

9k Mile Survivor: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Mercury Cougar is one of those cars that seemed to change and adapt to market trends successfully, starting out as a pony car in 1967 as a corporate counterpart of the Ford Mustang.  Buyers loved it, and the… more»

21K Mile One-of-One: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

It’s almost meme-worthy at this point how some enthusiast circle demographics are prone to looking at every last production detail to assess the rarity of their car. The classic one is the C5 Corvette owner, and while it is… more»

Streamline Sweetie: 1940s Oliver Row Crop 60

Oliver’s line of beautiful, stylized tractors looks almost like something a child would draw if you asked them to draw a tractor. The heart of the Streamline Moderne Era was the 1930s and ’40s, and this 1940s Oliver Row… more»

Original 383: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Once Pontiac unveiled the GTO, it seemed that virtually every American manufacturer joined the horsepower race with its own muscle car. Plymouth was no exception, and this 1969 Road Runner is a perfect example of the breed. The 383ci… more»

Rust-Free 1990 Chevrolet Corsica LTZ V6 5-Speed

Made for 10 model years, Chevy’s Corsica only came in a four-door body style, but buyers could choose between a trunk or a rear hatchback. This 1990 Chevrolet Corsica LTZ has a trunk, and it can be found here… more»

Frog Eye Find: 1983 Ford EXP 4-Speed

Not to be confused with what some folks refer to as an Austin-Healey “Bug Eye Sprite,” Ford’s unusual face, or fascia, for its first-generation EXP has sometimes been known for its frog eye-like headlights. This 1983 Ford EXP can… more»

Pass the Grey Poupon! 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Cars made and sold by Rolls-Royce and Bentley were often featured on TV shows like The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. But seldom do you find one that’s 40 years old, in great shape, and having only 25,000… more»

High-Roller: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

This high-roller car is located in the very definition of a high-roller city: Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s a perfect setting for this car, and the seller took some good photos, other than sadly not bothering to pop the hood… more»

Outhouse Find! 1979 Century Toilet In Espresso Brown

You know, it’s amazing what comes across the Barn Finds tip line. Take this ’79 Century for example, submitted by “disgruntled member”. At first, I assumed, OK, a slant-back Buick Century. Well, no slant back and no Century. It… more»

Pure Muscle: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Few cars represent the height of 1960s muscle like a 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible, and this example, currently listed on eBay, offers a nearly completed ground-up restoration with serious performance credentials. The seller states they’ve lost interest in finishing… more»

1969 International Scout 800A 304 V8 4-Speed

This Alpine White over Apache Gold 1969 International Scout 800A isn’t perfect, as you can see in the photos, but it’s nicer than a lot of the examples we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. It has… more»

23K Original Miles: 1988 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

Another day, another Saab 900 Turbo cabriolet. This time, it’s an even lower mileage example, with just over 23,000 miles on the clock. When it comes to convertibles, it’s hardly uncommon for a car to show only modest signs… more»

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