Survivor Cars

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

Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic

Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»

Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E

Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us.  However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable?  Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»

Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed

The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»

Much Recent Work: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Purchasing a classic can sometimes be a lucky dip, with buyers often unsure about the overall health of the vehicle they are considering. However, there seem to be no such questions hanging over this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The… more»

Original 400: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom

After the relatively disappointing sales results posted by the First Generation Bronco, the 1979 tally must have brought a smile to the faces of Ford Executives. An increase of 400% over the best figure mustered by its processor confirmed… more»

One-Owner Garage Find: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500

The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»

23k Original Miles: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

This 1970 Cadillac Eldorado isn’t any old classic. From its original paint to its monster V8, it seems to have something for everyone. However, it is the odometer of 23,800 original miles that places it in a league of… more»

Super Clean Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to write about classics that are obviously valued and treasured by their owners. Such is the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. From its… more»

Spotless and Rare: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Limited Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and almost every manufacturer has trodden that path at some point. However, some classics achieve that status due to unforeseen circumstances. The 1977 Pontiac Can Am is a perfect… more»

Sebring Edition With 40K Miles: 1979 Porsche 924

Porsche struggled to develop a more economical sports car to place in their dealerships in the seventies.  The company first took a beating from enthusiasts with the 914.  Their criticisms were that the car was more Volkswagen than Porsche… more»

21k Original Mile: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some claims withstand closer scrutiny than others. The seller states that this 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am has a genuine 21,000 miles showing on its odometer. If that can… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon

This 1985 AMC Eagle Limited is an exceptionally tidy Wagon. It doesn’t merely look good, because it is in excellent mechanical health, and the first owner loaded it with desirable factory options. It has been the seller’s pride and… more»

51K Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

We’ve seen some nearly mint third-generation Camaros here on Barn Finds lately, but few (if any) of them have been base Sport Coupes like this one. It has no T-Tops. It has no ground effects. It doesn’t even have… more»

Sienna Orange Survivor: 1974 AMC Gremlin X

Is there a better color for a 1974 AMC Gremlin X than Sienna Orange? I think not. Even with 59,000 miles, this is the nicest Gremlin that I’ve seen and the seller has provided some of the best all-around… more»

Price Slashed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Update 09/27/2024: It is often said that he who hesitates is lost, but that isn’t the case with this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It appears the seller didn’t taste success last time we saw this classic, so they are… more»

One Owner 18k Miles! 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

The Caprice is one of Chevrolet’s most venerable nameplates. It was applied to a luxurious version of the Impala in 1965 and became a series of its own the next year – and stuck around for the next 50… more»

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