Survivor Cars

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

Barn Find Ford: 1954 Ford F-Series

This hidden gem is in Batesville, VA, just southeast of beautiful Charlottesville, former home of Thomas Jefferson. This cool, black truck is posted here on craigslist for an asking price of $9,300. The seller lists this truck as an F-150 but… more»

Big in Barcelona: 1977 AMC Matador

Polarizing doesn’t begin to describe the AMC Matador, which stood out in an era of automotive design flooded with “personal luxury” coupes. This short-lived demographic of cushy, flamboyant big body coupes put a priority on style, and special editions… more»

Orange Crush: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sport

Orange you glad to see this car? (Hello? Is this thing on?) This 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sport Sedan is here on craigslist in Cedar Mill, Oregon with an asking price of $7,000! That price may seem high, especially for a… more»

Sneaky Survivor: 1972 Ford Pinto

This Pinto is showing 60k on the odometer and is claimed to have been off the road since at least 2002. It appears to be in amazing condition too! Well, for the most part at least. The first few… more»

Big Bird In BC: 1976 Ford Thunderbird

I wish I would have looked this good when I was 40 years old. This 1976 Ford Thunderbird is here on craigslist in Langley, BC in Canada, ten miles north of Blaine, Washington. The asking price is a very… more»

Indy Car: 1966 Ford Mustang

Indianapolis, IN is the home of this project 1966 Ford Mustang found here on craigslist. Cash is the only option here and they’re asking $5,400 or best offer for this project. The seller says that this car “runs and drives,… more»

15 Years In A Barn: Dad’s 1978 Gremlin GT

As we have discussed before, Gremlins are one of the more polarizing cars we cover here on Barn Finds. Come to think of it, Pintos and Vegas, especially Cosworths, are the same way. One could make a case for the… more»

Save A Marriage: Buy This Beautiful Fiero!

For Pontiac Fiero enthusiasts, the 1988 models were special for at least two reasons. The first of these is that the General finally let the engineers put the front suspension they originally wanted to on the Fiero, rather than… more»

Cannonball Replica: 1978 Dodge Sportsman

If you loved the movie Cannonball Run, then you likely remember the Transcon Medi-Vac van that was a real-deal racer piloted by the legendary Brock Yates in the actual running of the 1979 race. This impressive replica of the souped-up… more»

Original Brass: 1911 Buick Touring Model 33

Automotive interests shift as time passes. Many cars are popular today because they fill the memories of people’s youth. As those individuals eventually pass away though, there’s no one left to carry the torch. We have seen this happen… more»

Great Little Car: 1980 Mazda GLC Wagon

Get the swim fins and shark repellent, this 1980 Mazda GLC wagon is found in Kapolei, Hawaii and is listed here on craigslist for a mere $2,700. Yes, it’s in Hawaii, but I know that there are a lot… more»

Baby Got Back: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback

This good-looking 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback is listed on craigslist with an asking price of $6,500. This is a big car, at least big-looking, but it’s only about 8″ longer than a 2016 Ford Fusion.

25,000 Original Miles: 1985 Jeep Scrambler

Like Corvettes and Range Rovers, the intended use of a vehicle – the very qualities that make it famous – can also result in it becoming damn near impossible to find an example in good condition. Jeeps obviously fall… more»

Old Guard: 1958 Imperial Hardtop

Up until recently, the big, wide late ‘fifties and early ‘sixties Imperials were overlooked by collectors. Some owners found this frustrating, but quite a few Imperial fanatics were pretty happy, as they could acquire the cars of their dreams… more»

MPG Champ: 1988 Honda CRX HF

This is a 1988 Honda CRX HF in Superior Blue Metallic. This blue shoe is found in “Gold Country”, California here on craigslist with an asking price of $2,950. You could run 1,373 gallons of gas through this car… more»

Join The Rotary Club: 1971 Mazda RX-2

Are you ready to join the Rotary Club? No, not that one, the Mazda Rotary Club. This 1971 Mazda RX-2 found here on eBay is a California survivor and it’s ready and waiting for you to finish it up and take… more»

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