Survivor Cars

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

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Swiss Time Warp: 1970 Imperial Le Baron Coupé

Imperial embraced “fuselage” styling with the new-for-’69 redesign, with the rounded sides taking cues from aircraft design. Indeed, these full-sized luxury cars transport passengers across long distances in comfort, at speed. This 1970 Imperial Le Baron Coupé in Herrliberg,… more»

44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»

Zero Rust: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger Royal SE 4×4

A full-sized SUV with just two doors? There aren’t many SUVs with this body style configuration being made today, and I can’t even think of one off-hand. No, the new Bronco isn’t a full-sized SUV, I’m talking about one… more»

Restored Muscat Green 1974 Honda CB200

A great around-town bike, Honda’s CB200 isn’t one you’re likely to take on an extended road trip. Maybe in a pinch on a two-lane road with a 55 MPH speed limit, you’d be ok, but I just rode mine… more»

No Rust: 1989 Dodge Raider 4×4 V6 5-Speed

Our own senior writer, Jeff Lavery, showed us a nice Dodge Raider a few months ago here on Barn Finds, and here’s another one to add to the mix. This 1989 Dodge Raider appears unmodified, and the seller says… more»

1981 Chevrolet Chevette Coupe Diesel 5-Speed

Wearing optional Maroon Metallic and Beige two-tone paint, someone checked quite a few boxes when they ordered this Chevette hatchback. It even has color-matched wheels, not to mention the unusual, new-for-1981 Isuzu diesel engine, matched with an Isuzu 5-speed… more»

Surprisingly Stock: 1992 Eagle Talon ES

The long-standing relationship between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi has yielded some desirable sport compact cars over the years. Obviously, for those of us of a certain age, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion is the pairing that immediately comes… more»

Unrestored 1957 International Harvester S-110

How a truck or any vehicle can be around for 68 years and be mostly original, other than regular wear items having been replaced, is mind-blowing to me. That’s a long time for any vehicle to even survive, let… more»

14,600 Miles! 1968 Plymouth Valiant 100

Electric Blue is a perfect color name for this bright blue. I don’t see it too often and automatically assumed it wasn’t a factory color, but it is. This car looks almost like new, which is amazing after almost… more»

Delicious! 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT Coupe

“Because it’s delicious.” That’s why I eat cake at any opportunity, and why I’d like to be the lucky person driving this 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT Coupe tipped to us via Doc. B. It’s come to us as an… more»

All Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

If a low-mile and original survivor is the focus of your classic search, it is hard to ignore this 1972 Chevrolet Nova. From its sparkling paint to its lack of rust and the odometer reading of 44,000 miles, it… more»

1 of 80: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88

Rarity claims are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and these sometimes add little to the potential value of a classic. However, cars sometimes land on our desks where the feature that raises that claim is so significant… more»

Affordable Driver: 1993 Buick Roadmaster

Imagine a world where you could buy a classic with a V8 under the hood, room to easily seat five people, enough creature comforts to make any journey enjoyable, and the whole package could be yours for under $6,000…. more»

1966 Shelby GT350 Sold New by Carroll Shelby

Certain attributes and characteristics add to the inherent value of a classic, while others serve as interesting conversation starters. That this 1966 Shelby GT350 was sold new by Carroll Shelby himself probably falls into the second category. However, the… more»

Two-Door Survivor: 1990 Ford Tempo

Offered as both a four-door and two-door sedan, Ford’s Tempo was often thought of as a younger sibling to the Taurus, although the Tempo beat the Taurus to the market by a couple of years. This 1990 Ford Tempo… more»

1965 Honda C100 With Rare Roadster Kit

Any time your vehicle is compared to such big names as the Ford Model T, the Jeep, or the Volkswagen Beetle, you know you’re on the right track. Honda’s Super Cub motorcycle is such a vehicle, often lumped along… more»

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