Survivor Cars

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

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Out to Pasture: 1965 Shelby GT350 Barn Find

UPDATE 1/21/11 – Sold for the fitting amount of $350k. This could be one of the best muscle car barn finds to come to market so far this year. We can’t think of too many things better than finding… more»

Garage Find Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

UPDATE 1/15/12 – This Bugeye ended up selling for $8,800 with 32 bids. Bugeye Sprites are great fun and we wouldn’t mind finding one tucked away in garage somewhere. This one was found in Helena Montana and it is… more»

Family Sleeper: 1969 Ford Country Sedan Wagon

UPDATE 1/15/12 – This wagon ended up selling for $9,300. Now, don’t laugh. This 1969 Ford Country Sedan Wagon may seem like just any other old station wagon, but take a closer look. This beast has muscle car power… more»

FWD V8: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

Front wheel drive is great where efficiency is concerned, but it usually isn’t the best option for high powered cars. In the 1960’s Oldsmobile decided they wanted to change that image, so they began development of a new front… more»

Save A Tree: 1970 Marcos GT 3.0

The Marcos Motor Company is best known for their wild designs, racing success, and their unique wood construction. This 1970 Marcos GT 3.0 has that unique Marcos styling and the racing pedigree, but not the wooden chassis. In 1969… more»

Winter Driver: Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

UPDATE 1/13/12 – After relisting it, someone hit the Buy It Now for $11,500. Well sold. UPDATE 12/26/11 – The auction ended with 12 bids and a high bid of $6,610. Sadly, the reserve wasn’t met, but we will… more»

Warehouse Wonder: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Update – This amazing Corvette sold for $89,900 with 14 bids. We are glad this Corvette has been pulled out of storage and we hope the new owner will show it, so the rest of us can enjoy it… more»

Claimed Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Update – The auction for this questionable Boss survivor has ended with a high bid of $35,350, but the reserve was never met. We will watch to see if the seller relists the car, but we doubt they will… more»

Deal Breaker: 1970 Jaguar XK-E Barn Find

Update – The listing for this Jaguar has been removed from Hemmings, so we would assume it sold. We hope that everything checks out on this car for the new owner’s sake. The Jaguar E-Type has to be on… more»

Lightweight Cat: 1966 Jaguar Kougar Sport

The Jaguar E-Type maybe one of Jaguar’s greatest sports cars, but Crosthwaite and Gardiner, the creators of the Kougar, saw room for improvement. Crosthwaite and Gardiner, who have been building and restoring race cars since the late 1950s, are… more»

Silver Pagoda: 1971 Mercerdes 280 SL

Sports cars are fun, but sometimes it is nice to have something a little more luxurious for long drives. This ultra low mileage 1971 Mercedes 280 SL combines the best of both worlds. With plenty of power, a smooth… more»

Brazilian Street Stalker: 1977 Puma GTE

Today we are going to look at a Puma, not the big cat that stalks the jungles of Brazil, but the sports car that tore up the streets of Brazil in the ’60s and ’70s. There weren’t many of… more»

One Owner 1962 Corvette Barn Find

We love the first generation Corvette, with its amazing Harley Earl design, lightweight fiberglass body, and fantastic V8 power plant. What we love even more is finding one stashed away in someone’s old barn. This 1962 Corvette has been… more»

1959 Cadillac Series 75 Imperial Sedan Barn Find

Most of us may dream of finding a muscle car or European sports car tucked away in that barn, but we have come across a few oddball finds that we think would be exciting too. Just imagine finding this… more»

Sports Wagon Survivor: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

The 1800ES has always been one of my favorite wagons, but this one just about made my heart stop. This is an all original, rust free, California car. This car looks amazing and would make a great driver. That… more»

Prototype 1990 Jaguar XJ220

We know it isn’t a barn find, but this Jaguar XJ220 is a very rare and special find. There were only 280 production XJ220s built, but this one is even rarer then those. This car is #2 of the… more»