Survivor Cars

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

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59k Original Miles: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford adopted a “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” approach when developing the 1969 Mustang Boss 302. Produced purely as a homologation special for the cut-throat Trans Am Series, its engine bay housed a very special V8 that proved… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1993 Cadillac Allanté

There are moments in automotive history when a manufacturer will bring together a selection of extremely good ideas to produce a car that fails in the showroom. Such was the case with the Cadillac Allanté. The vehicle featured crisp… more»

Arizona Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback

Most of us know that although a sunny and dry year-round climate can help preserve vehicles, as far as not being rusted out from road salt goes, it can also be harsh on paint and interiors due to that… more»

1966 AMC Ambassador 990 Convertible 327 V8

By 1966, the Ambassador was a Rambler no more, at least in name. The ’65 Rambler Ambassador line was updated a bit with subtle tweaks, and they were now the AMC Ambassador. The seller refers to this beautiful 1966… more»

Part of a 100-Car Estate: 1973 Buick Riviera

Arctic White with a burgundy interior gives this 1973 Buick Riviera a clean look, despite the wire wheels. It was reportedly part of an estate with over 100 cars and had been parked for many years until the owner… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Datsun B210

While not as sought after as its sibling, the Datsun 510, these B210s are starting to gain a dedicated following. Finding solid and clean original examples is nearly unheard of, as most were abused and sent to the recycler… more»

Heavily Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy Pace Car Edition

No month of May would be complete without a Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car Edition, and this 1969 SS Convertible seems like an appropriate inclusion during a period when we have seen vehicles of this type from many marques… more»

59k Original Miles: 1976 AMC Pacer

What do the Ford Pinto and AMC’s Gremlin and Pacer have in common? All of these cars spent years as the butt of some often cruel jokes before finding a dedicated following in the classic community. Time has taken… more»

Under 17K Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

When Steve Saleen began modifying Fox body Mustangs, you could buy one of his creations right off the showroom floor. The work performed by his firm was less performance-oriented than it’s become over the last few decades, but the… more»

Solid Project: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition

We’ve recently seen an influx of Indy Pace Car Editions from various marques crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Ford Mustang continues that trend. It is a solid project candidate featuring the desirable V8/4-speed mechanical combination…. more»

8,288 Miles! 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS

The seller doesn’t give any description at all for this beautiful, gorgeous, looking-like-new, museum-quality (Enough, SG!) 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS. That’s always disappointing when nothing at all is said other than vehicle specs, such as the mileage being… more»

24K-Mile Rambler: 1963 Rambler Classic 770

Crisp and clean was the result of a redesign for the second-generation Rambler Classic line, and it was quite an update. It was so impressive that Motor Trend named the whole lineup as its 1963 Car of the Year…. more»

BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

At a quick glance, you might not realize just how special this beautiful C4 Corvette is. Not only is it a 38k-mile survivor, but it’s a ZR-1! The fourth-generation Corvette was already a serious performance upgrade over the previous… more»

Rust-Free 31K-Mile 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback

It’s always sad to read that someone is helping to sell a car to settle the estate of a person who clearly loved their vehicle for decades. This 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback is one of those vehicles. It… more»

Low Miles: 1953 Chrysler Windsor Club Coupe

This Chrysler Windsor benefits from low miles and a club coupe body style, notching it above the lowly sedan in terms of desirability. It’s listed on facebook Marketplace for $13,900 – an aggressive price given comparable sales over the… more»

Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»