Survivor Cars

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

Mar 20, 2026 7:54pm MDT • For Sale • 8 Comments

33K-Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

I always get a little sad when I see a late 1970s Cadillac, because I know how unkind the 1980s was to the brand. While Cadillac has weathered the storm and has a pretty decent lineup of vehicles today,… more»

Mar 20, 2026 6:00pm MDT • For Sale • 20 Comments

Triple Almond Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

At first glance, this seems like any other white Ford Mustang. But as you keep staring at it, you can see it’s not a simple white paint job but a touch creamier than that, and as the seller confirms,… more»

Mar 20, 2026 5:00pm MDT • For Sale • 22 Comments

Everything Works But The Engine! 1976 AMC Pacer X

The seller shows a couple of photos of a nice Pacer in their listing, somewhat of a tricky thing to drawing in people to click on the listing. I guess that’s pretty common in this era, but once you… more»

Mar 20, 2026 2:00pm MDT • For Sale • 13 Comments

28k Original Miles: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

The reality is that many off-roaders become battered and bruised following years of delving into the wilderness. However, there are exceptions to almost any rule, as demonstrated by this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer. This classic is an unrestored survivor, and… more»

Mar 20, 2026 12:00pm MDT • For Sale • 21 Comments

28k Original Miles: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000

We see an incredibly diverse selection of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I know we have a passionate group of readers drawn to small European sports cars. If you share those feelings, this 1980 Fiat Spider… more»

Mar 20, 2026 10:00am MDT • For Sale • 9 Comments

66k Original Miles: 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra

I’ve recently focused on classic Convertibles when suggesting options for summer fun. However, I feel that I have neglected readers who prefer to plunge into the wilderness to commune with Mother Nature. If you fall into that category, this… more»

Mar 20, 2026 5:00am MDT • For Sale • 13 Comments

Storage Unit Find: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 150

Appearing to have been worked pretty hard during its life, this 1978 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup comes across as a diamond in the rough in the seller’s description. Maybe I’m being too picky, which could be the… more»

Mar 19, 2026 5:00pm MDT • For Sale • 16 Comments

Lift Kit Added: 1988 AMC Eagle 4X4

Because of their size, American Motors often had trouble competing with Detroit’s “Big 3”. So, they were willing to think outside the box and offer products that others didn’t. Like the 1980s Eagle, which used Jeep-like technology applied to… more»

Mar 19, 2026 11:00am MDT • For Sale • 12 Comments

Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»

Mar 19, 2026 8:00am MDT • For Sale • 11 Comments

All Original: 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible

Some enthusiasts refuse to compromise, accepting nothing but total originality in any classic. If you share those sentiments, you will probably like this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. The seller has been its custodian since 2000, protecting this survivor… more»

Mar 18, 2026 9:00pm MDT • For Sale • 31 Comments

$2,500 Or Best Offer: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout

There aren’t many vehicles for sale under $5,000 anymore, and it seems like $10,000 is about the minimum for one that’s even remotely usable and somewhat reliable, not to mention something interesting. This 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is certainly… more»

Mar 18, 2026 4:00pm MDT • For Sale • 24 Comments