Survivor Cars

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

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1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-Speed

This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice has an interesting history. The story goes that its first owner was a line worker at Chevrolet’s Oshawa factory, helping build the car that would eventually find its way into their garage. It is a… more»

Homemade Briggs & Stratton Buggy!

Here’s a 1920s-style buggy that some enterprising soul has constructed from plywood, bicycle wheels, and a Briggs & Stratton engine. It runs and drives and has at least a couple of thoughtful details, including a step to aid ingress,… more»

Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some cars effortlessly tick the boxes many enthusiasts consider crucial when seeking a classic to park in their garage. Early examples of Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette are inherently desirable, but this 1968 Convertible lifts that to a higher level. It… more»

Nicest One Left? 1974 Toyota Corolla

Toyota began selling imports in the U.S. in 1958. And added the subcompact Corolla in 1969, which has turned out to be one of its most enduring nameplates. Though well-built for their time, the 1970s Corollas have all but… more»

C-Body Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Newport

Chrysler’s financial woes began as the 1970s charged on. They built mostly gasoline-dependent U.S. automobiles and only had Japanese imports to counteract the subcompacts from Chevrolet and Ford. However, if a big car was to your liking, you might… more»

1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door

We’ve only seen five examples of the 1977 Mercury Marquis here on Barn Finds over the years. The seller has this “Tu-Tone” 2-door posted here on craigslist in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, right across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal,… more»

6k Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Rarity and low-mileage claims can be a slippery slope if the seller doesn’t provide supporting evidence. Such is the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. The seller indicates that the odometer reading of 6,500 miles is genuine… more»

No Reserve 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 593 Original Miles!

We’ve seen a few desirable classics at Barn Finds where an owner has purchased the vehicle, and circumstances have resulted in it being stored for years with only a few miles on the clock. Such is the case with… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289

Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»

Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»

4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental

Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»

1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed

UPDATE – This 1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon is listed for sale again after it was featured back in June. The seller is motivated to make room in his shop, which is why it’s for sale. It’s posted here… more»

Four-Stroke Survivor: 1977 Yamaha XS360-2D

This 360 is a kick-start model only, which is a deal-killer for a lot of riders, especially if they have a prosthetic right leg as the seller does. That’s reportedly why this one is for sale; they can’t start… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1965 Rambler Marlin

  To me, the fastback Rambler Marlin has always been a kind of Rodney Dangerfield character. It didn’t get much respect when it made its debut back in 1965, and it still doesn’t some 61 years later. I always… more»

SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT 390

Mustangs seem to get most of the love from Ford fans, but I think variations of the company’s family cars are much more interesting overall. I like Mustangs, but I love cars like this 1969 Ford Torino GT. This… more»

Well-Preserved: Spoiled 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a personal luxury car in 1967 and added a twist: front-wheel-drive. It was based on the Oldsmobile Toronado E-body platform launched the year before, also as a FWD. This beauty from that first year… more»