Survivor Cars

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

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Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

There is a fear amongst enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt. If this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is an accurate guide, that day should be many years into the future. The… more»

Super Survivor: 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL

Yowsir! This top dog Benz is a real looker and the seller suggests, “This stunning machine is the epitome of style and grace, boasting a sleek and timeless design that still turns heads today.” I can’t argue with that… more»

T-Top: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Tony Primo found this clean 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in Foxlake, Illinois. The car is listed here on Craigslist and the seller is asking $14,500.  The odometer shows 80k miles and the interior shows very little wear…. more»

Factory Paint: 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT

Originality can never be underrated, especially when it revolves around the paint gracing the flanks of a fifty-two-year-old classic. That is the first box ticked by this 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT. The numbers-matching drivetrain and mountain of included documentation… more»

For the Vintage Minimalist: 1980 Toyota Tercel

In the 1980s, if the Toyota Corolla was too fancy for you, the Tercel would have been Plan B. It was the company’s first front-wheel drive product and sold well until it disappeared before the Turn of the Century…. more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino

I feel like I’ve been sitting somewhere covered up for years most of the time, but that’s really the case with this 1986 Chevrolet El Camino, according to the seller. This car appears to be in really nice cosmetic… more»

“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster

It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»

Drive It? 296 Mile 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7

Some classics leave buyers with tough decisions to make, and this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 is one such car. Its presentation is superb and it should provide its new owner with a comfortable motoring experience. The choice the buyer… more»

$1,500 LSC! 1985 Lincoln Continental Mark VII

You can’t get much for $1,500 these days, certainly not a nice-looking luxury car. This 1985 Lincoln Continental Mark VII LSC is about four decades old now and is vintage enough to be older than a decent percentage of… more»

Semi-Survivor: 1972 Dodge Demon 318 V8

Chrysler Corp. had a lot of cool-sounding cars in the 1960s and 1970s. Like the Super Bee, Road Runner, Charger, and Duster. Oh, and let’s not forget the Dodge Demon, which was that division’s version of the Plymouth Duster,… more»

1 of 5: 1967 Ford Thunderbird “Apollo”

From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»

Upgrades Included: 1978 Buick Skylark Landau

UPDATE – This original time capsule 1978 Buick Skylark is still listed for sale after it was featured here on Barn Finds back in early December, but there has been a big drop in the asking price. The seller… more»

First Generation: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra Liftback

Can we forgive Toyota for burying the sporting ambitions of its Supra in the Celica at launch? The Celica was a spritely and economical competitor offered up against Ford’s Mustang, but when Toyota gave it the “Supra” treatment for… more»

Showroom Survivor: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Want to drive the results of a mad scientist-type car designer’s vision, but not put all your kids’ college funds at risk? Then a Bricklin SV-1 might be your ticket. Check out this listing here on craigslist for a… more»

24k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

The Ford Pinto was often criticized due to issues suffered by early vehicles. They were viewed as disposable items, and many found their way to scrapyards decades ago. However, this 1973 Station Wagon is a genuine survivor that has… more»

Supreme Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham

Just as GM’s full-size B-body cars got the shrinkeroo applied for the ’77 model year, the colonnade intermediate A-bodies were dealt the same hand for ’78. It was a big deal at Oldsmobile because the Cutlass colonnades, the ’77… more»

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