Survivor Cars

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

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Good Deal? $5k 1990 Buick Reatta

Buick almost created a legendary car in the Reatta, with talk of the production car having rear-wheel drive and a supercharged V6 engine. As it is, it’s hard to argue with the wow factor of the design and quality,… more»

World’s Only? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Sedan

Having spent a lot of time over the last few years digitally turning four-door cars into two-door cars, and two-door cars into four-door cars, this isn’t mine! This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Sedan is the real deal, built by… more»

24K Original Miles: 1985 Cadillac Seville

When the second-generation Cadillac Seville was introduced, America’s predominant luxury brand was trying to combat a challenge it still wrestles with today: how to win over younger buyers and get them into the showroom. The dramatic redesign of the… more»

Ultimate Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

We live in an age when people are willing to attach the “survivor” tag to any classic, even one that has undergone a faithful restoration. My interpretation of a survivor is a car that is as it left the… more»

Original Paint? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible

The seller claims that this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible has been meticulously preserved, suggesting that its paint is original. If that is accurate, its presentation will draw praise from enthusiasts focused on genuine survivors. The big-block hiding… more»

True Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

UPDATE 01/17/2025: It is always fascinating to gauge reader feedback on cars that we feature at Barn Finds. This 1988 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible is a perfect example. We originally saw this classic in November 2024, and some readers believed… more»

No Reserve: Low-Mileage 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado

It’s healthy to come clean about one’s flaws; therefore, I’ll say it: I’m a Toronado snob. The brutally handsome 1966 Toronado is top ten, maybe top five, on my “list,” so I tend to look askance at its successors…. more»

Eye-Catching Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

UPDATE – This 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT is listed for sale again after it was featured last December here on Barn Finds. It’s posted again, here on eBay  It previously “sold” for $40,100, but the sale must have… more»

Survivor Sedan: 1969 Chrysler Newport

Silver SUV after silver SUV, followed by black SUVs and white SUVs. Has resale mania taken all the guts and glory out of vehicle buyers these days? It’s gotten to the point that some vehicle companies are barely even… more»

Too Hip to be Square: 1992 Volvo 240 Sedan

Got a kid ready to go to college? Need a commuter for around town? We have just the car for you, and not only will its reputation for safety and reliability impress you, it’s creeping up on “cool” status…. more»

Project Pickup: 1949 Studebaker 2R10

Gearing up a new vehicle design is hard enough normally, but after several years of literally a world war when you’re throwing everything you have into a victory, it’s understandable that it took a few years for totally new… more»

Beautiful Convertible: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

Consumer confidence was sky-high during the late 1950s, and nowhere was this better demonstrated than in the new car market. Manufacturers produced vehicles that pushed the boundaries of luxury, style, and cutting-edge engineering as they sought to liberate potential… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1983 Honda Civic Sedan 5-Speed

The original owner of this Savoy Brown 1983 Honda Civic Sedan is said to have put it in storage for 20 years until the seller bought it “a while ago”, and the seller has since gotten it back in… more»

C3 Finale: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Man, what a run! Fifteen years for the C3 Corvette and this 1982 Collector’s Edition is the swan song. Much changed from the inaugural 1968 version? You bet! The basics were still there and the unmistakeable Mako-Shark lines were… more»

Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»

Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol

The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»

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