Survivor Cars

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

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Desert Survivor: 1984 Honda ATC 125M

This one could be titled: A Good Deal or Too Dangerous? We’ve seen many three-wheel ATCs/ATVs here on Barn Finds and at least I think they’re interesting. I’ve never had trouble riding one but the general consensus is that… more»

Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»

Drives Great: 1988 Buick Riviera With 44k Original Miles

If I could ever give sellers a single piece of advice when listing their classics, it would be to provide the best possible photos. That means not only capturing the car from every angle but attacking it with a… more»

1-of-37? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Making rarity claims can be a slippery slope in the classic world. This is especially true if they are based more on speculation than hard evidence. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible. It is claimed to be… more»

Bargain? 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop

As Hagerty’s most valuable ’66 Scout model, this Sportop appears to have been used as a plow truck. The seller says they’ve owned it 26, which I’m assuming means 26 years, and they aren’t using it anymore. This 1966… more»

Heavy Hauling Survivor: 1951 Peterbilt Tractor

Peterbilt Motors Co. has been producing over-the-road (OTR) tractors since 1939, though its roots go back another 20+ years from a predecessor company (Fageol Motors). The name “Peterbilt” is said to be a hybrid of the founder’s name (Peterman)… more»

Low Miles, One Owner! 2000 Plymouth Prowler

Let’s forget the Prowler for a second, even though this article does feature a 2000 example listed here on eBay. Instead, let’s ask a question: why does a manufacturer build a car like this? A car that wouldn’t have… more»

40K-Miles: 1986 Ford Thunderbird

Nine generations into the Thunderbird run, buyers could get one of the sleekest versions to date. I didn’t say slickest so put away those torches and pitchforks as I know the early T-Birds are most likely the favorites here…. more»

Beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

The owner wants to “make room for new toys,” which is interesting because the photos make clear that this beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 convertible with 60,000 original miles in Loveland, Colorado on Facebook Marketplace is just one of… more»

2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor P71

Despite this car being 15 years old now, I still get a lump in my throat when I see one of these old Crown Vics in the rearview mirror, as I’m driving 5 mph under the speed limit in… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car

It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»

Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»

No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary

Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»

Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»

As-New Condition: 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4×4

Once a 4×4 SUV gets a few years under its belt, it is understandable if it looks a bit rough around the edges. However, this 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is an exception to that rule. From its sparkling paint… more»

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