Survivor Cars

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

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Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»

13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition

I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»

Stunning Interior: No Reserve 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

I find it fascinating that while some enthusiasts will gladly tackle major rust repairs or mechanical rebuilds on project vehicles, a surprising number find the prospect of an interior retrim daunting. That is slightly sad because there are few… more»

’80s Muscle Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National

Buick changed the automotive landscape with the Grand National. It demonstrated that a genuine muscle car didn’t need a V8 under the hood to provide exhilarating performance. This 1987 example is no exception, and the first owner’s decision to… more»

Original L82/4-Speed: No Reserve 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

There are many reasons to like this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. From its desirable drivetrain combination to its low odometer reading and the long list of factory options, it possesses something that will appeal to almost any taste. However, it… more»

Parked For a Decade: 1955 Chrysler Windsor

Some classics emerge from hiding and seem to tick many of the right boxes for potential buyers seeking a vehicle to restore or preserve. This 1955 Chrysler Windsor is a perfect example, having spent over a decade in dry… more»

1985 W100 4×4 and 1982 D150 Dodge Pickups

The seller of these two Dodge pickups says they want to sell one of them, but for $12,500, why not just buy both? One is a 1985 Dodge Ram W100 short bed Sweptline 4×4 with a 360 V8 for… more»

Fully-Assembled Kit Car: 1970 Bradley GT

Bradley Automotive was a producer of fiberglass kits and (to a lesser extent) complete kit cars in the 1970s. The GT, based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis, was their first and most popular model. The company had a complicated… more»

1975 Ford F-250 Custom Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed

Here’s another big box-checker for you pickup fans, and I mean big. A Wimbledon White over Raven Black “Regular Tu-Tone” paint combination is somewhat rare to see, but I like it. The seller has this great-looking 1975 Ford F-250… more»

Best In The World? 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT

For the most part, I never actually see the vehicles I write about here on Barn Finds, but I am actually going to get up close and personal with this 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series VI Pinin Farina… more»

One Of A Kind: 1932 Auburn Speedster Special

This is a one-of-a-kind offering, a 1932 Auburn Special Speedster that was turned into a race car in the mid-1930s. Now Buick-powered, it’s offered here on eBay in Denver with a jaw-dropping asking price of $175,999. The story goes… more»

Nicest One Left? 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback

As confusing as you’d expect with a Datsun/Nissan in the late 1970s, this 1979 Datsun 210 Hatchback is known as a Nissan Sunny B310 in its home market and other places, but they were known as the Datsun 210… more»

Southern Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

Where I grew up, as with most people, I’m guessing, it was Ford vs. Chevy. Being a car guy (car = any motorized vehicle, basically), I like anything and everything now, but I leaned hard toward Ford trucks growing… more»

Update: 1978 Lancia Beta 1800 Coupé

UPDATE – This 1978 Lancia Beta coupé has arrived on the scene again, looking for a new owner just about a year after it was last sold. We featured it in January of 2024. The current owner has listed… more»

Rarest Sting-Ray? 1971 Schwinn Krate Grey Ghost

I like the lighting and location the seller of this 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost used when they took these photos. It looks like it’s under a street light or someone snuck into a closed mall and stopped to… more»

One Owner Wagon: 1970 Datsun 510

There are a few things that get enthusiasts excited: first, free car. It doesn’t happen often but when it does, it rarely matters how bad it is. The second is original owner. If you can find a car in… more»