Survivor Cars

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

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Fully Loaded: 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Buyers typically handed over the cash for Station Wagons as practical family transport. However, this 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser demonstrates that it was possible to combine that inherent practicality with luxury. From its third-row seating to its range of… more»

Elvis Presley’s Final Caddy: 1977 Cadillac Seville

It is no secret that Elvis Presley loved Cadillacs. It would be equally fair to assume that the company held Elvis in high regard. It is believed that throughout his life, The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll purchased over… more»

Private Museum Dweller: 1981 Datsun 310 GX

In the early 1980s, Nissan still sold its cars in the U.S. with Datsun badging. One of the company’s subcompacts was the Pulsar, sold as the Datsun 310 in the U.S. Available in 1981 with a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine… more»

Former Race Survivor: 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power

The survival rate for former racing machinery is typically not high, with some sacrificing their key mechanical components to later vehicles as their competition days end. This 1964 Pontiac GTO is an exception to that rule. Not only has… more»

28k-Mile 4-Door Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD

The Ford LTD was born in 1965 as an extension of the Galaxie 500. The idea was to move part of Ford’s full-size line-up into the luxury car arena. The move was successful and the LTD was soon followed… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon

There are many reasons why a classic car might find itself in hibernation, some more complex than others. This 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon succumbed to a simple brake issue, which has seen it spend the past forty-three years… more»

Original, But Needs Restoration: 1928 Ford Model A

As we creep towards the 100th anniversary of the first Ford Model A rolling across the assembly line, this iconic car is still very popular with restorers and collectors.  It was the last car that you could say Henry… more»

Update: 1959 King Midget Model 3

UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»

“Rust-Free” Older Restoration: 1974 Ford Pinto

Here’s proof that some people actually do restore cars like a 1974 Ford Pinto. It isn’t always Hemi Cudas, Corvettes, and other muscle cars. For what it’s worth (zero), I’m all for restoring cars like Pintos, Vegas, Gremlins, Pacers,… more»

29k Original Miles: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

It was only a few years ago that it was hard to classify any cars produced at the turn of the century as genuine classics. However, when a vehicle is inherently desirable, and the manufacturer is a distant memory,… more»

Original Paint: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Some classics are what I refer to as a “swings and roundabouts” proposition, as demonstrated by this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has protected its steel but has taken… more»

Decades In New Mexico: 1971 Dodge D100 383 V8

Coming from three states known for having mostly rust-free vehicles, this 1971 Dodge D100 pickup has a sea of surface rust on the top surfaces but appears to be in really solid condition otherwise. The seller says it’s a… more»

Only 3,400 Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

In the mid-1980s, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z, an option on the Camaro Z28. The car took advantage of the manufacturer’s association with the International Race of Champions, hence the IROC name. The 1986 edition would be the most popular… more»

12k-Mile Survivor? 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura

If you were building a Top 10 list of collectible automobiles, would the Ford Fairmont make that list? No, I didn’t think so. Built from 1978 to 1983, it was the successor to the popular Maverick and sold well… more»

Holy Grail Barn Find- ’32 Hot Rod Roadster Survivor Built in 1949

One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is interacting with all the readers out there who take time out of their lives to read these posts and do a little bench racing while writing about this… more»

High-End Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

The GT badge helped cement the First Generation Mustang’s place in automotive history. It represented the factory’s high-performance offering and remained available until the sensational Mach 1 hit the market. Our feature classic is a 1966 GT Fastback that… more»

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