Survivor Cars

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

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55 MPH 3-Wheeler! 2008 ScootCoupe

If you live in or visit a popular tourist destination, you’ve probably seen a ScootCoupe or more running around. They’re a two-seat (side-by-side) scooter that can be rented by the hour or the day and they resemble a big… more»

Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car

Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars.  People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»

38K Original Miles! 1954 Plymouth Plaza Suburban

Move over Nomad! Chevrolet wasn’t the only game in town in the ’50s with a two-door station wagon. Actually, all of the domestic auto manufacturers offered such a body style in that era it’s just that the stylish Nomad… more»

33K-Mile One-Owner! 1997 Lincoln Continental

The ninth-generation front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental is still quite luxurious, quiet, solid, and steady, although a lot of us seem to think that rear-wheel drive is the only way luxury cars should be configured. I would have a serious… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible

Many enthusiasts are drawn by the lure of classic Convertibles, which is understandable. They offer excellent opportunities to hit the road on sunny days with the wind in your hair to revel in all Mother Nature offers. This 1981… more»

Mostly Original: 1961 Ford Falcon

Let’s be honest; Robert McNamara was never cut out for the car industry. More at home in an accounting office than a design studio or an engineering workshop, he viewed automobiles as a way to make money, and nothing… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Buick Special Model 48D

UPDATE – The seller has removed their reserve! They’ve also added more photos to the gallery. You don’t need to be a ’50s Buick fanatic to appreciate this fantastic find! This 1954 Buick Special Model 48D has been parked… more»

Muscle Drop-Top: 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible

It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible demonstrates that we can go close. This exceptionally tidy classic features stunning looks, impressive performance, and a long list of factory… more»

Just Two Owners! 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We’ve seen a lot of the fourth-generation Chevy Monte Carlos here on Barn Finds (1981 to 1988 years). And, interestingly, most of them seem to be the NASCAR-inspired Aerocoupe from 1986 and 1987. But that’s not the case with… more»

Drop-Top for Trade: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

If you’re looking for a first-generation Chevy Corvair, the 1964 model might be the one to get. Many of the handling issues that drew ire from safety crusader Ralph Nader had been resolved and the output of the air-cooled… more»

Power Windows! 1959 Ford Ranchero “Ute”

Ford introduced not one but two new creative products in 1957 that were not matched by Chevrolet (at least right away). One was the Skyliner, the car with the retractable hardtop. The other was the Ranchero, a utility vehicle… more»

JDM Pivoting Scooter: 2000 Honda Gyro UP

Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) motorcycles are often quite different from the versions that we received here in North America. I can’t get enough of them and have owned a few different models, and still do. This interesting 2000 Honda… more»

Dusty Highboy: 1973 Ford F250 4×4

Ford F250 “Highboys”(not an official Ford term) were abundant and relatively cheap about a decade back; now, they are seeing an uptick in prices and popularity. Highboy is typically the term used for the 4X4 versions of the trucks…. more»

14k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Exactly what defines a classic? If you were to pose that question to a group of enthusiasts, you would undoubtedly receive answers combining a range of different attributes. The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera may not instantly spring to mind,… more»

29k Mile 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday

I have written for Barn Finds for over six years, and I am always astounded by the approach taken by some sellers. Take this 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sedan as a prime example. It presents beautifully, features a healthy… more»

Time Capsule: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 5-Speed

Looking great in Pawnee Tan and either Dark Shadow Blue or Twilight Blue, this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat SuperCab is even more interesting having a five-speed manual and being in time-capsule condition. This is a rear-wheel drive truck,… more»

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