Survivor Cars

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

Road-Trip-Ready 1964 Plymouth Fury Station Wagon

For many, many years, a Fury station wagon wouldn’t rate a second look from the average passerby, but old family haulers have enjoyed a spike in popularity over the last couple decades. A solid Fury wagon such as the… more»

16k Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Seville

It’s not unusual at Barn Finds for us to run across decades-old autos that appear to still be in amazing condition, yet some of the sellers frequently provide little or no background information as to why their offering remains… more»

1-of-250: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T

Dodge has applied the Daytona name to various models throughout its history, acknowledging the location’s importance in creating competition legends and the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy that forms part of motorsport history and its marketing strategy…. more»

Low Miles! 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

Whatever we think of the Pinto, millions of ’em were sold. Introduced for model year 1971 in one body style – a fastback sedan – the Pinto was a crisp response to the invasion of compact cars from overseas…. more»

Rust-Free 4×4: 1986 Dodge Power Ram W150

This beefy 4×4 is aptly named Power Ram. It certainly looks as if it could climb mountains and bust through walls. A few decades ago, the Big Three would stick to a basic truck design for years. Chevy kept… more»

Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000 With 18k Original Miles

Some cars are destined to be classics from the moment they hit the showroom floor. Such is the case with the 2001 Honda S2000. The company took the basic concept of the traditional two-seat sports car and by applying… more»

Nearly Forgotten: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe

Tony Primo hits us up with another great tip, this one on a 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe survivor. I am not encouraging you to buy this car by doing this write-up. I am asking, instead, that you make room… more»

Cheap Project: 1980 Plymouth Volare

Some enthusiasts long to tackle a first project build, but find the prospect of sinking potentially thousands of dollars into a luxury undertaking daunting and hard to justify. That is where cars like this 1980 Plymouth Volare ride to… more»

Turbo Diesel S-Class: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL

This great-looking Benz combines some of the best-ever Mercedes components into what feels like a bank vault on wheels (yes, I have experience). After chatting with the owner this morning I’m convinced I’d like to own this car; if… more»

23K-Miles! 1979 Lincoln Mark V

The seller of this 1979 Lincoln Mark V nails it when they say that it’s “gorgeous”, there’s no doubt about that. They also say it’s in “excellent driver-quality condition”, even better. Perfect trailer queens are nice for car shows,… more»

Patina Pickup: 1954 Chevrolet 3100

There’s a lot to be said for classics that offer contrast, and that is undoubtedly the case with this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. Its aged exterior allows the freshly restored interior to stand out in a crowd and is… more»

One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12

Jaguar gave its groundbreaking XKE a final update in 1971, imposing both excitement and trouble upon its devotees. This revision dealt with the creeping horsepower suppression that hounded all carmakers in the 1970s, but it also transformed the car… more»

No Reserve: 1991 Ford Bronco Silver Anniversary Edition

Ford released a Silver Anniversary Edition Bronco in 1991 to celebrate twenty-five years of production. It was an appearance package that brought welcome luxury touches and a comfortable motoring experience. Our feature Bronco is one of those vehicles that… more»

Original Condition 1976 Ford F-150 Bicentennial Edition

The United States of America’s Semiquincentennial (250-year anniversary) is a mere two years away – are you ready? If not, there are worse ways to celebrate a country’s birthday than buying a 1976 Ford F-150 with the Bicentennial Option… more»

One-Owner Wedge: 1979 Triumph TR7

The Triumph TR7 was introduced in 1975 as the successor of the TR6. It’s interesting “wedge” design was marketed as “the shape of things to come” and it looked a lot like a hunk of cheese. Both coupes and… more»

Man Cave Find: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

Nightwatch Blue is one of my favorite colors available on the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am. The Code 29 color was also known as Dark Blue Metallic, which is not as cool a name but may be more descriptive. This… more»

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