Survivor Cars

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

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Not Enough Room: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

I have heard many reasons why an enthusiast might choose to part with a classic, but the one behind this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is one of the more unusual. The seller purchased the car as an investment… more»

Dirt Cheap! 1985 Cadillac Eldorado

If you have long harbored the desire to undertake a first restoration project but have worried about sinking thousands into purchasing a candidate, this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado may have ridden to your rescue. It saw active service until recently… more»

Looks and Power! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural

Some cars represent a triumph of style over substance, with performance that doesn’t befit their looks. However, there are no such issues with this 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural. The classy and sleek exterior is perfectly complemented by an… more»

Nearly New! 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT

Have you ever purchased a new or nearly-new car and socked it away, driving it so sparingly that it accumulated only a few thousand or even hundreds of miles in years? This Pontiac Fiero GT is just such a… more»

One Owner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Choosing to part with a beloved classic is never easy. However, when the vehicle has clocked forty-five years of active service and you have been its custodian since Day One, the stakes are raised to a far higher level…. more»

1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Wagon 283 V8

Those who know me know that I like to try to nail down a vehicle’s factory color, something that most likely doesn’t matter to most people. I don’t sit around all day wearing an ascot and velvet smoking jacket… more»

Cheap 1974 Buick Century Regal Colonnade

Buick made the Colonnade Century line for only a handful of model years, 1973 through 1977. They’re such an “iconic” design that it’s hard to believe they’ve been out of production for almost five decades now. The seller of… more»

Survivor Edition: 1988 Pontiac Bonneville

OK, this 1988 Pontiac Bonneville SE (or Bo-Nev-O-Lee as it was often pronounced in the D.C. area back in the ’80s) is a rather un-barn findy kind of car – in other words maybe not you would expect to… more»

Incredible Estate Find: 1978 Toyota Long Bed

Located in impossibly beautiful St. George, Utah, this 1978 Toyota Long Bed Deluxe Truck (the Hilux name had gone away a couple of years earlier for North America) is one incredible pickup. It’s originally a California truck and the… more»

31K-Mile Barn Find: 1954 Ford F-250

This 1954 Ford F-250 is said to have been with the same family since they bought it new. They say that was 69 years ago so I’m assuming the current owner has purchased it within the last year, since… more»

Triple-Black Survivor: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

I am typically not a huge fan of cars wearing Black paint, but when an owner selects Triple-Black with sparkling chrome, classics of that type are often irresistible. This 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a perfect example of that… more»

Luxurious JDM Import: 1997 Toyota Celsior

Toyota launched Lexus as its luxury marque in 1989, following a path pursued by manufacturers like Ford and General Motors. Interestingly, the company didn’t start using the Lexus badge on its domestic models until 2006. Therefore, this 1997 Celsior… more»

Parked For Years: 1940 Ford Tudor

Our greatest asset at Barn Finds is undoubtedly our readers. Without you, we simply don’t exist. You read our work, praise our success, and correct us when we make glaring mistakes. We always appreciate your input and enjoy featuring… more»

One Family Owned: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville With 46k Original Miles

When assessing the relative merits of a classic they are considering parking in their garage, many enthusiasts place great emphasis on a known ownership history. Being able to trace a car’s story is often reassuring, making this 1956 Cadillac… more»

Reliable Driver: 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

The seller of this 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger – in the proper 1970s shade of Dark Green Metallic with a black vinyl roof, setting off the blackwall tires and full wheelcovers – says that it “starts, runs, and drives… more»

1959 Rambler American Super 2-Door Club Sedan

The seller of this 1959 Rambler American Super two-door Club Sedan doesn’t seem to know too much about it, spec-wise, as they don’t list an engine or show photos of a VIN or serial numbers or anything like that…. more»

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