Survivor Cars

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

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Handbuilt Brit: 1970 Morgan 4/4

Founded in 1910, Morgan Motor Company Limited cemented its reputation by producing hand-built British sports cars. The company’s early offerings featured three wheels, but the 1936 release of the 4/4 marked its first traditional four-wheeler. Our featured 4/4 left… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 Saturn SC2 5-Speed

UPDATE: The seller has lowered their asking price to $3,300! The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a… more»

No Rust or Bondo! 1975 AMC Pacer X

“No rust or bondo,” those are the words of the seller of this incredibly nice-looking 1975 AMC Pacer. Yes, 1975 was the first model year for this (dare I say it?) (oh, what the heck) iconic car. Other than… more»

35k Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car, born in 1960 in unusual fashion. Its engine was air-cooled rather than water-cooled and resided in the back. After 1.8 million copies, the car quietly retired in the Spring of 1969. This… more»

Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1992 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar began in 1967 as a second FOMOCO entry in the new “pony car” market. It was an upscale version of the Ford Mustang, but its direction would change in the 1970s. Years later, the seventh generation… more»

Original 283: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Some classics have so many positive attributes that it’s almost impossible to pick one as the most significant. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is spotless, making it ideal for someone seeking a… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible

Some classics leave you pondering what path to follow once the vehicle in question is safely parked in your garage. This 1960 Continental Mark V Convertible is no different. This recent barn find could be a prime restoration candidate…. more»

1986 Toyota One-Ton Extended Cab Dually

Here’s something we haven’t seen too often at Barn Finds: a one-ton 1986 Toyota pickup with dual rear wheels and a custom cab extension. I’m guessing it was originally made to pull a trailer, but we don’t know for… more»

Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»

Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet were constantly at odds in full-size car sales. The Chevy Impala usually won out over the Ford Galaxie; in 1970, the ratio was 1.75 Chevies to each Ford (on the other… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

The Oldsmobile Delta 88 was chosen to pace the field at the 1977 Indianapolis 500. As was typical GM practice, dealers produced a batch of replicas for sale. This silver-and-black beauty is one of 2,401 replicas built and was… more»

Rare Tribute: 1991 Dodge Dakota Li’l Red Express

The Dakota was a mid-size pickup built by Dodge from 1987 to 2011 across three generations. From 1990-92, Dodge dealers offered a Dakota Li’l Red Express tribute, detailed by a contractor to resemble the D-Series Li’l Red Express trucks… more»

Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Van LS

The recent Labor Day holiday reminds us that any long weekend is a great opportunity to take a road trip. It’s a long-standing tradition to pile into a vehicle that’s just comfortable enough to make it a few hours… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am hides its light under a bushel. Once you look past the tired paint, you find a rock-solid restoration candidate with many new mechanical components. It would allow the winning bidder to indulge in immediate… more»

1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»

BF Exclusive: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

UPDATE – The seller has added videos of their TR8 below! This 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible has spent its life in a dry location, helping to keep it rust-free. It runs and drives well, and has a genuine 24,000… more»