Survivor Cars

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

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Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin

The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»

Same Family Since the ’50s: 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

From 1933 and 1942, the Master and Master Deluxe were the “bread and butter” cars of Chevrolet. They were joined later in the run by the Special Deluxe as a fancier family automobile. The war effort that began in… more»

One Owner Turbodiesel: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

The premise of buying a car that has been looked after by one owner since new adds enormous appeal to any vintage car. In fact, it can transform an otherwise ordinary car into something special, and that’s certainly the… more»

33k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We’ve recently seen a few stunning low-mile classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo continues that trend. It presents superbly, which is unsurprising considering it has a genuine 33,000 miles showing on its… more»

Clean as a Whistle! 1964 Ford Falcon Futura

Ford joined the “new” compact car movement in 1960 with the Falcon. It would become one of the best sellers in that market segment and was around until 1970, just after being succeeded by the Maverick. The second generation… more»

350/4-Speed: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Some classics appear on the market, ticking almost every box an enthusiast could want as they contemplate a candidate to park in their garage. Such is the case with this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It has avoided all of… more»

It’s a Hemi! 1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis

The New Yorker was Chrysler’s finest car in 1956 (if you exclude the Imperial, which was spun off as a separate make the year before). And in the New Yorker fold, the St. Regis was as fancy as it… more»

24k-Mile Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mainstream product from 1961 to 1966. They were the equivalent of the Chevrolet Chevelle in terms of size. The cars were redesigned in 1963, and the Classic and the upscale Ambassador were named… more»

John Wayne’s Ride! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice

The 1975 edition of the Caprice would be the last year for full-size convertibles from Chevrolet. That only left Cadillac to field a drop-top in 1976 before the company discontinued them – for a while, at least. We’re told… more»

BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton

This 1930 Ford Model A doesn’t just present superbly because the owner believes it could be a fairly rare bird. It is a Canadian-built Phaeton, and he believes it might be the only one in existence. It has hibernated… more»

Old School Motor Coach: 1931 Mack Greyhound Bus

We take for granted that we can now travel across our great country in just a few hours by plane, or a few days by automobile.  You can still even cross the country by train or bus a few… more»

61k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Claims of low original mileage for any classic should typically be treated cautiously if there is no firm documentary evidence. However, piecing together the history of this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 makes the seller’s contention that it has a… more»

Plush Burgundy Velour, Anyone?: 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix

Finally, a Grand Prix that’s in the same state I am (California) and which is old enough (a 1975 model) that it doesn’t have to be subjected to smog checks. And the price? Not terrible at an asking number… more»

Original Paint and Interior: 1956 Packard Patrician Sedan

I am fairly certain that almost every Barn Finds reader could compile a list of at least ten American marques that have been consigned to the dusty pages of history books. One of those would be Packard, a company… more»

5-Speed 4WD: 1990 Subaru Fun Justy

I have always considered my automotive tastes to be eclectic, and there are very few classics that I would categorically exclude from a list of potential candidates to park in my garage if the opportunity presented itself. This 1990… more»

Clean and Original 1978 Ford LTD Woody!

Calling this a woody is a bit of a misnomer, as the “wood” on this wagon is of the fiberglass variety. But regardless of the manmade panels, this is one heck of a car. Located in Seabrook, New Hampshire,… more»

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