Survivor Cars

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

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Nicest One Left? 37K-Mile 1984 Pontiac 6000 STE

The internet is weird, no wonder there’s so much fake information out there, dividing everyone and turning us all into social media-arguing combatants with total strangers. If you type in “fastest car in 1984” you get so many answers… more»

Restored To Look Old: 1953 Chevrolet 3100

We’ve seen many Chevrolet “Advance Design” pickups here at Barn Finds, tons and tons of them, literally. However, this one may surprise you a bit, it sure surprised me. It may look like an original survivor pickup in outstanding… more»

Low Mile Charity Sale: No Reserve 2005 Cadillac XLR

Combine the words “Cadillac” with “No Reserve” and you are almost guaranteed that the car in question will generate significant interest. Such is the case with this 2005 Cadillac XLR. It perfectly combines luxury with wind-in-the-hair motoring, making it… more»

19k Original Miles: 2003 Ford Mustang GT

It is easy to dismiss post-2000 cars, questioning whether they deserve the title of classics. However, when over two decades have elapsed since our feature car rolled off the line and values are climbing, it is fair to say… more»

Turbocharged Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National

If I were to pick a classic from the 1980s to park in my garage, a 1987 Buick Grand National would sit at the top of the list. The “square-rigger” styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but when you combine… more»

California Survivor: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

I can’t help thinking of country music legends Merle Haggard and Buck Owens when I think of Bakersfield, California. It has nothing to do with this great-looking 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger, that’s just the way it is. In case… more»

BF Exclusive: 1937 Plymouth PT-50 Pickup

The Great Depression hit the entire world hard during the 1930s, and the American automotive industry wasn’t immune from its impact. Sales spiraled downward, and production volumes dropped markedly. It was against that backdrop that this 1937 Plymouth PT-50… more»

Garage-Kept: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

This first photo tells us a lot about the story behind this 1973 Pontiac Firebird 350. The seller states that it is a garage-kept classic, and if this is the spot where it spends its downtime, it is hardly… more»

Small Block V8: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Oldsmobile introduced the mid-size Cutlass Supreme in 1966, joining the also new Toronado in the personal luxury car space. It would go on to become a market leader in this space for more than 20 years. This 1986 edition… more»

72k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

If you are an enthusiast with a growing family, classics like this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS are instantly appealing. Not only do they offer enough interior space to accommodate growing teenagers, but this one is a gem. It presents… more»

Nicest One Left? 1994 Toyota Corolla DX Wagon

Here’s something you don’t see every day on Barn Finds, or ever. We’ve shown quite a few “vintage” (hey, this one is 31 years old, that’s older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers!) Japanese cars here, but… more»

Low Miles: 2000 BMW Z3M Roadster

The modern incarnation of BMW brings to mind luxury sedans, but the company’s history has been peppered with sporty roadsters. The first was a serious competition car made in the 1930s known as the “Crease Roadster“. The coupe version… more»

Older Restoration: 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop

Finding a classic that presents well, has no apparent rust problems, and is an affordable turnkey proposition can be challenging. However, this 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop ticks those boxes. The seller revived it last year after several years of… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Monza

The Chevy Monza was based on the Vega platform with the ills of that car (hopefully) resolved. It competed against the likes of the Ford Mustang II in the sporty subcompact market. Each GM division (except Cadillac) would get… more»

Keep It An EV, Or?… 1971 B&Z Electra-King

This shape is hard to forget, like seeing me on the beach. Once this form is burned into your brain it’s there forever. We’ve seen around eight B&Z Electra-King EVs here on Barn Finds over the last decade or… more»

Rebuilt 292 V8: 1961 Ford F-100 Unibody

It’s hard to escape the “patina” on this 1961 Ford F-100 Unibody pickup, it appears to be part of the overall scheme, or theme, of this truck. With the faded sign painted on each door, I’m sure it’s a… more»