Survivor Cars

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

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1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single-Cab Pickup

The VW Type II or Type 2 pickup, or Transporter, is an interesting vehicle, and in typical Volkswagen fashion, it impacted the types of vehicles available from other manufacturers. It wasn’t the first cab-forward pickup but it’s hard to… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

It is sometimes difficult to determine the popularity of a particular classic, but this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS leaves no such doubts. Its listing has received over 400 views in the past twenty-four hours, and with fifty-eight people adding… more»

Rare 1959 Berkeley SE328

The 1959 Berkeley SE328 is undoubtedly an oddball. They were produced in relatively low numbers and are scarcely seen on the road these days. The company produced about four thousand vehicles within its four years. Despite being rare, these… more»

Never This Nice: 2001 Ford Windstar SEL

Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day: a Ford Windstar in seemingly near-mint condition. In general, minivans lead hard lives and are very rarely kept in anything resembling preserved condition. This seems to apply doubly for domestic minivans… more»

18k Mile 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

The seller purchased this 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham approximately three years ago from the original owner’s estate. The fact that its odometer shows a mere 18,500 original miles suggests it has spent plenty of time hibernating in a quiet… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT

The seller became the custodian of this 1969 Ford Torino GT after purchasing it from the original owner last year. It had hibernated since 1983 but has been revived, ready to find a new home. The seller focused on… more»

Tough Truck: 1997 Ford F-350 XLT 4×4 Diesel

A major box-checker and a contender for Barn Finds’ best photos of 2025, this beautiful 1997 Ford F-350 XLT 4×4 Diesel is one cool truck – well done on the photos, seller! It’s nice to see someone care enough… more»

55k Original Miles: No Reserve 1993 Cadillac Allante

Automotive history demonstrates that the Allante made no real sense. Cadillac, long the purveyors of cars with enough interior space to host a game of tennis, decided that it would add a relatively small two-seat Roadster to its product… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice

As the 1980s evolved and vehicle manufacturers began to get a handle on technology that helped address the engine power losses that resulted from tighter emission regulations, cars that rolled off lines during the 1970s were largely ignored. However,… more»

Nice Trade-In: 1984 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4

We don’t know much about this 1984 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 other than what the VIN tells us. The seller gives one line in their eBay listing, “Nice Ramcharger I took in on trade. All info is as told to… more»

Perfect Patina? 1978 Ford F-150 460 V8

We’ve discussed and/or debated whether surface rust: i.e., patina, is considered “rust” or not many times here on Barn Finds. When I think of rust, I think of rust holes, probably because I grew up in a snow country… more»

Vintage Semi Truck and Trailer: 1949 Ford F-7

If you do the math, only a small percentage of cars and light trucks survive beyond their first ten years.  even fewer are preserved or restored in some way.  Those numbers plummet when it comes to heavy-duty vehicles.  These… more»

Luck O’ The Irish: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP

As you can imagine, we cover Fox Body Ford Mustangs all the time here on BF. Some, such as this 1985 example, are Special Service Package (SSP) police interceptors. None, to the best of my knowledge however, have ever… more»

No Rust: 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop

At almost 19 feet in length, this 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop is a Dark Yellow Green Metallic beauty, a perfect color for 1975 even though a car this big that weighs well over two tons may not… more»

Rust-Free, Runs Well: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone

With no Mustang-fighter on deck until the 1967 Cougar’s introduction and no intermediate body style after the Meteor was cancelled, the Mercury Comet had to wear several hats beginning in 1964. It was Mercury’s bread-and-butter economy car in addition… more»

“Excellent Condition”: 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100

The seller says this 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100 two-door sedan is in “excellent condition inside and out”, and they may be right. They say it has a rust-free body and chassis, something a lot of us can’t say about… more»