Survivor Cars

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

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One-Owner 28k Mile 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

It’s hard for me to fathom that 1985 model autos are four decades old now, and even more difficult to wrap my head around the fact that I’m already at the six-decade mark.  I’m guessing the owner of this… more»

455-Powered 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX

In 1970, the Cutlass Supreme was not yet the sales juggernaut it would soon become, but it might have been the best Cutlass Supreme that Oldsmobile ever made. With a claimed 45,000 miles, original paint, original interior, and no… more»

Rare 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1

Ferrari launched the 575M Maranello in 2002, with the Superamerica unveiled in 2005 as its Convertible variant. Our feature Ferrari is a first-year Superamerica that is in as-new condition. This is understandable because it has a mere 686 kilometers… more»

Original 406-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

In the ’60s, Ford was rolling out some of the most incredible designs on the market. The Galaxie 500 is undoubtedly one of them. The 500s were a higher trim level designed to be luxurious and quick. The example… more»

Ex-Air Force: 1985 Dodge Ram D-350 Crew Cab

Dodge made a lot of trucks for the Air Force, although it appears that the numbers are a bit cloudy as to just how many. The seller of this 1985 Dodge Ram D-350 Crew Cab says that it was… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»

Summer Cruiser: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Eddie Cochrane once famously sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues.” I don’t believe that, because summer is the ideal time to slip behind the wheel of a classic like this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible to bask… more»

Low Mileage Survivor! 1977 Plymouth Fury Wagon

Plymouth gave the Fury a bad case of whiplash through its seven generations of production. At introduction in 1959, the Fury was a full-sized car, but that only lasted a couple of years before it was made into a… more»

Mostly Original 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 Deluxe

The 21st century needs a huskier dose of the van in its cultural diet. There’s evidence that we’re getting there: “Boogie Vans” from the ’70s have reemerged, the Chevy Astro has a cult following, and I’ve seen diecast 1/64… more»

Drive it Home: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop

Some people have a natural aversion to the cold, meaning it takes something pretty special to lure them away from their warm environment. Perhaps this 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop could be the ideal bait. It is an extraordinarily… more»

Fresh Paint: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

While Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the Thunderbird, it faced strong opposition from the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix during the early 1960s which eroded sales. However, the introduction of a new model in… more»

Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda

The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»

Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»

One-Owner Gold Package: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado

Having been silently and smoothly gliding across the roadways of the Arlington Heights, Illinois area to the tune of only around 1,700 miles a year over the last 36 years, this 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, which the seller says has… more»

1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe

The first few years after World War II were an interesting time in the U.S. auto industry, to say nothing about other countries involved in that war. Auto production stopped early in the war and most manufacturers revamped pre-war… more»

Rust-Free Original: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4

One-family-owned, 100% rust-free, and never been modified – other than getting a call from the Powerball Commission, those are some of my favorite things. We’ve seen a boatload of Ramchargers here on Barn Finds lately but this 1989 Dodge… more»