Survivor Cars

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

Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments

Solid California Find: 1967 Volvo 122S

Attention vintage Volvo shoppers! Great deal on aisle three! It’s a car I know well, the 1967 Volvo 122S in two-door form, with 83,000 miles, the twin-SU B18 motor and a four-speed manual. It’s here on Craigslist in the… more»

Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments

Exceptional Unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8

The Impala first arrived at showrooms in 1958 as a submodel of the Bel Air. As the model evolved, passing through the “bat wing” fin stage of 1959 to the clean fin-less look of 1963, it offered ever more… more»

Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments

Uncut Survivor: 1975 Ford Bronco

We’ve seen our share of First Generations Broncos over the past decade at Barn Finds, with most being riddled with rust or heavily modified. This 1975 model has avoided both issues and is a solid and unmolested classic. It… more»

Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments

Pristine 80s Sedan: 1988 Volvo 240 GL

“No rust ever” is a big deal when buying a vintage car; finding one with no rust that’s also been looked after to the point that it still presents like an example with half the mileage listed is quite… more»

Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments

Nicest One Left? 1978 Cadillac Seville

Looking appropriately luxurious parked on a partial paver driveway (try saying that quickly ten times in a row), this third year of the first-generation 1978 Cadillac Seville looks like a very nice example of this smaller Cadillac, meant to… more»

Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments

33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

If you hadn’t noticed, Japanese sports cars from the late 80s and early 90s have been on fire as of late. Credit the fact that they are cheaper than air-cooled Porsches and quite a bit cheaper, along with the… more»

Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments

Needs Nothing! 1979 Volvo 244 DL

And now for something that is positively “unbarn findy”, a 1979 Volvo 244 DL. Yes, it may seem out of place to feature such a model on Barn Finds but we cover a bit of everything here and this… more»

Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments

26k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

For decades, the value of First Generation Mustangs have increased at an alarming rate for those wishing to park one in their garage. Many saw the Fox-Body variants as an affordable alternative, but their prices are following those earlier… more»

Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments

Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda

1970 was arguably the pinnacle of the muscle car era. From the Hemi ‘Cuda to the Chevelle LS6, automakers were making their highest horsepower street machines around this time. With emissions restrictions and the oil crisis on the horizon,… more»

Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments

Unique Owner: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera Coupe

A few years ago I was standing outside the pitstop at the Silverstone race circuit in the UK, watching a day of classics being raced around the track – everything from 1920’s cars to multi-million pound 1960’s Ferraris. One… more»

Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments

One-Owner: 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce

Many potential buyers find classics with a long-term ownership history difficult to resist. Cars that have spent years with the same person have generally been treated respectfully, which is one aspect that helps them survive. That makes this 1972… more»

Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments