Survivor Cars

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

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No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»

Fresh From Japan! 1994 Nissan President

The President was a full-size, limo-quality vehicle made by Nissan in Japan from 1965 to 2010. The target market was usually well-to-do folks and dignitaries, and production numbers were somewhat low (56,000 units over 45 years). They were never… more»

Sporty Shooting Brake: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES

We’re told very little about this 1972 Volvo 1800 ES sporting station wagon here on Facebook Marketplace in Henderson, Nevada. It “runs well and is in good shape.” And darned if that doesn’t appear to be true. The ES… more»

Bloomington Gold Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few greater honors for Corvette owners than receiving Bloomington Gold Certification. It recognizes their car as the best of the best and was accorded this 1965 Corvette Convertible. Adding to its appeal is its original L76 version… more»

Breezeway Survivor: 1963 Mercury Monterey

The “Breezeway” was a body style employed by Mercury and Lincoln (but not Ford) in the 1950s and 1960s. Ford instead had the retractable hardtop, while the other divisions added a slanted, retractable rear window to some of their… more»

Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté

Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»

Ford Heavyweight- 1963 R-Code Galaxie

As drag racing started to take hold of American culture in the early 60s, the OEMs started to take notice and offered some truly great rides. Up for sale is one of these cars, and it is a real… more»

Potent Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6

Certain letter and number combinations on badges attached to classic cars inevitably set pulses racing. A GT or Mach 1 badge on a First Generation Mustang is a prime example, while an LT-1 badge gracing a C3 Corvette achieves… more»

Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor

The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»

Driver Quality: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350

While some enthusiasts prefer their classics to be pristine and will perform restorations to achieve that goal, others subscribe to the “they’re only original once” school of thought. That makes this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 an interesting proposition…. more»

31k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

The First Generation Dodge Challenger is undeniably desirable, and pristine examples typically command impressive prices. This 1970 Challenger Convertible isn’t perfect, but it could be an excellent project candidate for those wishing to lift its presentation to a higher… more»

One Owner Estate Car: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker

In 1979, the inflation rate was 11.35%.  The prime lending rate slowly rose from just over 11% to 15.5 % in the latter half of the year.  A gallon of gasoline was $0.88, which would be equivalent to $3.82… more»

Needs Paint! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. Its tired paint doesn’t make a positive first impression. This is unfortunate because delving below the surface reveals a rock-solid classic featuring a few… more»

22k-Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA

I envy those whose youth intersected with the peak of America’s grand tradition: the dealer introduction of the new model year. Invariably, in September or October said dealers would paint or paper up the windows and steel themselves against… more»

35k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

Collection downsizing is nothing new, and we have seen plenty of examples of that practice over the years at Barn Finds. This 1985 Ford Mustang GT perfectly encapsulates that ongoing trend, and is a genuine survivor with a claimed… more»

1-of-327: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Ford demonstrated to the world that it was firmly back in the performance game when it released 4,993 examples of its 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra. It is a relatively rare car in a “big picture” sense, but this one… more»