Survivor Cars

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

Chameleon! 1996 Ford Mustang Mystic Cobra

Ford brought back the Cobra edition of the Mustang in 1993 and gave it a hot, new motor in 1996. To help celebrate the Cobra’s new strength, Ford built 2,000 copies finished in what would be called “Mystic” paint… more»

Carport Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

For the record, the seller of this 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30 knows that the tires are low. He purposely keeps them low to ward off thieves. A restoration on these cars can be challenging due to finding parts but… more»

Original 98-Year-Old Owner! 1965 AC Cobra

This isn’t the usual Barn Finds post as it features a car that’s not for sale. This is the story of a special car that has been owned by the same 98-year-old owner since new – and no, it… more»

Grandpa’s Low-Mileage Survivor: 1968 Ford Bronco

With their popularity in the vintage truck market showing no signs of slowing down, we have featured quite a number of first-generation Broncos here on Barn Finds. They seem to generally fall into two condition camps: rough, rusty, and… more»

1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT Turbo Convertible

One Owner, Low Mileage Survivor: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Take a gander of this super clean 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4. Although total sales reached three million over its successful 18 model year run from 1984 to 2001, you’re seeing less and less XJ’s in this kind of… more»

30K Miles: 1977 Lincoln Versailles

It’s interesting that the North American version of the Lincoln Versailles was based on the Ford Granada, but the Brazillian version of the Ford Versailles was based on a Volkswagen. Or, I think that’s an interesting bit of trivia…. more»

It’s A Hemi! 1953 DeSoto Firedome

The 1953 model year was a good one for DeSoto, which outsold its prior outing by nearly 35%. Much of that was finishing out pent-up demand after World War II and concerns that the Korean War might also limit… more»

428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible

When a classic is as desirable and potentially valuable as this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, the seller should provide as much information as possible to entice buyers to look closer. That hasn’t been the case with this listing,… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

With the classic market favoring original and unmolested vehicles, it is little wonder that this 1965 Corvette Coupe has generated plenty of interest since hitting the market. It is as original as you are likely to find, and while… more»

Genuine Grand Tourer: 1984 Ferrari 400i

Some enthusiasts find the prospect of slipping behind the wheel of a Ferrari intimidating. Earlier models outfitted with carburetors can be cantankerous, while some manual transmissions can be less than smooth. However, this 1984 400i breaks those rules. Its… more»

Only 37K Miles! 1972 Ford LTD

Wasn’t long ago when I would have noticed this 1972 Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee according to the seller!) and thought, so what, another one of those. After all, it’s one of 353K LTDs produced in ’72 and they’re everywhere…. more»

Original Paint: 1972 International Harvester Scout II

Update – This Scout sold shortly after entering Early Access. There were over 500,000 International Scouts built from 1961 to 1980. Most of the ones we look at have been exposed to the elements to such an extent that… more»

Desirable Mutt: 1962 Triumph TR3B

Triumph had developed a successor to the very popular Triumph TR3, called the TR4, by 1961. With a completely new body style by Giovanni Michelotti and a larger 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor, the new car was expected to sell well…. more»

1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A

By my reckoning, I have written nearly 6,000 articles during my time at Barn Finds, but some cars stuck in my memory better than others. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A. The moment I saw… more»

24K Limited Edition: 1983 Dodge Aries

I’m a wicked huge fan of special editions, the more crazy badges and decals the better. Special paint? Yes, please. This 1983 Dodge Aries is a 24K Edition and I dare you to find out any information on it… more»

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