Survivor Cars

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

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BF Auction: 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling

Purchasing a classic that recently emerged from hibernation is sometimes a gamble, but that isn’t the case with this 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling. The current owner worked through a meticulous revival process that will allow the winning… more»

384 Miles! 1994 Subaru Justy DL 5-Speed

I don’t think the eagle-eye Barn Finds readers will find that this 1994 Subaru Justy has 100,384 miles on it, and not just because it has a six-digit odometer showing 000384. This is a definite time capsule. It’s not… more»

U.S.-Built Drop-Top: 1985 Renault Alliance

American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»

BF Exclusive: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

In 1972, Ford referred to its line of Mustang models as “Sports Compacts,” even though they were anything but compact compared to the earlier models and were the largest Mustangs, at least in length. They came in three body… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

Some car enthusiasts like to purchase project cars and restore them. Some car enthusiasts like to buy restored cars and yet some look for low mileage survivors. This 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is located in Miami, Florida and… more»

Museum Quality? 1984 Dodge Rampage

Smaller pickup trucks grew to be popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Dodge created the Rampage in 1982 to compete with the VW Rabbit Sportruck and Subaru BRAT in the subcompact space. It was a unibody pickup that was… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

I’ll come right out and say it: I think that the quirky Corvair Greenbrier is the best-looking small van ever built. Sure, the Econoline and A100 are also offbeat, fun-looking little haulers, but the two-tone paint on this Chevy… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

Fifty-six years is a long time to own almost anything, and it’s often unheard of in the case of a car. Well, that’s the case here as this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sports Coupe is said to be one family-owned…. more»

High-End Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback

There is no doubt that cars wearing the Shelby badge are among the most desirable of the First Generation Mustang range. That is true of this 1969 Shelby GT350, which makes a bold first impression. We see a few… more»

One Owner Project: 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a classic that could be an excellent project candidate for the right person. It is a one-owner 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible that appears to be largely unmolested. It runs and drives, providing the… more»

46k Cream Puff! 1993 Cadillac Seville

Having touted front wheel drive as a luxury feature since launching its 1967 Eldorado, Cadillac hit a home run with the fourth-generation (1992 to 1997) Seville. This 1993 Cadillac Seville in Warsaw, New York shows only about 46,000 miles,… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

The word “iconic” is probably one of the most overused in the classic world. However, few can better describe Pontiac’s GTO “The Judge.” It became a staple of the muscle car sector, and pristine examples invariably command plenty of… more»

Nicest One Left? 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder

The story goes that this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder was sold new in New York and maintained by a shop in Greenwich, Connecticut until 1995, when the current owner bought it and brought it to Florida where it is… more»

V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed

The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»

Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST

Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»