Survivor Cars

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

Splendid Survivor: 1964 Cadillac DeVille

Big, formal, and elegant is one way to describe this 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It comes across, at first, with a big visual statement just like this 1967 Imperial convertible featured a few days ago but it’s definitely in… more»

V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar

In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»

1 of 160: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

By all accounts, the 1970 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. The insurance companies had wised up to these factory-built race cars and the Feds were about to bear down on air pollution created by… more»

23K Original Miles: 1988 Saleen Mustang

By far my favorite domestic muscle car is the Fox body era of the Saleen Mustang. In addition to being enormously collectible owing to their limited production, these cars just scream 1980s vibes with their wild decal kits and… more»

Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»

37k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited

There comes a time in life when classic car enthusiasts crave life at a slower pace. They remain passionate about high-performance models but sometimes wish to view the frenetic pace of the outside world from a position of splendid… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427

We have many readers with a passion for C2 Corvettes, making me wonder whether there is an ultimate example that would capture their heart, imagination, and wallet. This 1966 Convertible could be a strong contender because it ticks many… more»

One Prior Owner: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Sales of Chevrolet’s full-size cars dropped by more than 20% in 1966, but that’s not because there was anything wrong with them. 1965 had been a record year and – with the 1966 models little changed – it was… more»

We Have Shag! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van

Every once in a while we get the pleasure of writing about a custom van from the seventies.  While we encounter a few from the sixties and an occasional eighties variation, vans from the seventies have a distinctive look… more»

A Classic 1941 Cadillac Sedanette That Needs Some Love

To move from casual web shopper to actual bidder on old cars often involves a leap of faith. You have to imagine the rusty, dusty vehicle in the pictures as a gleaming restoration and source of pride in your… more»

1 of 902: 1968 AMC AMX

American Motors would introduce two new cars in 1968, quite a feat for an independent automaker. One was the Javelin, a pony car to do battle with the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and a host of others. The second… more»

Montana Highway Department: 1971 Dodge D100

This 1971 Dodge D100 Sweptline pickup is reportedly a former Montana State Highway Department maintenance truck, according to the seller. I don’t know why I like that so much, but I do. The seller has this safety-orange Dodge posted… more»

No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon

This 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon is a vehicle that leaves me torn. That isn’t because there is anything wrong, but I struggle to determine its greatest attribute for potential buyers. I wonder whether its spotless presentation is… more»

844 Original Miles! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Talk about coming out of the woodwork! In the last several months, Barn Finds has seen its fair share of Bicentennial flavored 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertibles. And for your viewing enjoyment, here’s another that has only experienced 844 miles!… more»

1987 Buick Regal GNX With 2,248 Original Miles!

Ah, the 1980s. The decade that gave us big hair, bigger shoulder pads, the emergence of the personal computer, and the first signs that the automotive industry had begun digging its way out of the misery that was The… more»

Rare Beauty: 1938 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan

Oh, my. Talk about rarified air and serious investment-quality vehicles, feast your eyes on this rolling piece of 1938 graceful sculpture. Ever seen one? Probably not, because only 15 of these Lincoln Model K LeBaron convertible sedans were built… more»

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