Survivor Cars

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

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Rare 1970 Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob

Remember the mid-2000s? Vehicle prices have always been high for some of us but it seemed like a person could buy more for their money a couple of decades ago, as in a real Porsche with an engine. That… more»

7,500 Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

Sometimes I marvel at low mileage performance cars that have less than 10k miles on them. While cars are meant to be driven, I like that some people save them for us to drive and enjoy sometimes 30 to… more»

No Reserve 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible

Although the C3 Corvette began to feel the changes essential for compliance with emerging emission regulations by the time this 1971 Convertible rolled off the line, it remained a potent piece of machinery. That is undoubtedly the case with… more»

No Reserve L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics must be seen to be appreciated. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. It presents beautifully as a survivor in one of the rarest paint shades offered that year. It is original and unmolested, and… more»

11K Original Miles: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

When you have a car that traditionally doesn’t carry a high sale price but is likely one of the best examples left, it can be difficult to establish a baseline price. However, it my uneducated opinion, if you own… more»

44 Original Miles: 1985 Porsche 944

It’s hard to say what specifically drives someone to put a brand new car away just hours after buying it, never to use it again. Whatever the motivation was behind mothballing this 1985 Porsche 944 with 44 orignal miles… more»

Featured Find: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible

There is nothing wrong with planning ahead, and with warm weather just around the corner, finding an affordable and suitable classic to make the most of the summer sun can often be challenging. That is where this 1994 Chevrolet… more»

39k Documented Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454

We see plenty of classics at Barn Finds where sellers make bold mileage claims, but those for this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette are documented. It has 39,000 miles on the clock, and its presentation is hard to fault. The included… more»

1952 MG TD Could Be A Rolling Restoration

Up for sale with no reserve on eBay in Lutz, Florida is a non-running 1952 MG TD project in arrest-me red. It looks pretty good from a distance, but then the flaws show up.

Well Maintained: 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4

Ferrari has a long history of producing exotic two-seat sports cars but has made several attempts to produce vehicles that can accommodate four. One example is the 1978 308 GT4. Originally called the Dino GT4, it officially gained Ferrari… more»

How Many Are Left? 1986 Plymouth Horizon SE

“Plymouth Horizon. It’s the one that has been consistently winning over so many Americans. Why? Straight ahead value in a contemporary front-wheel drive car.” So says a brochure for the 1986 Plymouth Horizon, a car related to the Dodge… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon

Distinctive doesn’t begin to describe the third-generation Toyota Mark II, known here and in other countries as the Cressida. At one time in Toyota’s history, this was as nice as it got if a person wanted the nicest Toyota… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Determining whether a classic car is genuinely desirable can be challenging. Most variants of the First Generation Mustang tick that box, but this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 removes all doubt. It is a rock-solid unfinished project build that has… more»

Ready To Drive: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

Some barn finds are too good to ignore, and such was the case when the seller located this 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited. It had occupied the same spot in a Colorado barn since 2013, courtesy of a faulty camshaft…. more»

Luxury Drop-Top: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

Releasing an entirely new model is always risky, particularly if the manufacturer targets a niche market. Sometimes, the gamble pays off, but at other times, it doesn’t. Chrysler found this out the hard way with the TC by Maserati…. more»

1991 Ford Mustang LX With Only 486 Miles!

Some classics leave us scratching our heads at Barn Finds. Take this 1991 Ford Mustang LX as an example. Its presentation is impossible to fault as a genuine, unmolested survivor. That isn’t particularly unusual, but the odometer reading of… more»

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