Survivor Cars

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

12k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

We’ve recently featured some exceptional low-mile classics at Barn Finds, and this 1986 Oldsmobile 442 continues that trend. It presents in as-new condition, which is unsurprising given that it shows a genuine 12,000 miles on its odometer. If you… more»

Simply Stunning: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Some classics can’t help but turn heads, and this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL ticks that box. From its iconic Rangoon Red paint to the 390ci V8 under the hood, there is much to like about this fantastic Ford…. more»

No Rust: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Salon 2-Door

Easily one of the most distinctive designs from Chrysler in the 1970s, this 1979 Chrysler LeBaron 2-Door looks good overall, other than what appears to be a slightly crunched left quarterpanel, unfortunately. If you can do bodywork and are… more»

1969 Ford F-100 Short Bed 302 V8 3-Speed Manual

The seller says this 1969 Ford F-100 Styleside short-bed truck was restored 25 years ago and is from a huge collection of 130 restored or other prize-winning vehicles in a gentleman’s collection. Wowie, that’s cool! Just a wild guess… more»

Turbo-Diesel: 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 Diesel

I have a thing for 1986 Jeep Comanches. We’ve seen three of them on Barn Finds, and I wrote up each one. This 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 diesel is my favorite of the bunch by far, and this… more»

$1,250 Each! 1970s Suzuki and Kawasaki Bikes

In case you haven’t noticed, prices have gone up for some vintage vehicles over the last couple of decades, says Cap’n Obvious. Sometimes, they seem reasonably priced, such is the case of these four 1970s Suzuki and Kawasaki on/off-road… more»

46k Original Miles: 1987 Honda CRX

Before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Honda enjoyed a well-earned reputation for producing adventurous mainstream passenger cars. However, the company now typically adopts a more conservative approach, with vehicle styling more in keeping with general market expectations. That wasn’t… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

If you craved a vehicle that combined luxury and performance in 1964, it was hard to look beyond Pontiac’s Grand Prix. This was especially true if you ticked the box beside the Tri-Power option, which placed impressive power beneath… more»

43k Original Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo

Oldsmobile broke new ground when it released the Toronado in 1966. It represented America’s first front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord, remaining in continuous production across four generations until the last one left the factory in 1992. This… more»

Original 390: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible

When I first saw this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible, it left me pondering a single question: Did Ford produce a genuinely ugly car during the 1960s? This Galaxie certainly wouldn’t qualify, as it is a thing of beauty…. more»

390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX

There was once a perception that buying a two-seat V8 American passenger car from the late 1960s meant handing over the cash for a Chevrolet Corvette. However, knowledgeable enthusiasts will also nominate the AMC AMX, a classic that provides… more»

49K-Mile Hardtop Survivor: 1965 Dodge Polara 383

I wish we had gotten to see this 1965 Dodge Polara four-door hardtop sedan with the windows rolled down to see that great hardtop body style. But, Spokane, Washington, where it’s located, does get snow, and you can see… more»

Brand New! 1965 Fuji Go-Devil Folding Mini Bike

Brand new? SG, your brain is losing its capacity, if it ever had any. How can this 60-year-old 1965 Fuji Go-Devil folding mini bike be new? Well, please check out the seller’s listing here on Facebook Marketplace to see… more»

Fake Rust Movie Car: 1979 Plymouth Volare

Medium Cashmere Metallic isn’t a color we see too often on Volares, and it goes well with the “Premier woodgrain trim” (is this actual wood?!) (just kidding). The seller says this car has been used for movies and in… more»

One-Owner and No Reserve: 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa

A genuinely appealing air-cooled Porsche has surfaced on eBay, and this time it’s being offered at no reserve, which is something we don’t see often with clean, original 911s. The car is a 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa, and… more»

V4 Fun: 1967 Saab 96

This 1967 Saab 96 is a very tidy example of the cheap and cheerful model produced by the Swedish manufacturer between 1960 and 1980. It’s being sold on eBay by Park Place LTD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). The… more»

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