Survivor Cars

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

Rare 1950s Indian Scout Three-Speed Bicycle

Bicycles were more than recreation in post-war Great Britain, they were vital transportation. A lot of people couldn’t afford cars and bicycles provided a way to get to jobs and run errands. This 1950s Indian Scout bicycle is listed… more»

Confused Seller? 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible

It isn’t unusual for a classic car to cause its owner some confusion. However, they usually sort the issue before placing the vehicle on the market. That doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic… more»

Rare Air: 1972 AMC Gremlin

Whenever I see a vehicle wearing the AMC badge, I acknowledge a level of respect. That’s not because the company produced some of the most iconic muscle or luxury cars on the planet. The reality is that some of… more»

Drive It Home: 1977 Ford Ranchero GT

So, do you fancy a vacation? Of course you, but don’t we all? What if the goal of that vacation was to fly out and collect the latest classic to add to your collection and then drive the vehicle… more»

Running Project: 1960 MG MGA 1600

The MGA was an English sports car that replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and was produced from 1955 to 1962. They were quite popular with sales exceeding 100,000 units, with the vast majority exported to markets like the… more»

20K-Mile One-Owner 1991 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4

Incredible survivor doesn’t begin to describe the condition of this beautiful 20,400-mile, one-owner 1991 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4×4 pickup, but it’s a good start. My newer vehicles barely look this nice and to see one this old in… more»

Rocket V8 Survivor! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The mid-size Olds Cutlass Supreme, which started as an option on the F85 compact, became one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1970s and 1980s. The car found its footing in its third generation (1968-72) and would take off… more»

158 Original Miles: 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe

While the muscle car fans among us may scoff at humble little scooters like these, there are definite arguments to be made for at least having something of a small runabout in your garage for days when sucking down… more»

Former Disney Ride: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

During my time with Barn Finds, I’ve had the opportunity to write about some rare and interesting vehicles. While this 1965 Mustang Convertible may not initially seem rare, its story is undeniably unusual. It is a car that has… more»

69k Original Miles: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Hardtop

When confronted with a project car like this 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Hardtop, choosing a course of action can be challenging. At first glance, it looks like a restoration requiring countless hours of work with the grinder and welder…. more»

Original 327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Some enthusiasts are passionate about their classic cars, but the prospect of tackling a restoration can seem overwhelming or beyond their ability. That is where cars like this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS fill the void. There is scope for… more»

Immaculate 4×4 Wagon: 1986 AMC Eagle Limited Edition

Every now and again, we, the writers, have to remind ourselves not to overuse certain adjectives. This includes words like “survivor” that can get tossed around pretty easily if you’re not careful. But there are times when we really… more»

396 Powered! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

When I was 14, the year this car was built, an SS 396 was my number one dream vehicle. Even though the whole “Super Sport” thing was just an appearance package, it was an exceptionally cool one. This is… more»

3,000 Original Miles! 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 75

I wish I knew where this 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser pickup has spent the past 30 years. According to the seller, it has 3,000 original miles on the odometer! The ad doesn’t have hardly any information (I guess the… more»

Rare Willow Mist? 1963 Buick Riviera

Just when you think every old, interesting collectible car has been scooped up by a flipper, and it’s just not possible for another to surface, ta-da! a beautiful, inaugural year 1963 Buick Riviera appears. Claimed as a 40K original… more»

13k-Mile Unrestored 1988 Monte Carlo SS

In the 80’s, Chevrolet positioned itself as “The Heartbeat of America,” but sadly they pulled the plug on the last of the G-Body platform Monte Carlo’s after the 1988 model year. The SS models from the mid-80’s continue to… more»

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