Survivor Cars

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

Summer Cruiser: 1963 Rambler American 440

By far my personal favorite era of the Rambler American, this car would be great to own for summer car cruising and car show duties. Or maybe, winter cruising if I lived in a reasonable climate that wasn’t cold… more»

Mopar Pickup! 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline

The D-100 Sweptline was Dodge’s basic ½-ton pickup for more than 30 years. It gave way later to the Ram series that are so popular today. The Sweptline was a smooth-sided truck whereas the Utiline was the fender-sided version… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Ah, the DeLorean Motor Company. Where to start? If you wrote a movie script revolving around a fictitious fledgling car company headed by a charismatic individual trying to create an exclusive sports car that was hurriedly designed, horribly engineered,… more»

Spotless 1991 Ford LTD Country Squire

Let’s be honest; the full-sized station wagon is undoubtedly dead. Minivans and SUVs sounded their death knell, and there’s no evidence that manufacturers are considering reintroducing them any time soon. That’s a shame because they offered buyers unrivaled versatility… more»

8,000 Mile Survivor: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo

We all recognize by now that the Porsche 924 will likely always be an affordable choice if you’re looking to own something with the Porsche crest on the hood. But one constant in an ever-shifting collector car landscape is… more»

White Gold: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

White gold is an alloy that was originally developed to imitate platinum. It is made up of 75% gold and 25% nickel and zinc. The person that ordered this Pontiac Trans Am in 1979 might have had the same… more»

Stunning California Barn Find: 1963 GMC Pickup

Some classics have better stories to tell than others, and the one for this 1963 GMC Custom Pickup is a beauty. It started its life on a farm in Wyoming before making its way to California in the early… more»

Back to Black: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Say hello to trouble. This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo is located in Hixson, Tennessee, and is advertised here on eBay. $24,900 takes it home, though this isn’t the kind of car you’d introduce to your mother.

Drive It Home: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The idea of flying in and driving home in a shiny classic car is always attractive. It provides the opportunity to achieve immediate enjoyment and bond with your new purchase. That is what this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers… more»

Bubbletop Beauty! 1961 Chevrolet Impala

In the 1960s, a lot of people were seeing the USA in their Chevrolet. In just three short years, the Impala had become one of the best-selling nameplates in the U.S. For 1961, the cars were restyled, losing the… more»

1 of 112: 1986 Buick LaSabre Grand National

Muscle car buffs are familiar with the Buick Grand Nationals of 1982-87 based on the mid-size Regal. But lesser known is the one-year iteration of the GN on the full-size LaSabre platform in 1986. That happened because NASCAR wanted… more»

1 of 1? 1999 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk

Always the performance opportunist, Pontiac developed the Firehawk in 1991 as an option on the Firebird Formula. These would be low production, specially equipped pony cars that were available through the 2002 model year, coinciding with the end of… more»

Solid Survivor: 1964 Ford F-100 Short Bed Pickup

We’ve recently seen a few great classic pickups at Barn Finds, and this 1964 Ford F-100 Short Bed looks like a gem. Recently uncovered in a Texas barn, it is a rust-free survivor that is in a roadworthy state…. more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special

By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»

396-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Caprice

1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet in overall sales (2,383,504 cars sold, including 1,617,614 full-size models) and, in my opinion, styling. It also marked the first year Chevrolet strayed out of its lane to test the luxury car… more»

41K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is one of those models that many owners thought would become a collectible later in life. Chevy did its best to fan the flames, adding monikers like “Z34” to the name along with some visual… more»

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