Survivor Cars

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

Stored 36 Years: 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special

Having been parked in storage since 1986, this rarely seen 1969 Dodge Dart Western Sport Special appears to be in great shape other than the obvious dent in the driver’s door in the photo above. The seller has this… more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 396

There are some beautifully preserved cars appearing in today’s classic market, but finding one that has also been featured in a national magazine is less common. That is the story behind this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe. It presents… more»

Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12

I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»

Good Buy or Goodbye? 1969 Saab 95

With over 110,000 Saab 95s being made over two decades, they aren’t unicorn rare but nice ones don’t come up for sale too often. And then again, sometimes nice ones come up for sale more than once. This 1969… more»

Nigel Mansell’s original 1989 Ferrari 640 Formula 1 car could be yours!

Pop quiz: What do Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, and Nigel Mansel have in common? The three gentlemen are the only drivers to have won the American CART Championship and the Formula 1 World Championship. Today, they are considered global… more»

Original Paint: 1968 Ford F-250 Flareside Camper Special

Almost from the day the first car chugged and spluttered its way down the road, manufacturers have been producing custom or personalized vehicles and special models to suit an owner’s preferences. Whether this was a coachbuilt body or custom… more»

55k Original Miles: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger

UPDATE 03/22/2022: The owner of this 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger had no joy in his first attempt to sell the car, so he has decided to have a second go to see if he can have more success. He… more»

52K Mile Survivor: 1975 Opel Manta

If I were to mention that we’re going to show a rear-wheel-drive German coupe from the mid-1970s, what’s the first thing that would come to your mind? Other than, “Why didn’t I buy a BMW 2002 when they were… more»

17k Mile Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The muscle car scene changed a lot in the 1970s, but the Chevy Camaro Z28 soldiered on. It would still be a powerful car, but its L82 350 cubic inch V8 engine had been detuned a bit as a… more»

36K Mile Time Capsule: 1976 Cadillac Seville

Two low-mile 1976 Cadillac Sevilles in two weeks? It’s raining Sevilles here at Barn Finds and this nice example has 36,853 miles on it. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Sebring Florida and they’re asking $18,000… more»

10k Original Miles? 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

While many current manufacturers emphasize the technology that allows their convertibles to feature electrically retractable hardtops, Ford beat them to the punch with their 1957 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered owners the luxury and convenience of a classic convertible,… more»

43k Mile Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long, healthy run at Chevrolet, from 1962-79. And it launched spinoffs at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile. The third generation would be its most popular (1968-74), including what appears to be a nice survivor here… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack

If you had enough money in 1970, you could walk into your local Ford dealership and drive away in something pretty special. The car in question could be as desirable as this Mustang Mach 1. The accompanying documentation indicates… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1972 Honda Z600

This is the second 1972 Honda Z600 that we’ve seen this month and there have been five shown here on Barn Finds over the last year. That may seem like a lot but when you think about how many… more»

Moving – Must Sell: 1965 Rambler Classic 770

It’s hard to believe that the Rambler Classic was only made for a half-dozen years, it’s such a well-known name among vintage car fans that it seems as if the name was around for longer than that. This 1965… more»

Rare 1971 Ford Ranchero “Special Value Package”

While it never received the mainstream acceptance that its builders expected, the Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino were recognized as attractive propositions by a particular segment of the motoring community. While they didn’t possess the load-carrying capabilities of… more»

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