Survivor Cars

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

1989 McDonnell Douglas MD-88 RV?

Do you have a truck that can haul 20,000 pounds? If so, this 1989 McDonnell Douglas MD-88 is a possible RV conversion and it may be what you’ve been looking for. I’m fairly sure that you won’t see another… more»

Nicest One Left? 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe

We see a lot of nice vehicles here on Barn Finds, most of them are muscle cars or pickups. Microcars are in a different category altogether but this 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe is incredibly nice and I think they’re… more»

1941 Sperry 60-Inch Antiaircraft Searchlight!

Here’s your next daily driver, if you’re trying to drive WWII-era enemy aircraft away. I ran across this and couldn’t resist showing it here. This is a 1941 Sperry 60-Inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and they don’t come up for sale… more»

10-Footer Ghia: 1979 Ford Mustang LX

This 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia took me by surprise. For a Fox-body, it’s one of the more unusual trims out there, as it’s the mid-range LX equipped with the luxury-themed Ghia trim and has a 5.0L V8 under the… more»

20k Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker

A lot of the motoring public was shifting to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars in the mid-1970s. And yet there was still a market for large luxury automobiles. Case-in-point: the Chrysler New Yorker. It was as big as they came… more»

Candy Apple Red Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang

Ford’s phenomenon, the Mustang, would receive its first styling update in 1967. As a result, noticeable changes for the 1968 model year would be minimal like the addition of side marker lights. We’re told this sweet-looking ’68 is a… more»

1978 Ford F-350 Ranger Camper Special 460 V8

Now, this is a camper-hauler! A one-ton pickup with the biggest V8 available defines this 1978 Ford F-350 Ranger Camper Special with a 460 V8. Other than the 8 mpg that it most likely gets while hauling a camper,… more»

29K Original Miles: 2001 Acura Integra Type R

The Acura Integra Type-R is arguably one of the most collectible import models to come out of the late 1990s. As cars and trucks from this era continue to appreciate, there is no denying that sport compacts are at… more»

Road Trip Ready: 1978 Pontiac Catalina Wagon

The clean lines of this 1978 Pontiac Catalina wagon give it a distinct and tailored look even if it was their base model. It’s unmistakably tied to other full-sized cars from Chevrolet and Buick but there’s something cool about… more»

Cobra Jet Sportsroof: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Over the years, Ford has produced some bold styling. I think the Mustang Sportsroof is one of those cars. It is unique, elegant and beautiful. With the half vinyl top, this car really accents the fast back design of… more»

Super Rare 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon

UPDATE 3/16/22 – It’s been a little while now since we last saw this Cadillac Wagon. Well, it’s hit the market yet again, this time it’s in Warwick, New York, and is listed here on Facebook with an asking… more»

Beautiful Unrestored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Growing up a car geek in the ’60s and being totally in love with 2-seater Thunderbirds, I remember the first time I saw one of these 230SLs up close. I was about ten and was a bit awe-struck. It… more»

Garaged 35 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto

On the heels of the successful launch of the Maverick, Ford introduced an even smaller car in 1971, the Pinto. It was designed to compete against the sub-compact imports from Germany and Japan. Over 10 model years, the Pinto,… more»

Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American

While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»

No Reserve 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger

When Ford released the First Generation Bronco, it intended to sell 50,000 vehicles per year. The reality is that they never came close to the mark, and only once during its twelve model years did it exceed 50% of… more»

Storage Unit Exotic: 1981 Maserati Merak SS

Sometimes it seems that you don’t see a certain car for years, and then several of them pop up all at once. Before I looked at this Maserati Merak, I could have sworn that the last one I’d seen… more»

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