Survivor Cars

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

50K-Mile Garage Find: 1973 Ford LTD

Coming on the verge of the gas crunch in 1973, this 1973 Ford LTD is a beautiful example of a line of cars that would shrink within a few short years. The seller has this low-mile recently-out-of-storage example posted… more»

Same Family 40+ Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

Looking to move up-market, Lotus Cars produced the Lotus Elite between 1974-82. It was considerably larger than its predecessor, the Elan Plus 2, and had 4-passenger seating. The Elite had a fiberglass “shooting brake” body style with a big… more»

Original Paint Driver: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am

Clean third-generation examples of the Firebird and Camaro have begun to rise from the ashes of the 80s, and while there are still a lot of wasted examples out there, it’s clear the nicest ones are commanding strong interest…. more»

Fuel-Injected 350 V8: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (aka IROC Z28) was a performance variant of the third-generation pony car. Offered between 1985-90, the IROC-Z was named after the International Race of Champions and initially offered as an option package on the Z28…. more»

Boattail Survivor: 1973 Buick Riviera GS 455

Update 3/10/22 – Supposedly the high bidders have flaked twice on this sweet boattail and it’s listed once again here on eBay with no reserve. Third time’s the charm? From 12/22/21 – Buick was never one to be shy… more»

Muscle Drop-Top: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible

It would not be understating things to say that the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a desirable American muscle car. It has developed a legendary status in the classic car scene, combining impressive performance levels with stunning looks…. more»

26K Miles! 1976 Cadillac Seville

I always like a first-year vehicle, especially when it’s a luxury car and especially when it has red leather. The early Sevilles were fairly groundbreaking for General Motors and their customers who were wanting to get into something smaller… more»

29k Original Miles:1999 Plymouth Prowler

At the dawn of the new millennium, retro styling began to come to the fore in the automotive industry. Chrysler was a great proponent of this trend, throwing its hat into the ring with its PT Cruiser and Plymouth… more»

1,285 Miles? 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the personal luxury car segment. It was quite popular, and the nameplate would stick around into the next century. The third generation of the cars was produced from… more»

No Reserve: 11K Mile 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

You have to love a guy who is in his eighties and still driving a black-on-black Dodge Viper RT/10. That’s the case here with this low mileage early model that is offered up for sale by the original owner…. more»

Cheap Coupe: 1986 Ford Tempo LX

Here’s a car you don’t see every day, they seemed to just quietly go away all of a sudden. A fun fact is that the Ford Tempo was on the market before the red-hot Taurus was which may surprise… more»

Clean Commuter: 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed

Am I the only one who is getting 14 mpg and paying $5 a gallon for premium gas right now? Am I the only one to think that small vintage cars like this 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed are… more»

Stored For Years: 1979 Honda ATC70

We have seen many three-wheelers roll through the doors here at Barn Finds over the years, but not many of the smaller bikes such as this 1979 Honda ATC70E. Most of them are its big brother, the ATC90. This… more»

Time Capsule: 1972 Honda CT70H Trail Bike

Arguably one of the hottest motorcycles right now, at least for small bikes, this 1972 Honda CT70H would be fun to own. These things have taken off in value over the last couple of years and the seller has… more»

Affordable Rotary: 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS

This 1980 Mazda RX-7 is offered for what seems like a very fair price given the impressive cosmetic condition and recent work that’s been completed. The first-generation models are by far the purest expression of Mazda’s rotary-powered wonder, even… more»

Original Owner Example: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

While we may think we’re nearing the end of finding barn and garage find discoveries, the evidence seems to suggest we’ve not run out of such discoveries just yet. This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle is said to be incredibly original… more»

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