Survivor Cars

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

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One Owner Root Beer: 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to join the pony car party that began in the mid-1960s. From 1970 to 1974, only 165,000 Challenger were built before declining interest in these kinds of cars led Dodge and… more»

One-Owner 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam has a fascinating history as a car, featuring a whole host of famous car guys – Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and Jack Brabham amongst others. This is why they command such high prices – a simple formula… more»

Affordable Supercar: 49k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Let’s face it: the 1970s and 1980s were pretty miserable years if you were a performance car enthusiast. The horsepower of once potent vehicles dribbled out the exhaust, and the need to comply with evolving safety legislation added weight… more»

35k Mile 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration Edition

Automotive styling is challenging, and many manufacturers have struggled to transform an existing Hardtop or Coupe model into a Convertible. Some cars carry the change well, while the word “ungainly” can be fairly applied to others. This 1996 Jaguar… more»

Owned For 40 Years: 1953 MG TD

Long-term ownership can often determine whether an enthusiast pursues a classic car to park in their garage. This 1953 MG TD ticks that box, with its current owner having been its custodian for over four decades. It has spent… more»

No Reserve 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J proves we should never judge a book by its cover. It features tired paint and visible rust, but below the skin beats a heart of pure gold. It has ticked the boxes for… more»

20k Mile 1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

This 1990 Ford Mustang GT is as clean as they come, with under 30,000 miles and presenting like a near-new specimen with gorgeous two-tone paint. The Mustang would have been a fully-loaded car back in the day, with GT… more»

BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird 5.0

Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment by releasing its first Thunderbird in 1955. The T-Bird served faithfully until the company ended production in 1997. It returned briefly in 2002 before Ford retired the badge in 2005. Our… more»

First-Year Game Changer: 1984 Plymouth Voyager LE

I’ve been around long enough to witness the introduction of two rather revolutionary car categories. And both spearheaded by Lee Iacocca. The first was the Ford Mustang, the original pony car, which came out in 1964 when I was… more»

40K Miles: 1974 AMC Matador Coupe

With a love-it-or-hate-it style, the Matador Coupe was like nothing else before or since. Meant to take on such worthy competitors as the Chevy Monte Carlo and Pontiac Grand Prix in the personal luxury coupe era, they never caught… more»

No Reserve: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible

No Reserve. They are two words guaranteed to attract potential buyers’ attention, even if the classic in question looks decidedly secondhand. However, to see the term used in the listing for a car the caliber of this Mustang, it… more»

Rare 1LE Package: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 191 Genuine Miles!

UPDATE 09/10/2023: We’ve seen a few classic cars reappear on our desks at Barn Finds following an unsuccessful first sales attempt. This 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a perfect example of the trend. It failed to sell previously despite… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible Indy Pace Car

Being chosen to supply the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is an honor to which many manufacturers aspire. Chevrolet has been represented by its Camaro on nine occasions, including 1969 by the SS/RS. The company leveraged the enormous… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Ford T5 Mach 1

Don’t be fooled. This might look like a Mustang, and it carries the Ford badges that seem to support that. However, it isn’t a Mustang. Ford suffered the same fate as many manufacturers when it tried to enter an… more»

421 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Catalina

The seller describes this 1963 Pontiac Catalina as a show-quality classic, and the photos support that claim. It is more than a pretty face, with its 421ci Tri-Power V8 providing power to match its looks. It would suit an… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS

Some classic cars tick so many right boxes that it is easy to understand why they generate significant interest. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS perfectly exemplifies that theme. Its presentation is hard to fault, it is rust-free, and it… more»

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