Survivor Cars

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

Fun Size! 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider

Want a red Italian convertible, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you might consider this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. Located just about a hundred miles due west of Miami in Marco Island, Florida, this pint-sized classic… more»

440-Powered Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown

Throughout most of its production, the Chrysler Imperial would come in third for luxury car sales behind Ford’s Lincoln and GM’s Cadillac. But that made them nonetheless extraordinary and powerful cars. Like this 1967 Imperial Crown in survivor condition,… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Hardtop

Comparing American and European luxury cars of the 1950s is like comparing chalk and cheese. European offerings tended to be conservative with interiors that featured acres of dark leather and timber trim. Their American counterparts were bold and brash,… more»

Potential Sleeper? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

We have seen a few two-door fourth-generation Chevy Malibus over the years here at Barn Finds and I can’t help thinking what a great sleeper this 1979 Chevrolet Malibu would be, just leaving it as it looks now but… more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The mid-size Cutlass was a hot property for Oldsmobile during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1977, the last year for the Colonnade styling that was adopted in 1973, the Cutlass represented 56% of all GM division sales. This Cutlass… more»

289 Hi-Po? 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is a mystery machine. The seller is the car’s second owner, and it is a tidy survivor. The mystery comes when discussing its engine because the owner refers to it as a “high-performance” 289ci… more»

Amazing 75 Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car

This 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car could be the lowest mile Pace Car Edition in existence. According to the seller, it has only traveled 75 miles since it left the assembly line. The Mustang is located in… more»

1-of-1? 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire 429 Cobra Jet

While Ford produced 24,946 examples of the Ranchero during the 1971 model year, only around 10% of those classics were the Squire derivative. That already makes our feature vehicle a relatively rare classic. While only forty-nine Squires rolled off… more»

No Reserve: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Short Box

With classic pickups remaining solid performers in the current market, it is no surprise that a vehicle like this 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Short Box has generated interest since it hit the market. Hiding below that aged exterior is a… more»

Rare Wagon: 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break

The 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break was not a particularly rare vehicle when it was new. It offered quirky styling and a comfortable ride, making it a popular choice amongst French buyers. Today, you will rarely see them on… more»

Price Drop: 1941 Lincoln Continental

We’ve seen a few examples of pre-war Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds in recent times, but this 1941 example stands out from the crowd. While most have been in desperate need of restoration, this car runs and drives… more»

1 of 1: Prototype 1980’s Electric B300 Dodge Van

How much would you be willing to pay for a one-of-one prototype electric Dodge van?  $10,000?  $20.000?  $50,000?  Well, believe it or not, the United States Government paid $240,000 to have this all-electric van built for the U.S. Department… more»

No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster

The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»

Update: Parked Since The 1980s: 1974 Audi 100 LS

UPDATE – The seller has lowered the asking price of this Audi 100 LS two-door sedan to $5,330. That’s over $4,000 less than they were originally asking and a more enticing asking price. Any thoughts on this one at… more»

455-Powered 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

I like first-year cars or last-year cars as far as collectibility goes, but as we all know, first-year cars can have their share of problems that haven’t been worked out by the designers, engineers, or factories yet. We don’t… more»

LAPD Registered 1955 Chevrolet Police Car

I always wanted to build a replica of the Chevy Caprice police car from the movie Black Sheep. Police cars are a really cool subset of the classic car hobby and can draw a ton of attention if they… more»

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