Survivor Cars

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

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One-Family Owned: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

“New style. New kinds of interior luxury.” That’s how Chevrolet advertised its rather groundbreaking third generation of trucks for the 1973 model year. The ad copy claims “its new aerodynamic cab design (with smooth and trim lines) includes a… more»

Renovated RV: 1964 Shasta Astroflyte 16-Foot

The Shasta wings have to be one of the most successful yet simple and inexpensive design features that any vehicle manufacturer has ever come up with. Can you think of another one? It has to be cheap and easy… more»

4-Speed Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

The mid-1970s was a strange time for the U.S. car industry. Rising fuel prices had changed consumer sentiment toward the kinds of autos they wanted to drive. And the economy had stalled, so fewer people were buying cars anyway…. more»

Original Paint and Parts Panhead: 1965 Harley Davidson FLH

Harley has made a lot of money-making modern versions of their historic motorcycles.  However, what if you could get an authentic 1965 Harley with original paint and parts for the same price as one on the showroom floor today? … more»

All Original: 1976 GMC Sierra Short Bed Pickup

Pickups. Most live a hard life and can look pretty battered and bruised when they have a few decades of hard work under their belts. Some are an exception to that rule, which is the case with this 1976… more»

1977 Dodge W-150 Custom 440 V8 4-Speed

Eye-catching in bright yellow is just the beginning of a person trying to describe this 1977 Dodge W-150 4×4 utiline (stepside) short bed 440 V8-powered four-speed pickup with factory AC. I know, it has it all! The seller has… more»

One Year Only Color: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

It is common for manufacturers to produce a unique paint shade for a special edition vehicle, but it is less so for a regular production model. This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass falls into the second category, and its impressive presentation… more»

Mustang Fighter: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964…. more»

Rebuilt V8: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT

This 1977 Camaro LT might not be the most potent vehicle on the planet, but it ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a driver-grade classic. Its presentation is tidy, it features a freshly rebuilt engine, and… more»

Not A Fast Car: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel

The seller says that this 1982 Chevrolet Chevette diesel with an automatic transmission is “not a fast car.” Speedy or not, it looks like a nice example of a car that would undoubtedly have a crowd around it at… more»

30k Miles: One Owner 1972 Buick LeSabre Custom

The Buick LeSabre was a long-term product of that GM division with production from 1959 to 2005. It was a full-size car that was usually the “family sedan” positioned below the luxurious Electra 225. This example from 1972 is… more»

1989 CCC Centurian Integrated Garbage Truck

Well, here’s something you don’t see every day on Barn Finds, or ever – until now. We’ve covered almost every vehicle type here over the last decade or so, including industrial trucks. But, a garbage truck? I guess, a… more»

XJ Excellence! 1988 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

Some cars make a much more memorable impression on you than others. For me, it was a 1991 Jeep Cherokee that I bought in December of ’90, and drove regularly until September of 2015. It sat for a year… more»

1-of-10: 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype

The opportunity to own a prototype doesn’t occur every day, and those with the available funds will often seize the opportunity with both hands. This 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype is 1-of-10 cars produced before the M81 program… more»

Unmolested Estate Find: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon

Estate sales can unearth some great classic cars, and while some or more desirable than others, this 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon is a peach. It is an original and unmolested survivor with a list of desirable options. Its odometer… more»

Fully Loaded: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, every manufacturer wanted its slice of the fairly lucrative pie. Oldsmobile joined the fray in 1966 with its First Generation Toronado, breaking new ground in… more»

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