Survivor Cars

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

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Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»

64k Original Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Mileage claims will always spark debate amongst enthusiasts, with some questioning them and others viewing them as plausible. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is one such vehicle. The seller claims it has a genuine 64,000 miles showing on its… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»

Teen-Friendly Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

Ah, teenagers. They are a fascinating section of our society. Nobody can accept and adapt the latest technology to their needs more quickly and effectively than a teen, and their insatiable appetite for the online world means they are… more»

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed

It is often said that they don’t make ’em like they used to. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. You could walk into a showroom today and slap down the cash on a… more»

14k-Mile Survivor! 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

The fourth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was truly one of America’s sweethearts, with the personal luxury car managing to sell over 288,000 units during its final year of production in 1977.  But when the fifth generation was introduced in ’78,… more»

Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird

Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»

Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»

Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»

Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»

One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»

3K-Mile Viper Truck: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT10

Careful, here: this Dodge Viper-powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 is listed as “new” but that’s not quite accurate; it is pretty darn fresh, however, with 3,000 miles on the clock. But make no mistake, that’s not “new” as most… more»

Japanese Mustang: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback

The Japanese automotive industry enjoys a long history of creating its own interpretation of existing designs. That is not a criticism but recognizes that its designers can pick the key aspects of any successful or iconic model and place… more»

19k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac LeMans

Some classics tick the right boxes for potential buyers, which seems to be true with this 1970 Pontiac LeMans. Its presentation is virtually faultless, it has been part of the same family since the day it rolled off the… more»

1967 Buick Riviera GS With 7,972 Original Miles!

Classic cars with extraordinarily low mileage claims will always ignite debate, and I expect the situation to be no different with this 1967 Buick Riviera GS. Its presentation seems faultless and is in keeping with the seller’s claim that… more»

360 V8 Pony Car: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The Javelin was AMC’s entry into the fast-growing “pony car” market in 1968. The car would only enjoy one redesign in 1971 before American Motors would exit that space in 1974. One of the changes in ’71 would be… more»

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