Survivor Cars

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

Final Year Survivor: 1973 Ford Mustang V8

When the original owner of this 1973 Ford Mustang passed away, his daughter drove the car for a short while before parking it in this garage. The current owner purchased the ‘Stang and has returned it to a roadworthy… more»

Worth $125,000? 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 4×4

The last couple of years has been a little crazy, have any of you noticed that? (crickets) Sales and rentals of camping vehicles have taken off like almost no time before other than the 1960s and 70s. People want… more»

Pristine Eddie Bauer: 1996 Ford F-150

This 1996 Ford F150 is downright minty, and it’s loaded up since it’s a desirable Eddie Bauer Edition. These special trim models often appear in Bronco form (if they do appear), so the F150 listed here is a standout… more»

Rare 4-Door Luxury Sedan: 1990 Avanti II

The 1963-64 Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury car that came along too late and in too few numbers to help save the company, which stopped making cars after 1966 (1963 in the U.S.). But a pair of Studebaker… more»

Nicest One Left? 1979 Mercury Monarch

That may be a rhetorical question, wondering whether this is the nicest 1979 Mercury Monarch left. I can’t imagine that there’s a nicer one anywhere. There may be a better-equipped one or one with a bigger engine or something… more»

547 Miles! 1979 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue

500 what who?! 547 miles? I have more miles on a pair of slippers that I just got a month ago. This incredible time capsule 1979 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue has just 547 miles on it, you read… more»

Time Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Series 62

The mid to late-1950s had some extravagant, over-the-top cars that could be more accurately described as art than simply machine. When it came to styling and technology, GM was at the forefront in many ways, and perhaps one of… more»

1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Barn Find!

While some enthusiasts decry the Mustang II and all of its various forms, the bidding on this super clean King Cobra suggests not everyone is offended by it. The King Cobra shown here is basically as good as it… more»

Aztec Gold And Astroroof: 1978 Cadillac Seville

The first-generation Seville made more than a few heads turn if you think back to what size the other American luxury cars were. This “small”, although seventeen-foot-long, 1978 Cadillac Seville has the rare Astroroof and the seller has it… more»

Bargain Unibody? 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody

More of a truck for those of us who don’t need a truck-truck, as in a beast of a hauler with endless payload and towing capacity, this 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody or Integrated Body pickup would be perfect. The… more»

Ex-Factory Racer: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 3×2

We’ve seen owners over the years here at Barn Finds that have made some bold claims about their classic, but the one for this 1968 Corvette comes with verifying evidence. The owner claims that the vehicle is a former… more»

400/4-Speed: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

When I was younger, I used to sit glued to the television through every episode of The Rockford Files. This wasn’t so much because I was a devoted fan of the show. I always waited for the briefest glimpse… more»

42k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac Catalina

Practicality has to take center stage for some enthusiasts when searching for a classic to park in their garage. Anyone who has ever struggled to get small children into the back seat of a two-door car can attest to… more»

Seventies Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Suburban

Like many of my generation, I have fond memories of the Chevy Suburban. The natural choice for everything from camping trips to the morning school run, it was the workhorse of the suburbs, the SUV that checked things off… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A

A one-time competitor to Chevrolet, even before they were both a part of the General Motors family, this 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A Touring has an interesting history. This one has been hidden in storage for five decades, even more… more»

11,400 Miles! 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate

Named after Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Italian supermodel of ski resorts” according to LonelyPlanet, Ford’s Cortina enjoyed decades of success in Europe and elsewhere. This 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate hails from the Mark III years, the Cortina’s third… more»

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