Survivor Cars

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

1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With 2,300 Genuine Miles!

While the 1987 Monte Carlo SS doesn’t rate as the rarest car on the planet, it is unusual for us to see two ultra-low mileage examples appear in quick succession on our desks here at Barn Finds. However, that… more»

Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2

Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»

6,500 Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe

The Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe was designed so that Chevy could better compete in racing and a limited number were also built for street use. This ’87 edition has just 6,500 miles on it, suggesting someone stored it… more»

Nicest One Left? 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

Just as we’re getting our first snow in some parts of the upper Midwest, we bring you this 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible to rub salt into your wounds. Not road salt, just regular salt. This beautiful example can be… more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger

If I had a buck for every Second Generation Charger that I had seen with horrifying rust issues, I won’t say that I’d be rich, but I’d be a long way from being broke. That’s what makes this 1970… more»

360 Upgrade: 1973 AMC Hornet

The 1973 model year was a landmark one for the AMC Hornet. It marked the moment when the company introduced a Hatchback body style to the range, and it was met with high praise by motoring journalists at the… more»

302/5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

When a classic car experiences growth in popularity, inevitably, values will also begin to climb. That has been the case with the Fox-Body Mustang. They remain affordable at present, but the impressive increases in recent times may see them… more»

No Reserve Rarity: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer

Verifying the authenticity of some classics can be more complicated than for others, especially if some of the distinctive features that define a specific model appear to be missing. Such is the case with this 1973 Ford Bronco. The… more»

60k Mile Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1961, losing the tailfins that had dominated the cars’ styling the prior two years. The Impala was once again the top-of-the-line model and a popular choice was the 2-door Sport Coupe, sometimes referred… more»

Original 383: 1968 Dodge Charger

When the seller found this 1968 Dodge Charger, it had been parked in a shed since 1992. When he dragged it out of hiding, it provided a few pleasant surprises. The first was that it was a structurally solid… more»

Magnificent Malibu! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that’s not an SS whatever? Really? Oh, go on! Seriously, I’m not lyin’, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is one beautiful specimen and it doesn’t need an SS badge to sing its praises. Listed as… more»

Incredible Survivor: 1970 Oasis Motorhome

It’s amazing how many obscure motorhome brands there are out there. You don’t have to look too hard to see them littering backyards and service stations off the beaten path, undoubtedly left there by owners who realized the cost… more»

Split Window Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe is one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic vehicles to roll off an American production line in the 1960s. They remain extraordinarily desirable today, and if our feature car were 100% original,… more»

Collector Quality? 1960 Studebaker Hawk

As an independent automaker without deep pockets, Studebaker got a lot of mileage out of its engineering and design. For example, what began as the Champion/Commander in 1953 became a variety of Hawks in 1956 and finally the Gran… more»

Eddie Bauer Survivor: 1996 Ford Bronco

While I realize the Ford Bronco is a real-deal collector’s item at the moment, even I’m a little shocked at the price tag this final-year Eddie Bauer model is going for. The current bid is $28,000 with four days… more»

Original Go Pack: 1970 AMC AMX

Stunning. That’s the best word that I can use to describe this 1970 AMC AMX. The presentation of this classic pony car is close to perfect because the owner has only recently completed a restoration on this gem. It… more»

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