Survivor Cars

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

428/4-Speed: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT 500 Convertible

This photo offers us a tantalizing glimpse at one of the most iconic cars to grace American roads during the 1960s. There’s no mistaking the fact that we’re looking at a Shelby Mustang, and in this case, it is… more»

One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z

For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»

56k Genuine Miles: 1995 Ford F-350 Dually

Buying a brand new tow vehicle today has a couple of drawbacks. The first is that they aren’t cheap, so the buyer needs to justify a substantial cash outlay. The second is that the depreciation of new vehicles can… more»

OHV Four: 1930 Ford Model A

It is no secret that Henry Ford loved his flathead four-cylinder engine. Once he had locked in the design for the motor that served so faithfully in his venerable Model T, he had little interest in any other configuration…. more»

1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup With Only 161 Miles!

Speculating on the classic car market is no different from undertaking the same activity on the stock market. If you get it right, you look like a winner. Get it wrong, and you look like a heel. History books… more»

Original 455: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Having a classic car that presents superbly would never be classed as a bad thing. When the vehicle in question possesses the muscle to back those looks, the chances are that you’re onto a winner. That is the case… more»

Turbo Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National

If someone handed me a big fist full of cash and told me that I could go out and buy any 1980s car that I wanted, you’re probably looking at the successful candidate right now. I openly admit a… more»

Drive It Home: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Mercury Cougar is a car that came perilously close to not existing. It seems that Mercury management could not initially convince Henry Ford II that the model would be financially viable when pitched against the Mustang. However, by… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z

We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»

33K Mile: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

The ad for this car says that it is supercharged but it is actually a 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The car is located in Bloomfield, Colorado and is listed for auction here in eBay with 5 days remaining… more»

Long Roof Survivor: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Custom Safari

I’m a softy for 1960 Pontiacs. My dad owned a ’60 Catalina “flat top” Vista, Uncle Peewee had a ’60 4-door Star Chief, and I even bought a ’60 Catalina Sports Coupe from my twin brother back in the… more»

V8-Powered 2005 Ecstasy Renegade Trike

Muscle cars are great. I mean, what’s not to love? They drip attitude, and they offer performance that will pin you back in your seat. Of course, I could easily use those exact words to describe this 2005 Ecstasy… more»

Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet Cameo

The Chevrolet Cameo shone brightly for a brief four-year period and brought a more civilized and refined edge to a vehicle range that the buying public viewed as a workhorse. It didn’t sell in the volumes that the company… more»

All Original 1979 Ford Ranchero GT 351

By 1979, Ford knew that the writing was on the wall for the Ranchero. Tightening vehicle regulations and changing buyer tastes meant that it would mark the final year of production. However, it was a good party while it… more»

Blue-Plate Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

For many purists, the 1972 model year marked the end of an era for the C3 Corvette. It was the final year that Chevrolet offered the car with a chrome front bumper, and it was the start of a… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1992 Saab 900 S

There’s something reassuring about finding a classic car that its owner offers for sale with a complete service history. That is the case with this 1992 Saab 900 S, and its overall condition helps explain why it has already… more»

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