Survivor Cars

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

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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»

One-Family Owned: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air With 65k Miles!

Choosing to part with a classic that has been a member of the same family for more than six decades can’t be easy, but it is the one made by the owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. It… more»

Mint 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible

It is no secret that by the end of the 1970s, Chrysler was in a position of great financial embarrassment. Okay, let’s be honest; It was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Only something extraordinary would prevent The Big… more»

Original Hemi: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440

Hidden in this garage is an unassuming 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 with a secret. Lurking under its hood is the legendary Hemi V8, an engine that makes this sleeper one of the most potent American production cars to roll… more»

Only 4600 Miles from New: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

Late to market. Expensive. Underpowered. Difficult to repair. And yet, a cult classic. We’re talking about the DeLorean DMC-12 made from 1981 through 1983 – though that time frame was a fraction of the lifetime of DeLorean Motor Company…. more»

Racing History! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

The partnership between Ford Motor Company and Dearborn Steel Tubing Company (DST) produced show cars and race cars built by DST, which acted as a specialty manufacturing house for Ford. When DST’s Jim “Hammer” Mason decided to go racing,… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged

A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, particularly if the vehicle’s owners have been its custodian for many years. That perfectly describes this 1995 Buick Riviera, with the seller purchasing it from its original owner eighteen years… more»

1976 Airstream Landyacht Sovereign 31

As one of the longest trailers that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and an original interior, this 1976 Airstream Landyacht Sovereign 31-footer is quite a trailer. At over 30 feet in length, this is considered a full-sized trailer… more»

Short Bed Survivor: 1985 Dodge Ram W-150

Having lived where there is snow on the ground for four or five months out of every year, and this year, record-breaking snowfall levels, it’s nice to have all four wheels providing power to the ground. This 1985 Dodge… more»

Clean Green Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick Sedan

“More value, Affordable luxury, Very low maintenance cost, Exterior and interior decor packages, Range of options, Initial low cost, Comfortable ride in a compact size, Key sales emphasis, the 4-door sedan as a “full-size, family compact.” So spells out… more»

1-of-1? 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Highboy

Ford’s Fifth Generation F-Series trucks remained in showrooms from 1967 until 1972. This F-250 Custom Sport Highboy is from the final production year and is claimed to be unique. It presents nicely, and its V8 engine and four-wheel-drive capabilities… more»

Running Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable

Convertible cars have been with us since the car was invented. The first car had no top whatsoever, then in the 1920s, cloth or leather was used. The retractable hard top was invented about 100 years ago, but it… more»

283/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

While it faced potential extinction in 1955 due to poor sales, the C1 Corvette bounced back solidly to cement its place in automotive history. Tidy and original examples are highly sought after, and the indications are that this 1958… more»

Summertime Cruiser: 1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

Eddie Cochrane once famously sang, “There ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues.” I’m not sure he was right because slipping behind the wheel of this 1964 Buick Electra 225 Convertible should blow those blues away. It is a… more»

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