Survivor Cars

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

90% Done: 1973 Honda ST90 Barn Find

Certainly one of the most obscure smaller motorcycles of the 1970s, at least for Honda, the Sport Trail (ST) 90, sometimes seen as the Trailsport, is a bit bigger than the famous CT70 that most of us know, but… more»

Overhauled Turbo Coupe: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type

A few days ago, we featured a Buick LeSabre T-Type which showcased some of the confusion the company had in terms of its identity. Was it a luxury car company intended for older buyers who didn’t want to buy… more»

10k Original Miles: 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham

This 1974 Mercury Montego MX Brougham could be ideal for enthusiasts with a growing family. It combines spotless presentation with acres of interior space and the practicality of four doors. However, with only 10,000 genuine miles on its odometer,… more»

493 Documented Miles! 1991 Ford Mustang LX

We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds. However, one occasionally surfaces that pushes well beyond the ordinary. Take this 1991 Ford Mustang LX as a prime example. Its presentation is seemingly flawless, which is understandable when you… more»

BF Auction: 1938 Chevrolet Pickup Hot Rod

Whether your restoring or customizing a classic car, some builds tell a story. This 1938 Chevrolet 1/2-ton pickup started life as a forgotten hot rod project, abandoned to the elements, quietly aging as someone’s yard art. But where others… more»

Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE

The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»

Rare in The US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia

Volkswagen has a history of producing unique vehicles to meet the specific tastes and needs of local buyers. It created the Country Buggy in Australia, a car that failed dismally after only 842 examples were built. The company tasted… more»

Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV

I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»

Preserve or Restore? One-Owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to contemplate, and such is the case with this one-owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It presents nicely as a genuine survivor, although the seller acknowledges that it carries a few minor cosmetic… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1967 Chevy El Camino Survivor

By the late 1960s, the El Camino had firmly established itself as Chevrolet’s answer to the utility coupe trend, combining the practicality of a pickup with the style and performance of a car. This 1967 El Camino, listed here… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1940 Packard Senior Super 8

Packard built its reputation on elegance and engineering, and by 1940, the Senior Series Super Eight was among the most refined cars you could buy in America. Sleek, imposing, and replete with quiet prestige, these pre-war Packards carried a… more»

Needs Batteries: 1982 Jet Electrica 007

To EV or not to EV, that is the question, to misquote Bill Shakespeare. I like any method of moving a vehicle down the road, gas, diesel, batteries, pedals, a sail, oars, two friends pushing while you steer, etc…. more»

Visually Stunning! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Convertible Cadillac Eldorados from the bicentennial year of 1976 get regular coverage here on BF. The primary reason is their status as the last domestic convertible produced at a time when it was believed that convertibles would be outlawed… more»

Low-Mile SUV Project: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer

Here’s a classic square-body SUV waiting for the right owner: a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, listed here on craigslist in Waynesville, NC. The pictures show a complete and mostly original truck that has clearly been sitting for a while. The… more»

35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon

Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»

On/Off Contender: 1975 Yamaha DT400B

Despite having some engineering issues, or maybe more compromises than issues, Yamaha’s DT400B is an incredible all-around on/off bike that works equally well in both situations. Ride it to work and then take the long way home, through the… more»

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