Survivor Cars

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

4-Speed Dodge Camper Van: 1972 Xplorer 224

A lot of us grew up motorized camping, as in something other than a tent. We had a pickup camper but really could have used a bigger motorhome. Now, all I want or need for camping or traveling, in… more»

Estate Sale: 1961 Buick Electra 225

The owner of this 1961 Buick Electra 225 recently passed away, so it has been left to his son to sell the vehicle to settle his estate. He says that the car was his father’s pride and joy, which… more»

Nicest One Left? 1973 Dodge Dart Custom

Despite having new front bumpers to meet federal regulations for 1973, this 1973 Dodge Dart Custom is really looking sharp. The ’73s also had a new grille, front fenders, hood, and more. The seller has this Dart posted here… more»

SUCCESS! Flat Rad Roadster 1953 Morgan Plus 4

UPDATE – We heard from Peter that this beautiful Morgan found a good new home! Here’s what he told us: I have sold my 1953 Morgan to a nice couple from Statesville, North Carolina. They have previously owned two… more»

One Family Drop-Top: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

The LeMans Sport was something of a crossover between the regular LeMans mid-size and the GTO muscle car. From the front, it looked a bit like a GTO but didn’t necessarily have the big-block V8s the GTO was famous… more»

Former Telephone Truck: 1949 Chevrolet 3100

Right after World War II, in late-1945, Chevrolet jumped back into making pickups again and two years later they introduced the Advance Design series of trucks. This 1949 Chevrolet 3100 is a former telephone service truck and it would… more»

289 Hi-Po: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1967 Mustang Fastback has been in the care of its current owner for more than 30-years. It exhibits all of the hallmarks of a classic that has been treated with respect, and its overall condition is above average… more»

No Reserve 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

We’ve seen a couple of project builds in recent days here at Barn Finds where the buyer will need to add the finishing touches, and this 1969 Corvette is a perfect example. A previous owner has poured a significant… more»

10,000-mile Survivor! 1991 Ford Mustang 5.0

Since it was introduced in 1964 (and a half, but that’s another story), the Ford Mustang has defined an entire class of vehicle and driver. Originally marketed as a sporty version of an economy car (the Falcon), it appealed… more»

French Blue Roadster: 1974 Triumph TR6

The TR6 was a sports car built by the British Triumph Motor Company between 1969-76. It was largely produced for export as less than 10% of total assembles stayed in the UK. This edition from 1974 is mostly original… more»

Rare Station Wagon: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon

UPDATE – We showed this rare Powell Sport Wagon last December and the seller is listing it again, here on craigslist, with a slightly lower asking price of $26,000 or best offer. It’s a very rare and interesting vehicle… more»

Nicer Than It Looks? 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “S”

For five years in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass would be the best-selling car in America. Quite an accomplishment for an automobile that began as a compact (F-85) in the early 1960s. By 1968 and the third… more»

1984 Dodge W150 4×4 Short Bed

This 1984 Dodge W-150 Power Ram Pick Up Truck is located in Warsaw, Indiana. The truck is listed for sale here on eBay with five days remaining in the auction. After 22 bids, the truck is bid to $13,000… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Porsche 911L

As it relates to collectible cars, there are certain qualities that make it such that you could bid as high as you want without ever laying hands on the car, and you’d be completely justified in doing so. This… more»

Rare Fintail Sedan! 1965 Mercedes 300 SE

I struggled with the description of this Mercedes as a “Fintail” (or Heckflosse in German) until I realized that it means exactly what it says, it means a Fin Tail, or a car with tail fins. And that’s exactly… more»

Unrestored Roundie: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

If you’ve been following BMW 2002s for any length of time, you know it doesn’t get much better than this: a round taillight survivor with the preferred Tii-spec, all seemingly in very original condition save for a set of… more»

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