Survivor Cars

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

427 V8 4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Impala Super Sport would continue its popularity in 1966, with more than 119,000 copies produced that year. The 427 cubic inch V8 was new mid-season, and this coupe appears to have one paired with a 4-speed manual. The… more»

Nicest One Left? 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal

1985 doesn’t seem like it was that long ago to those of us who were in our teens or older back then, but to anyone under 40 it probably seems like a prehistoric era. Almost prehistoric itself being the… more»

6,500 Original Miles: 1990 Buick Reatta

The Buick Reatta remains one of the more intriguing options for a modern-day collector car that won’t break the bank, even if its true appeal as a second- or third-car is a bit misunderstood at the moment. Most car… more»

Stored 16 Years: 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45

Looks can be deceiving, which is what I tell myself pretty much every time I look in the mirror. This 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 looks a little rough in the photos but I have a feeling that deep… more»

Retired Patrol Car: 1988 Ford Mustang SSP

The Special Service Package or SSP is a lightweight police package based on the Fox-body Ford Mustang between 1982-93. It was produced to give law enforcement faster, more nimble cars to supplement their department fleets. This 1988 example was… more»

26K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Pickup Deluxe

These days, it’s almost a guarantee that a clean Toyota pickup will net a solid price. But things have leveled out a bit, and you can at least pick and choose exactly what you want as it relates to… more»

14K Mile Convertible! 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

I was on the fence with the earliest C4 (1984-1996) Corvettes. While a noted technical improvement over the late C3’s (1968-1982), the styling left me high and dry. That is until about 1990 when the visuals started to pull… more»

1 of 247 Made: 1967 Lamborghini 400GT

It’s not often that I get lost in the haze of vintage Italian sports cars like some enthusiasts do, who seemingly block out all other contenders if there’s a prancing horse in the room. There’s no disputing these are… more»

47k Mile 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 5-Speed

If this 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 5-speed pickup had a diesel engine and flew, it would check pretty much every box for a lot of us. As it is, without the diesel and wings, it’s still a… more»

Rare L69 Survivor: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

As the saying goes, you learn something new every day. This 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a long-term family-owned survivor that also happens to be equipped with the desirable L69 package. What I didn’t realize is that in the… more»

17k Mile 1966 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe

I know the term “time-capsule” pops up here on Barn Finds, but how can you not look at the nearly 100 photos of this pristine 55-year-old Oldsmobile 98 and not call it that? I would love to know the… more»

50k Survivor: 1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Business Coupe

This 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Business Coupe is an all-original bare-bones car that has been professionally maintained, runs well, and is ready for a restoration. It’s cool to see an original example in this condition.  Over a half-million Special… more»

No Reserve 1972 Porsche 911T

It is increasingly rare these days to find a no reserve auction for a vintage, air-cooled Porsche 911, but this 1972 example is an exception to the norm. The seller has provided a clear, no BS assessment of the… more»

Rare Aussie: 1990 Holden Commodore VN Group A SS

With the demise of the Holden brand at the end of 2020, buyers are eager to get their hands on almost any Holden model. However, those cars with a V8 under the hood or a link with the company’s… more»

36k Mile 1987 Chevrolet C10 Silverado 1500

This 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup is described as a genuine, low mileage survivor that has under 40,000 miles from new and is equipped with a healthy 350 with factory four wheel drive. The Chevy is a desirable single cab,… more»

1-Of-1 Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 GT

The Mercury Cougar was one of those happy accidents that appear every so often. The company was desperate to produce an upmarket version of the Mustang, but there were serious misgivings in the corridors of power within Ford that… more»

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