Survivor Cars

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

Muscle Cat: 1977 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Twin-Turbo

This sinister-looking 1977 Jaguar XJ-S is a vehicle of legend. Its existence is in part due to a secret horsepower war between two of Australia’s media titans. This car went perilously close to being lost forever due to a… more»

1965 AMC Rambler Marlin 327 Barn Find

Someone has a barn full of fantastic AMC cars! What most of us wouldn’t give to have a pole building full of cars like this, I know I would. The seller has this 1965 Rambler Marlin listed here on… more»

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 With Only 26k Miles!

The DeLorean DMC-12 needs no introduction here, and this one is yet another low mileage example equipped with the preferred manual transmission. Mileage is indicated as being a low 26,100, which definitely puts in into the upper tier of… more»

Warranty Included! 1984 Cadillac Seville

This 1984 Cadillac Seville is claimed to be one of the nicest examples left, to the point that the seller is willing to warranty everything on the car save for the engine. Now, we all know promises like these… more»

Elderly Owned Survivor: 1984 Pontiac Firebird S/E

While we all tend to get quite excited over survivor muscle cars packing the best options and equipment befitting of an enthusiast owner, there’s something to be said for nicely preserved examples of more mainstream trims and options lines,… more»

Sexy European! 1976 Mercury Capri II

Called the “sexy European” in Mercury’s sales literature, the German-built Capri was badged a Ford elsewhere. Like Chevy’s Caprice, the Ford / Mercury Capri’s name suggests a carefree lifestyle as may be found on Capri, Island of Pleasure, since… more»

Affordable Shelby? 1987 Shelby Charger GLHS

The last few years of Chrysler’s partnership with Carroll Shelby produced some amazing performance car bargains, especially in second- or third-hand form. This 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S is just $8,700, yet its performance is still more than respectable today… more»

Vintage Motorhome: 1973 Dodge Travco 270

As if homeownership wasn’t complicated enough, then you put your home on wheels and that doubles the equation. Then, make it a vintage motorhome like this 1973 Dodge Travco and you’d do well to know a thing or two… more»

The Rarest Shelby? 1970 Ford Falcon XY GS

For Australian performance car enthusiasts, it seemed that the closest they ever got to a homegrown classic with a link to the legendary Carroll Shelby was the 1978 Ford Falcon XC Cobra. While it wore the iconic white paintwork… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice 427 4-Speed

There are times when enthusiasts with a larger family can feel left out of the muscle car scene, but that doesn’t need to be the case. This 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Estate is a spotless wagon with seating for… more»

15k Mile Survivor? 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevy Chevelle’s that were built between 1973-77 are part of the Colonnade generation of General Motors’ intermediates. This design eliminated the pillarless hardtops of earlier models, creating something of a cocoon for the cars’ occupants. We’re told this… more»

36 Original Miles! 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10

Is this the lowest mileage first generation Dodge Viper RT/10 in existence? It just may be, with only 36 original miles on the clock. It’s going up to auction soon, and while the Viper can be hit or miss… more»

Car # 387: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen

Oh, how I love the Fox body Saleen Mustangs. As the cliched phrase goes, they’re so 80s, it hurts. The decals, lower body cladding, rear spoiler, and BBS or Ronal wheels (this car has both) are styling trademarks from… more»

LeBling Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron

Personalizing a vehicle can make for a tricky and lingering resale. It’s like painting half of your house orange and the other half lime green. Even though you may love those colors, a lot of (most?) buyers don’t want… more»

WW2 Military Vehicle: Fiat Pavesi P4/100 Artillery Tractor

While certainly the majority of Barn Finds over the years have been trucks and cars, every once in a while a unique example of some other type of machine pops up, and this is one of those instances. This… more»

Original 440 V8: 1968 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth recognized that while many people were passionate about their desire to own a muscle car, a group of individuals craved this level of performance with a touch of luxury. It was out of this thinking that the GTX… more»

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