Survivor Cars

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

Turnkey Driver: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

This is a final year Ford Mustang SVO, offered for sale by a clear enthusiast who has assembled a detailed listing describing some of the recent improvements and fixes, along with the plethora of factory and aftermarket performance parts… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

While this 1974 Chevrolet Nova’s owner has made some changes to improve its performance and comfort, he has done so with care and forward vision. He has retained all of the original components, which would allow the buyer to… more»

9k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Even though they were built in limited numbers, we’ve seen a few examples of the 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra appear on our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times. This one looks like a bit of a gem,… more»

454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1970 model year would be the first for the Chevy 454 big-block V8, replacing the 427. The LS5, producing 390 hp, would find its way into a quarter of all the Corvettes built that year, including the one… more»

Incredible 13k Mile 1973 Porsche 914 Garage Find

As they say, “rising tides lifts all boats” and that’s definitely been the case with Porsches. As air-cooled 911 prices continue to climb, so do the values of the rest of the air-cooled Porsche family. It isn’t particularly surprising… more»

Original 427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The lady standing beside this dusty 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is the original owner’s widow. He spent countless hours creating the vehicle that we see here, but when he passed away, it spent the next 15-years sitting largely forgotten in… more»

Street Legal Racer: 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Most gearheads by now know the cars like this 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale are the stuff of legend, having a deep history in motorsports that make it incredibly desirable as a road car. Most of the examples we… more»

All Factory Options: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Pickup

One of the coolest survivor finds is a vehicle that retains all of its desirable factory options. While we tend to know what these vehicles look like when talking about domestic pickups like the Dodge Dakota or Ford Ranger,… more»

700 Mile Pace Car Replica: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro

For more than 110 years, a specially selected car has paced the field at the Indianapolis 500. And nine times the Chevy Camaro was picked for that occasion. The Camaro Z/28 was chosen for the 1993 running of the… more»

63k Original Miles: 1969 Ford F250 Stepside Highboy

With classic pickups continuing to perform well in the market, finding an affordable project vehicle that isn’t going to drain your bank account can be challenging. This 1969 Ford F250 Stepside Highboy could be an ideal candidate. The paint… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

As the 1960s wore on, Ford executives realized they needed to give the Mustang a shot in the arm to stay ahead of the onslaught of new competitors. That would arrive in 1969 in the form of the Mach… more»

390 Tri-Power: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

I can never stress enough the importance of doing your homework before committing your hard-earned cash to buying a classic car. Take the 1962 Ford Thunderbird as an example. While there is little to separate a standard Convertible from… more»

All Original 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate

I don’t know why I see a 1958 Packard when I look at the front end of this 1965 Humber Super Snipe Series Va Estate, maybe it’s just the quad headlights (the first British car to receive them) or… more»

Original 455: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Long-term ownership can bring a level of confidence to potential buyers when they are considering purchasing a classic car. This 1970 Pontiac GTO perfectly demonstrates that because it has been a member of the same family since Day One…. more»

850 Genuine Miles! 1973 Ford Mustang Grande Hardtop

Some classics will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we’re left to wonder what their story is. This 1973 Mustang Grande Hardtop is an excellent example because it has managed to survive for 48-years and accumulate… more»

1-of-96: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible

Rarity claims with classic cars can be a minefield, and there’s nothing like documentary evidence to verify these claims. It appears that the owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible holds the documentation to confirm that this car is… more»

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