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Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Gray Market Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
The W116 chassis Mercedes-Benz is hardly an uncommon sight on various websites and classifieds. It’s commonplace to the point that it’s not exactly sought out as a collector car. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a closer look,… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Time Warp Notchback: 1983 Toyota Celica GT
This is a third-generation Toyota Celica, otherwise known by its chassis code as an A60 car. The seller is Cherokee Auto Group, which tends to dig up some incredible survivors from the great state of Georgia. This Celica is… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
High Sierra Survivor: 1978 GMC Jimmy 4×4
This 1978 GMC Jimmy is a nicely preserved survivor wearing great colors and sitting on what looks like a mild lift kit. The seller claims it looks to retain original paint but doesn’t specify what sort of mileage the… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Million Dollar Racer? Ford Falcon EL V8 Supercar
Automotive trends can change at the drop of a hat, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of these things. Motorsport is no different. In years past, a driver would strap themselves into their machine and do… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
9,146 Miles: Supercharged 1995 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera nameplate is perhaps one of the most recognized models in all of American car manufacturing. The big body coupe has lone been a pinnacle of luxury, power, and style, and despite the eight generation model representing… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
27k Mile Survivor! 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to establish just how desirable a particular classic car is. Take this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible as an example. This vehicle is a stunning survivor, and it has already… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Documented Survivor: 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
Buying a classic car can be fraught with dangers, but when it is a well-documented survivor like this 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, suddenly life looks a lot easier. The owner is realistic that the vehicle isn’t perfect, but if… more»
Jun 28, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One-Family Berlinetta: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro would enjoy a long run, 1970-81. It was popular most of this time, and it would see more than 282,000 copies built during 1979 alone. The seller’s car is the more upscale… more»
Jun 28, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Skylark V8 Equipped! 1962 Buick Special
Throughout the fifties, domestic cars were, for the most, part, standard-sized. The wheelbase dimensions changed based on trim levels, but full-size cars were the mainstay. Take Buick for example, 1960 saw models including the Electra, Invicta, and LeSabre, produced… more»
Jun 28, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
14K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In addition to wearing great colors, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula also has just over 14,000 miles on the clock. The car is well-optioned and has been kept up as a collector car since new, with the original tires… more»
Jun 28, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Vintage Sled-Mobile: 1963 Ski-Doo R6
The Ski-Doo is a brand name of snowmobile manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products in Canada. The first Ski-Doo (called Ski-Dog initially) was produced in 1959 and the assembly line is still running today. This 1963 R6 model was restored… more»
Jun 28, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe
We see our share of 1st Generation Mustangs here at Barn Finds, but the majority of the cars that we feature that were produced during 1970 and beyond tend to be the Fastbacks. Coupes are definitely in the minority,… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
T-top Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
T-Top cars were all the rage in the 1970’s and 1980’s after Oldsmobile introduced the first T-Top Hurst Olds in 1975 . Of course, Chevrolet had made T-Tops standard on the Corvette coupe in 1968 for 3rd generation of… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
10,000 Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Another day, another pristine Buick Grand National comes out of hiding. This one has just 10,000 original miles and presents as-new with deep, lustrous paint and no obvious modifications or flaws. This one is made rarer still courtesy of… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Riviera
Some classic cars will blend like a chameleon into the background, while there are others where the styling is so bold and daring that they will stand out a mile away. The 1972 Buick Riviera undoubtedly fits into the… more»
