Survivor Cars

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

No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

With the popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs continuing to grow, clean examples will always grab their share of attention when they are listed for sale. The interest ramps up a notch or two when the car in question is offered… more»

Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7

The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 describes the car as a Mustang in a tuxedo. That seems to be a fair assessment because it offers all of the performance and presence of a classic pony car wrapped… more»

Rare Police Interceptor V8! 1958 Ford Country Squire

The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years (1950-91). At first, it was a true “Woodie” but as that niche was dying off, it quickly became an all-steel-bodied wagon with exterior woodgrain trim instead…. more»

Last 50 Built: 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo

The Porsche 930 needs no introduction, but this one is extra special for being one of the last 50 built and because it was the only one not painted in Silver, like the other 49. The owner requested a… more»

Well Cared For 1963 Chevrolet Impala Survivor

This Chevy has the looks of a pride-and-joy car, one that was well-maintained and taken out occasionally. We’re told this ’64 model Impala has been living the climate-controlled life for the past 24 years, with the occasional jaunt to… more»

65k Survivor: 1979 Ford F-150 Ranger Lariat Supercab

1979 was the final year of the 6th-generation F-series trucks, and this is an especially clean, well-kept example of the top-of-the-line Ranger Lariat. A one-owner truck until just a couple of years ago, this original Ford with 65k original… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop

There is still gold to be found in California, folks. And it comes in the stylish shape of this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door Hardtop. This one-owner Chrysler was bought new in Los Angeles and has called the Golden… more»

265 Power Pack V8: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The 1955-57 Chevrolets, later dubbed the “Tri-Fives”, were hugely successful cars, selling more than 4.5 million units. All were big movers except for the new “sport wagon” called the Nomad. Part of the Bel Air series, the Nomad was… more»

Show Quality: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Aside from perhaps a Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is one of the most desirable cars the company has ever built. The 2-door luxury roadster was manufactured between 1955-63 and saw total production of just shy of 26,000 units…. more»

Evel Knievel Wagon! 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood

At first glance, this 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon looks like something from Elvis Presley’s collection. Yet it was owned by that guy who used to jump things like large canyons, Evel Knievel. The wagon was no doubt custom-built… more»

Same Family 50 Years: 1969 Chevelle SS 396

The muscle car movement had likely reached its pinnacle in 1969, and the Chevelle SS 396 was right upfront. This ’69 edition was built at Chevy’s Kansas City plant and stayed in town until 1998, after which it moved… more»

Loaded 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon W/ 440 V8

The owner of this 1973 Dodge Monaco wagon says that it’s an “amazing wagon” and I find it hard to believe that anyone would or could say or think otherwise, it really looks like it’s in outstanding condition. The… more»

Original SS 402: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

The heyday of the American muscle car ran from 1964-72, although some detuned big blocks would run around for a while longer. One of the leaders of the pack was the Chevelle Super Sport, often found with a 396… more»

Cold AC & Ready To Drive! 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Survivor

Every once in a while, we at Barn Finds come across a survivor car that needs nothing to be enjoyed by someone interested in classic motoring — this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is one of those cars. It’s located in… more»

Rare Coupe: 1975 Jaguar XJ6C Survivor

This 1975 Jaguar XJ6C is a rarely seen two-door version of the manufacturer’s iconic luxury saloon, and with under 90,000 original miles and no evidence of rust, it’s likely one of the few unrestored survivors left. This Jaguar has… more»

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