Survivor Cars

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

W72 4-Speed! 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE

A Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am (Special Edition) doesn’t really capture my attention any longer. They have become commonplace and seem to be everywhere – at times, it seems like there are more now than there were back… more»

23k Original Miles? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Tri-Five Chevrolets are a staple of the classic car scene, and they have been for decades. They continue to grow in popularity with each passing year, which naturally means that values also increase. It is possible that as… more»

Motorhome Laredo: 1985 Jeep CJ7

This 1985 Jeep CJ7 Laredo sports original decals and paint, and presents like a truck far fresher than its 90,331 miles would suggest. That’s likely due to it being a rig that was towed behind an RV most of… more»

Ready To Enjoy: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino 350

This 1972 Chevrolet El Camino is a rust-free classic that seems to tick many of the right boxes for enthusiasts. It is tidy, it features a healthy 350ci V8 under the hood, and the buyer can kick back in… more»

327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Finding a tidy C2 Corvette that can be driven regularly can be a difficult task. So many examples are either trailer queens that will rarely see the light of day, while others will require significant work to bring them… more»

Parked 30 Years: 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Just last week I finally visited the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, which has long been on my list. This collection houses a good selection of Studebakers from more than 100 years of production, from the first… more»

Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

Occasionally, a classic car will come along that has you struggling to find the words to describe it. That is the case with this 1970 Camaro SS/RS. It presents superbly, and hiding under that stunning interior is a drivetrain… more»

32k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The first Charger was a 1964 show car that evolved into the Charger II concept auto in 1965. That design would roll over into the production car that debuted the following year. The 1973 model year would be the… more»

1-of-88: 1993 Cadillac Allante

History shows that some cars are a better long-term investment than others. There are plenty of people who have bought a car and squirreled it away in the belief that it will appreciate with each passing year. Some get… more»

THROWBACK: The Barn Bug Herbie Movie Collection

UPDATE – To celebrate Barn Finds’ 10th Anniversary, we are taking a look back at some of the top posts over the years! If you happen to know the current status of any of these Bugs, please let us… more»

Michigan Barn Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero GT

With Barn Finds celebrating its 10th birthday, the inevitable question is whether there will ever be an end to the amazing classic cars that people will unearth in sheds and barns around the country, or indeed, around the world…. more»

59,000 Mile Boattail Survivor! 1972 Buick Riviera

Riviera, as it was called, began as a trim level in Buick’s lineup denoting a two-door pillarless hardtop body. The name was chosen because it reminded all those who gaze upon it of the allure and affluence of the… more»

Original 383: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When you look at classic cars from the muscle car era, I’ve always felt that Plymouth hit the nail on the head with the 3rd Generation Barracuda. Its low, wide stance looks rugged and muscular, while the aggressive grille… more»

Factory Paint Survivor: 1979 Ford Fairmont

This 1979 Ford Fairmont has been in the seller’s family since new, and he’s clearly had a big hand in its impressive survivor-grade condition. The Fairmont belonged to his father who sadly passed away in 1984, and has remained… more»

Yenko Clone: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Don Yenko was a famous performance tuner, racer, and Chevrolet dealer. One of his favorite cars to soup up was the first-generation Camaro, although Chevelle’s and Nova’s were also part of his tuning portfolio. The heart of the ’69… more»

Stage One! 1974 Buick Century GS455

Well, it’s certainly brown, but then so were many cars in 1974, it was a sign of the times! More importantly, it was an end of the times as this Century Gran Sport was among the last to sport… more»

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