Survivor Cars

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

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Nicest One Left? 1978 Cadillac Seville

Looking appropriately luxurious parked on a partial paver driveway (try saying that quickly ten times in a row), this third year of the first-generation 1978 Cadillac Seville looks like a very nice example of this smaller Cadillac, meant to… more»

33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

If you hadn’t noticed, Japanese sports cars from the late 80s and early 90s have been on fire as of late. Credit the fact that they are cheaper than air-cooled Porsches and quite a bit cheaper, along with the… more»

Needs Nothing! 1979 Volvo 244 DL

And now for something that is positively “unbarn findy”, a 1979 Volvo 244 DL. Yes, it may seem out of place to feature such a model on Barn Finds but we cover a bit of everything here and this… more»

26k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

For decades, the value of First Generation Mustangs have increased at an alarming rate for those wishing to park one in their garage. Many saw the Fox-Body variants as an affordable alternative, but their prices are following those earlier… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda

1970 was arguably the pinnacle of the muscle car era. From the Hemi ‘Cuda to the Chevelle LS6, automakers were making their highest horsepower street machines around this time. With emissions restrictions and the oil crisis on the horizon,… more»

Unique Owner: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera Coupe

A few years ago I was standing outside the pitstop at the Silverstone race circuit in the UK, watching a day of classics being raced around the track – everything from 1920’s cars to multi-million pound 1960’s Ferraris. One… more»

One-Owner: 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce

Many potential buyers find classics with a long-term ownership history difficult to resist. Cars that have spent years with the same person have generally been treated respectfully, which is one aspect that helps them survive. That makes this 1972… more»

48k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

It is a harsh reality that most owners purchase a Pickup as a workhorse. They get used (and often abused) until they’re placed out to pasture when they’ve served their assigned purpose. Occasionally, one appears that has avoided that… more»

Update! 1974 AMC Matador Coupe

UPDATE – This 1974 AMC Matador coupe is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay and it’s still located in Staten Island, New York where it was located when we saw it on craigslist back in… more»

$35,000 Dart? 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

I talk about photos a lot here on Barn Finds. Usually, it’s when a listing doesn’t have an engine photo, any interior photos, or underside photos, or one whole side of a vehicle isn’t shown. That is definitely not… more»

1-of-2! 1966 Morrison Midge

I like to think I am well versed in all things automotive, as I spent countless hours on the internet and pouring over car magazines, and I have been doing so for years. So it’s unusual for me to… more»

Genuinely Unique? 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB

Claiming unique status for any classic car is bold, but it seems plausible with this 1975 Daimler Sovereign LWB. While the company produced these cars in reasonable numbers, the seller believes this could be the only one in North… more»

Special Order: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph Frazer started an automaker, Kaiser-Frazer, from the seeds of financially stretched Graham-Paige Motors. Their first cars sold well to an eager public who was willing to buy almost anything. But Kaiser was… more»

33k Documented Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

It can be easy to dismiss cars from the 1980s and question their worth as genuine classics. However, any vehicle capable of surviving for nearly four decades deserves a closer look. This is especially true if that car presents… more»

$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck

So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»

Low-Mile Time Machine: 1977 Dodge Travco 290

Evolved from a rig called the Dodge Frank Motor Home, these quality-built and luxurious-for-the-time Travco motorhomes are still revered today. The seller has this 1977 Travco 290 listed here on eBay and it’s also listed here on Hemmings, where… more»