Survivor Cars

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

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Serious Collectors Only? 1953 Nash-Healey

OK, so this 1953 Nash-Healey has been an education for me. I had familiarity but I found the entire back story behind this American-British combo to be very interesting, and of course informative. This beautiful Nash-Healey is being sold… more»

Radwood Ready Daytona: 1991 Dodge Daytona IROC

When you say IROC, a Chevy Camaro is the first car to come to mind.  IROC-Z Camaros were the rage in the eighties, and everyone wanted one.  Nothing, however, lasts forever.  After Chevy withdrew sponsorship from the International Race… more»

Last Plated In 1982! 1959 Ford Edsel Villager

The Edsel debuted with a lot of fanfare and hoopla in 1958 as Ford executives were convinced there was a need for a fourth brand in the company’s stable. But it turned out to be the wrong car at… more»

Easy Rider: 1969 Benelli Dynamo Chopper

For anyone with a passion for unusual, small, oddball, weird motorcycles, it hardly gets any better than this 1969 Benelli Dynamo custom chopper. The seller has this one listed here on eBay in West Palm Beach, Florida and there… more»

Spectacular Survivor! 1976 Jeep Wagoneer

The Wagoneer had its genesis in the Willys Jeep Station Wagon, built starting in 1946. The Station Wagon was Willys’ family offering, sold alongside the Utility Wagon. By the early 1960s, Willys (then owned by Kaiser) wanted to move… more»

Not Often Seen: 1975 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

There’s nothing like a snappy little sports car to run around in, and this 1975 Toyota Celica ST is just about as cool as they come.  A former California car now in Washington State (Lakewood, to be exact), this… more»

Factory Supercar? 1987 Pontiac Tojan

It’s amazing how many times GM has gotten within a few inches of building a truly world-beating supercar only to trip over its own feet at the finish line. The Pontiac Tojan is a terrific example of this, as… more»

OHV V8 Powered 1954 Ford Country Squire Wagon!

Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»

34k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevette was a simple, basic, no-frills subcompact that – in 1976 – replaced the troublesome Vega that Chevy had been marketing since 1971. It would go on to sell nearly three million copies in 12 years, twice the… more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout

By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»

Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300

We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark

Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»

One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet

Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»

Super-Rare Renault Sport Spider In California

Who can argue with the vendor, who says, “This car is pure driving fun!” It’s as cute as all-get-out, and a model that it’s safe to say is rarely seen in the U.S. It may seem oddly familiar, but… more»

Second Chance at a 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra

One day soon, this 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra will be 25 years old and thus qualify for Historical designation license plates in many US states. The fact that 1999 doesn’t seem all that long ago, and that this car… more»

1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor

Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»

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