Survivor Cars

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

40K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88

This 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Town Sedan may have been the entry-level model for the Delta 88 series, but it was far from being an economy car. And, I’m not talking about it being an economy car as in… more»

V-Twin Survivor: 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado

We have only seen two 1973 Moto Guzzis on Barn Finds which is surprising given how popular motorcycles are here. We always learn a lot from the readers and I expect that to be the case again with this… more»

Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco

In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»

Arizona Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door

For decades, the 1957 Bel Air was the undisputed king of Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range. However, its siblings have begun to claw back the lost ground, with original and unmolested examples becoming highly sought. That description could apply to this… more»

40k Documented Miles: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

We’ve been fortunate recently at Barn Finds to have a few low-mileage and unmolested classics appear on our desks. That description is appropriate for this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 because not only does it present superbly, but the seller… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

Vehicle styles have changed dramatically since the 1950s, with different trends appearing, disappearing, and re-emerging. The exception is the tailfin, which disappeared forever at the end of the 1950s. While it may not appeal to everyone, the squarer body… more»

13k Original Miles? 1975 Ford Maverick

Finding an affordable classic that needs nothing or could serve as a solid foundation for a project build can be challenging. However, this 1975 Ford Maverick might be worth a closer look. It is probably not the most glamorous… more»

Incredible Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4

At the time they were made, this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4 was reportedly the smallest SUV that they offered. It’s hard to grasp that today with so many tiny SUVs swarming around on the roads. The seller… more»

39k Original Miles and No Reserve! 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible

When Oldsmobile released its Eighth Generation Ninety-Eight for the 1965 model year, it represented a clean slate design. Virtually nothing carried over from the previous model, and the buying public rewarded the company with sales of 92,406 cars. However,… more»

One owner! 1992 Subaru SVX

Once upon a time, Subarus were weird. You might think they’re weird now with their horizontally-opposed pistons and plastic cladding…but their first car in the North American market was the 360. They also brought us the masterpiece of the… more»

Wonderfully Preserved 1971 Ford Bronco!

How is it that a 1971 Ford Bronco has survived this crazy world and its’ elements so long, yet remained so eye-catching and structurally sound? A lot of love, that’s how!  With only 42K actual miles, this Bronco is… more»

BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth De Luxe

ENDING SOON! Reader Shawn C has been collecting cars for a long time, but he’s decided the time has come to start thining down his collection. So, to kick things off, he’s decided to auction off his lovely 1950… more»

Slant-Six Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Duster

One word that most people wouldn’t use in the 1960s to describe the Plymouth Valiant was “sporty.” So, Chrysler set out to change that by developing the Duster for 1970, a fastback coupe that was all-new from the windshield… more»

Nicest One Left? 1974 Puma GTE

Every few months, it seems another one of these unusual Volkswagen-based Puma GTEs shows up for sale. Most of the time, they are project-grade cars that somehow made its way to the United States, usually the work of a… more»

Unrestored 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon

With classic station wagons growing in popularity, solid project candidates will always attract plenty of attention. For those enthusiasts not in a position to tackle a project build, vehicles like this 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire are worth a… more»

Low-Mile Micro: 1991 Geo Metro Convertible

The appeal of the original Geo Metro convertible to small car collectors is one of the more interesting phenomena of the early 90s hobby car era. The Metro is the definition of a car that has a cult-like following… more»

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