Survivor Cars

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

Driving Project: 1963 Datsun 320 Pickup

Small trucks are slowly trying to make a resurgence again, very, very slowly. But, they’ll never be as small as this 1963 Datsun 320 pickup again, or I can’t imagine that will ever happen. The seller has this one… more»

Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT

By 1971, it was evident that the writing was on the wall for the classic American muscle car. Buyer enthusiasm had cooled due to several factors. These included pending changes to emission regulations and rising insurance costs. These were… more»

Update! Barn Find 1967 Jeepster Convertible

UPDATE – This 1967 Jeepster Convertible is listed for sale again with a huge drop in price. They have it posted here on craigslist in El Mirage, Arizona, and they’re now asking $3,500. Check out the photos again and… more»

Original 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

With summer fast approaching, the thought of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic convertible has to be tempting. It is probably more so when the vehicle in question features its original potent V8 under the hood…. more»

42K Miles: 1987 Dodge Ramcharger

This 1987 Dodge Ramcharger could be titled in a number of ways. It’s from New Mexico so it could be a “Desert Find”. The seller calls it a “Barn Find” but then doesn’t mention it again. The miles are… more»

Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»

Ran When Parked: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

While I tend to prefer original and unmolested classics, I will accept a vehicle with modifications if the person involved has integrated any changes into the original vehicle design. While this 1963 Corvette is mainly original, there are a… more»

30K Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

GM has had a lot of hits over the years, and certainly their share of misses too. But their efforts are not for lack of trying. One of those efforts was the two-seater, mid-engined Pontiac Fiero (1984-1988). A car… more»

Mini Corvette! 1959 Yard-Man Go-Kart

Yard-Man was a Michigan company that started in the lawn-mower business in the 1930s. By the 1950s, they had ventured into other products, like go-karts that resembled miniature Chevy Corvettes. Rumor has it they were largely consumed as promotional… more»

1966 Chevrolet C20 Chassis-Mount Camper

We have seen quite a few unique chassis-mount campers here on Barn Finds over the years but I couldn’t find one like this unique 1966 Chevrolet C20 chassis-mount camper without the truck doors! It almost looks like a trailer… more»

Inside Out Woodie: 1948 DeSoto Suburban

It wasn’t only General Motors that built Suburbans. In 1948, DeSoto offered this really cool eight-passenger vehicle. It’s here on eBay in Glendale, Arizona with a $60,000 Buy It Now.

54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»

Small Gem: 1956 King Midget Model II

The seller has this King Midget Model 2, or Series 2/II listed as a 1958 but the company had moved on to the Model 3/Series III by 1957 so I’m putting it in the 1956 category. They have this… more»

47k Mile Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Euro

The Lumina was Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive mid-size car, produced over five generations from 1989-13. Its Euro edition had sportier accommodations, a V6 engine, and some suspension upgrades. We’re told this is 1992 Euro is a one-prior owner car whose… more»

Charlie’s Angels Car? 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia

“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy.”… Three little girls? It was a different era I guess. The seller of this 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia thinks that it may have… more»

Brand New? 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner

Coincidentally enough, I was just at a huge vintage snowmobile show today in the upper Midwest so when I ran across this 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner listing, I couldn’t resist. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist… more»

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