Survivor Cars

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

Original Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has recently removed it from long-term storage. It is an original and unrestored classic that needs very little to take it to the next level. It features no aftermarket additions… more»

Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe

Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»

Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale

We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo

There’s no doubt that a mere 6,080 examples of the Jeep CJ-5 rolled off the production line during the 1982 model year. It is unclear how many of those were the Laredo variant, but that total production figure suggests… more»

Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit

When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»

19k Mile Cream Puff! 1985 Buick LeSabre Limited

The fifth generation Buick LeSabre spanned model years 1977 to 1985, nearly the entire malaise era, a low point during which American auto makers struggled, sacrificing horsepower and smooth operation to meet emissions requirements and market demands for higher… more»

37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»

Wild Street Machine! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

In the late ’70s and early ’80s, first-gen Mustangs, Chargers, and Camaros roamed the streets and were still fairly inexpensive. For this reason, it wasn’t uncommon for a high school parking to be filled with muscle cars in all… more»

Will This Holden Commodore V8 Supercar Sell For $2,800,000?

While historically significant and desirable road cars continue to increase in popularity and value, this trend has translated across to racing machinery. We have seen a few historic race cars sell for significant sums in the past, but this… more»

One Of Two! 2009 Devon V-10 GTX

Continuing in that vein of featuring cars that I have never heard of, and believe me, it’s many, today we have a 2009 Devon GTX that is one of only two ever produced. The listing initially states it as… more»

44k Original Miles: 1996 Acura Integra GSR

While many enthusiasts will be attracted to any classic car with the power and torque of a V8 under the hood, sometimes a fizzy little four-pot can offer a driving experience that is just as rewarding. That is the… more»

Cool Custom: 1929 Buick Speedster

Sometimes a classic vehicle will land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is difficult to determine how to categorize it. Such is the case with this 1929 Buick Speedster. It is a custom build completed in… more»

This 3,200-Mile 1976 Thunderbird Is A True Time Capsule

Talk about a time capsule! This 1976 Thunderbird, here on Craigslist near Chicago, has only 3,200 miles on the odometer. It’s like buying a new car, except there’s a part-vinyl roof, acres of red plastic, and lots of highly… more»

46K Original Miles: 1981 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

JEEP! These days it may as well be a synonym for gold. The one-time Ford, Willys, Kaiser-Jeep, AMC, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Group, FCA, and current Stellantis marque writes its own ticket these days. That wasn’t always the case and… more»

Solid Daily Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

The thought of using a classic car as a daily driver may be foreign to some people, but that is precisely what the owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Impala has been doing. The first thing that this tells us… more»

11,000 Original Miles: 1974 Dodge B100 Tradesman

Short wheelbase vans have been all the rage for some time now, to the point that many of the cleaner examples have been snatched up and restored. Some have even gone well past just being restored and become full-on… more»

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