Survivor Cars

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

Cheap ZR-1: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Corvette really came of age in 1990 when Chevrolet released the ZR-1 variant. It possessed the level of performance that recalled the badge’s glory days, and although it wasn’t cheap, it was warmly embraced by buyers. This… more»

Small Big Wheel: 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80

UPDATE – This 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80 is listed for sale again after it was featured in June of 2025 here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on eBay and is still located in Phoenix, Arizona. The seller… more»

Rare R-Code: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project

Among the most sought-after first-generation Mustangs is the 1969 Mach 1 R-Code, built with the mighty 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8. This example, listed here on eBay with a clean Michigan title, represents a rare opportunity to acquire… more»

Colorado 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT 400

Fancy! You know this isn’t a base Custom model because it doesn’t have round headlights. 1978 was the only year they were available on the second-generation Broncos and only on the base model. This is a high-trim 1978 Ford… more»

BF Auction: 1967 La Dawri Sebring Roadster

Enthusiasts of unique fiberglass specials and Volkswagen-powered sports cars will want to take a close look at this 1967 La Dawri Sebring Roadster, now offered exclusively through Barn Finds Auctions. Showing just 5,630 miles and presented with a clean… more»

1984 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 Crew Cab 454 V8

You can haul a lot of apples in this Apple Red 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 Wideside Crew Cab Camper Special pickup. This truck barely fits in the frame, it’s so long! Even the name is long for this… more»

Cheap 4×4! 1992 Ford Explorer XLT 5-Speed

How is it possible to get a one-owner Ford Explorer XLT 4×4 with a 5-speed manual and fewer than 100,000 miles for just $2,650? Anyone lamenting vintage vehicle prices in 2025, or not even vintage, all vehicle prices lately,… more»

1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Project

“Restoration started.” We all know what that means. It sounds better than “restoration stalled.” Who knows what happens when someone starts on a project with huge enthusiasm and then loses interest halfway through? This desirable 1963 Chevrolet Nova coupe,… more»

Battery Upgrade: 1976 CitiCar EV

As instantly recognizable as a Lamborghini Countach, this 1976 CitiCar has been upgraded with a V12 and… no, wait a minute. It’s been updated with Nissan Leaf batteries, saving several hundred pounds in weight and giving a longer range…. more»

15k Mile 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

After a production run spanning nearly three decades, Oldsmobile buyers got one final chance in the late eighties to buy a rear-wheel-drive Cutlass coupe.  Two variants of the Cutlass Supreme were available as 1988 models, including the new FWD… more»

Only 23,882 Miles! 1980 Mercury Bobcat 4-Speed

Ford was on their color naming game in this era, as they referred to this burgundy over orange 1980 Mercury Bobcat 3-Door Runabout as being “Dark Cordovan Metallic over Bright Bittersweet”. The passenger door appears a shade darker, and… more»

One-Family-Owned: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Well past the muscle car era, the fifth-generation Oldsmobile 442 still had some chops hidden inside its buttoned-up 1980s suit of clothes. It wasn’t quite the same as it was a couple of decades earlier, but the 1980s weren’t… more»

Texas Truck: 1959 Ford F-100 Panel 292 V8

This 1959 Ford F-100 Standard Panel appears to be what Ford referred to as Vermillion for its red color in this year. The white paint scheme on top is pretty unique; most of them would have been white above… more»

Preserved Commuter: 1995 Plymouth Neon

Was 1995 really 30 years ago already? How is that possible? Times sure seemed simple back then, now that I think about it, including vehicles like this 1995 Plymouth Neon. There are no incessantly troublesome “media screens” in this… more»

5-Speed Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

A few days ago, I put up my first listings on eBay in some time, running two auctions for a pair of motorcycles I’m trying to sell. The bids came in slowly and got no where near where I… more»

Cheap Survivor: 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback

Morocco Buff is an exotic color name for “tan”, which is the color of this 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback. It’s posted here on craigslist in Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula, in Queens, New York, about as choice… more»

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