Survivor Cars

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

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Only One in the US? 1977 Ford Transit

The Ford Transit has been in production throughout the world since 1965. The first generation was on the assembly line until 1977, including this rare pickup truck that was built by Ford of Europe. Using left-hand rather than right-hand… more»

Corvette Chassis: Inexpensive 2005 Cadillac XLR

We’ve seen three Cadillac XLRs here on Barn Finds over the last few years. It’s hard to believe they’re old enough to be considered even remotely a vintage vehicle. What I wouldn’t give to be 21 years younger. This… more»

Eddie Bauer Survivor: 1994 Ford Bronco 4×4

The colors of this 1994 Ford Bronco 4×4 Eddie Bauer Edition decode to Medium Palomino over Light Santa Fe, according to the data plate in the photo gallery. The seller says it’s “two-tone paint copper orange With sandstone bottom.”… more»

Inexpensive 1956 Pontiac 870 Four-Door Sedan

This 1956 Pontiac 870 Four-Door Sedan was made in – wait for it – Pontiac, Michigan, believe it or not! I know, right? There were eight GM plants making cars in 1956, but the letter P in the VIN… more»

Flintstone Floors: 1976 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale

$2,000 or best offer? For a truck this nice-looking in 2026?! You can’t get nothin’ (as they say) in 2026 for two grand anymore, vehicle-wise, especially a vintage red-hot Chevy square body pickup. I predict this one won’t last… more»

60k-Mile Survivor? 1967 Buick Skylark

In 1967, if you wanted a mid-size automobile from Buick, you had three choices: the entry-level Special, the mid-range Skylark, and the Skylark Gran Sport, a fancy muscle car. A variety of body styles were available, including this 2-door… more»

Drives Like New: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Until recently, this 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS had been part of the same family since Day One. Its overall presentation carries the hallmarks of a classic that has always been treated respectfully. The fact that the seller claims… more»

Rebuilt AW11: 1989 Toyota MR2

A first-generation Toyota MR2 always gets attention, but this 1989 example listed on craigslist brings a slightly different angle. Located with a clean title and showing just 1,000 miles on the odometer, the seller describes it as a fully… more»

Peddling Memories: Vintage Schwinn Varsity

I bet a lot of Barn Finds readers have owned a Schwinn Varsity, or knew a relative, friend, or neighbor who had one. I still have my Opaque Blue Varsity from 1974 that I got new. It was a… more»

Signature Series Survivor: 1992 Lincoln Continental

Having traveled just over 47,000 miles over the last 34 years, this 1992 Lincoln Continental Signature Series has reportedly been lovingly maintained by the seller’s family, and they have done a lot of maintenance on it in the last… more»

Garage Find Survivor: 1962 Chrysler New Yorker

For 57 model years (1940 to 1996), the New Yorker was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. That’s if you discounted the Imperial, which was sold as a separate make for most of that time. The 1961-62 New Yorkers had slanted headlights,… more»

Luxury AWD Survivor: 1999 Audi A8 Quattro

While over 2.5 decades old now, this 1999 Audi A8 4WD luxury sedan is a nice compromise for folks who are overwhelmingly tired of the level of electronics and other media screens, WiFi nannies, and other often-glitchy stuff in… more»

BF Exclusive: 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE

Some vehicles come with a paper trail. Others come with a story. This 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE, listed as a Barn Finds Classified in Middletown, Connecticut, with an $8,000 asking price, offers a bit of both. It’s… more»

1986 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe 3+3 W/327 V8

“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»

2 For 1: 1971 Coleman 2.40 Sport Trail Bikes

Minibikes most likely don’t appeal to 90% of Barn Finds readers, so this little article is more of a 10th anniversary present to myself for being at Barn Finds since March of 2016. No, I didn’t buy them (yet),… more»

One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series

Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»