Survivor Cars

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

283 Dual-Quads: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Judging by the company that it keeps, the owner of this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette has a soft spot for performance vehicles. This classic has occupied its current place for most of the last 35 years, but the owner has… more»

Discovered By Wayne Carini: 1968 Toyota Corona

Most of us know Wayne Carini or know of him as the host of TVs Chasing Classic Cars. He really seems like a nice guy. I had the pleasure of visiting his shop in Portland, Connecticut a few years… more»

1995(!) One-Owner VW Beetle!

The final “traditional” (read that as rear-engined) VW Beetle sedan sold in the US left the dealership sometime in 1977 (the convertible soldiered on until 1979). However, traditional Beetle production continued until the last one was produced in Mexico… more»

Rare One-Owner 1976 Jensen GT

Here’s a car that we don’t see too often, although we have seen seven of them here at Barn Finds over the last decade or so. This is a 1976 Jensen GT, made by Jensen-Healey. The seller has it… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

When I first saw this 1966 Mustang Fastback, I thought it was a nicely restored classic. However, the truth behind this car is that this is an original and unrestored survivor. That makes its overall condition pretty amazing. This… more»

52K Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup

With older pickups remaining strong performers in today’s classic market, it makes vehicles like this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup very desirable. The intense bidding has graphically demonstrated this fact on this vehicle since it was listed for sale… more»

DeLorean 428 V8! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

This low-mileage Trans Am was built at the height of “Trans Am” mania, i.e., the year after the original Smokey and the Bandit movie made the car a star. This one is special because when it was brand new,… more»

All Original 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

According to the seller, this car was purchased new by a young American couple from a German dealer in 1966. They drove it through the hills of Germany while on their honeymoon and shipped it back to the U.S…. more»

No Reserve 402: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a tidy classic where the owner has spent considerable money recently. He has treated the body to a complete restoration, while the engine and transmission have both received a rebuilt. It makes a… more»

32k Mile Survivor: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger

The Dodge Dart began as a full-size car for 1960-1961, a mid-size car for 1962, and was then a compact car from 1963-1976. Our 1975 model here comes on the tail end of the run, and is in unrestored… more»

304 V8 Equipped: 1974 AMC Matador Coupe

The more that I see cars like this 1974 AMC Matador coupe, the more I miss this era – at least design-wise, maybe not safety or reliability-wise. There are unusual vehicle designs today but AMC seemed to have a… more»

Stored Since ’69: 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe

Hidden away in this garage is a classic that has led a sheltered life. It is a 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe that has spent the past five decades in storage. It is remarkably well preserved, and its… more»

Rare Early Saab: 1969 Saab Sonett V4

Saabs have always been sporty so for a sporty carmaker to make a sports car… well, you have to know that it’s doubly-sporty or somethin’. I’m not sure where I was going with that but the seller says that… more»

Just 360 Miles! 2005 Ford Mustang GT

The fifth generation of the venerable Ford Mustang began in 2005 and had a retro look as a nod to the original from 40 years earlier. The GT was a potent model and accounted for nearly 30% of production… more»

409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

The legendary actor Jack Nicholson once posed the question, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That could be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS. The current owner recently treated the car to a complete… more»

Kiddie Cat: 1986 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat

This is yet another strange case of a 6′-5″ tall guy liking tiny vehicles. Why is that? I usually gravitate toward small vehicles and I was ready to throw down $1,200 on this 1986 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat for… more»

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