Survivor Cars

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

Quadrupled In Value: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe

If you’re someone who has always dismissed the Subaru 360 as a joke of a car, worthless, junk, whatevs, never be worth anything, etc., you’re wrong, it’s just that simple. They have literally quadrupled in value over the last… more»

38k Mile Survivor: 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham

We all reach a point in life where we feel we deserve to be spoiled. This is especially true when we decide to introduce a classic car into our lives. For some, it is a sports car like a… more»

One Owner: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe

Platform sharing is nothing new to the automotive industry, and truth be told, it probably dates back to the days of Fred Flintstone. It represents the most cost-effective way for a manufacturer to produce a wide selection of models… more»

45k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

By the time the smaller 3rd Generation Monte Carlo was launched in 1978, Chevrolet had a sales winner on its hands that was firmly established in the market. While the Sport Coupe was easily the volume seller, an impressive… more»

Swedish Survivor: 1972 Saab 96 Coupe

If you’re looking for a small, quirky European coupe with some serious engineering behind it, look no further than this 1972 Saab 96. Located in sunny Miami, this Swedish classic is listed here on eBay for $7,200, or best… more»

Long and Low: 1969 Cadillac Series 62 Hardtop Coupe

Probably no car better encapsulates the late-1950s buying public’s love of fins than the 1959 Cadillac. The enormous fins and bullet taillights remain as instantly recognizable today as when these classics were new. After falling out of favor during… more»

440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The 1966-67 Chargers didn’t sell all that well, perhaps because they looked like overgrown pony cars. The Charger was redesigned in 1968 along with all the other B-bodied Chrysler products and the nameplate finally took off, more than tripling… more»

35k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Nova Survivor

1979 marked the end of the line for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Nova, and it was also the final year that the Nova was produced as a rear-wheel-drive automobile.  Even though it was the last year for its generation, Chevy… more»

34k Mile Nova Alternative: 1974 Buick Apollo

In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to compete across all lines (the imported Opels weren’t getting the job done). So, in 1973, they cloned the popular Chevy Nova and called it Apollo, named after the Greek… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT

The Chevy Beretta was an FWD, 2-door sports coupe built between 1987-96. It was designed by the same folks who brought you the Camaro and Corvette of the same era. It was built on the L-body platform that also… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Some vehicles have been strong performers in the classic market for so many years that you must wonder if they will ever fall out of favor. Corvette fuelies and 1st generation Mustangs instantly spring to mind. So does the… more»

351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

Imagine for one moment that you were the successful bidder on this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. What would your first order of business be? The paint is tired, making it a prime candidate for a cosmetic restoration. However,… more»

1,589 Mile 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible

We regularly have cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds where we wonder what their backstory is. This 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham Convertible is a perfect example. You must wonder how the car has remained so… more»

45k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

It seems that most of the Trans Ams that Pontiac built in the late 1970s wore Starlight Black paint. That makes this Cameo White example a refreshing change. It isn’t perfect, but it is a rust-free vehicle that could… more»

Affordable Classic? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI

Sometimes it seems like an impossible mission. Some enthusiasts wish to park a classic in their garage but finding an affordable option that doesn’t require significant work can be the equivalent of spotting an automotive unicorn. For someone searching… more»

Amazing 16k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird

The seller of this 1977 Ford Thunderbird goes to great lengths to emphasize the vehicle’s originality. It is claimed that this car is as it was the day the original lady owner took delivery. It has never been buffed,… more»

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