Survivor Cars

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

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34k Mile Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

This short wheel base stepside Chevrolet C10 pickup is located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is said to be an original 34,573 mile survivor that has been owned by the same family since new. The truck is listed for sale… more»

Classic British Bike: 1964 Norton Atlas 750

There’s something quintessentially cool about all vintage British motorcycles, but among all the Triumphs and BSAs that one might run across, it’s the Nortons that hold a special place in my heart. This 1964 Atlas 750 is located in… more»

455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS

The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible

While we’ve seen a few examples of the Celica Sunchaser appearing on our desks at Barn Finds over the years, drop-top conversions produced by American Custom Coachworks Ltd are far less common. This is surprising because the company rolled… more»

Flathead V8 With Patina! 1949 Ford Coupe

The 1949 models were the first new cars offered by Ford since the end of World War II. The 1946-48 versions had been retreads of their pre-war cars. Because of pent-up demand, Ford would build more than 1.1 million… more»

53k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Chevy Nova was redesigned in 1968 and buyers would respond favorably as production increased by more than 70%. Surprisingly, sales of the Super Sport edition would drop by more than 45%, perhaps because only two engines would be… more»

Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III

The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»

Original 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

The Cadillac Eldorado nameplate dates to 1953 and – until 1967 when it became a front-wheel-drive personal luxury car – was often a convertible produced in lower quantities. It was always at the top (or very near the top)… more»

Heavy Half Survivor: 1978 GMC Sierra Grande

This 1978 GMC Sierra Grande has a great story – so great, in fact, the truck goes by the name of Virgil, a shout out to its long-term owner. The GMC is the “Heavy Half” model, which is the… more»

Affordable Oddball: 1970 Siata Spring

The Siata Spring was a 2-seater roadster built by Italian car builder Siata as a spin-off of the Fiat 850. Introduced in 1967, it featured retro styling with a mock upright radiator grille, separate wings, and headlights, and running… more»

Mercury Marauder Powered 1958 Ford Ranchero

When it comes to utes, Chevrolet’s El Camino always seems to be the scene-stealer. Of course, Ford beat Chevrolet to the punch, two years earlier, with their Ranchero, and today’s find is a first-gen from 1958. Not featured often… more»

80k Mile Unrestored 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air

Well sir, here’s an interesting one and timely, since trick or treat season is just around the corner. The seller doesn’t share a lot about this pumpkin orange 1952 Bel Air. Only seven photos and a brief description: unrestored,… more»

Unreal Garage Find: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

While we all covet barn finds, even better is finding a forgotten vehicle with incredible clues to its past still visible. This 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser is a time capsule, but not for the typical reasons of being perfectly… more»

Amazing 31 Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

We appreciate Jeff A bringing this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra to our attention. The car has only 31 miles on the odometer which is basically delivery miles since new. So what is a brand new 1993 Ford Mustang… more»

Golden Treasure! 1973 Chevy Corvette L48

You’d better hurry if you want this beautiful 1973 Corvette as the opportunity to buy it will be gone in less than a day! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where a couple of bids have bumped it… more»

Factory Touch Screen: 1988 Buick Reatta

Modern day “barn finds” or “garage finds” are interesting to me because in a way, they’re barometers of what might be collectible down the line. If a car found in a preserved state that’s less than 50 years old… more»

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