Survivor Cars

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

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Lightning Rods Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Hurst Performance partnered with several automakers over the years, but its most notable may have been with Oldsmobile. Between 1968 and 1984, they partnered for 10 special editions, culminating in the 1983-84 models as the most popular. Those two… more»

BF Auction: One-Owner 1997 Saab 9000 CS 5-Speed

Saab once built cars for buyers who deliberately wanted something different. The 9000 was fast without being flashy, practical without feeling ordinary, and engineered with the sort of unconventional thinking that made the Swedish company famous. Finding one today… more»

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 With 5,200 Original Miles!

Enthusiasts who believe that there’s nothing as great as a thumping V8 may have accidentally forgotten about the 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10. With a 505ci V10 under the hood and 500hp beneath the driver’s right foot, the SRT-10 possesses… more»

Estate Find: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

There seems to be little chance that domestic manufacturers will resume production of Station Wagons in the foreseeable future. Therefore, customers must either rely on imports or search the classic scene for something to fulfill their needs. If you… more»

25k Original Miles: 2005 Chevrolet SSR

Just because something seems like a good idea doesn’t necessarily mean it is. Take the Chevrolet SSR. The concept of a retro-style Convertible Pickup sounds fine in theory, but the sales tally showed that potential buyers didn’t embrace it… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1967 Mercury Cougar

Ford had a two-year head start with the Mustang in what would become known as the “pony car wars.” The Mustang debuted in mid-1964 as a 1965 model, and the competition wouldn’t follow until 1967 (except for the Plymouth… more»

Survivor 1989 Dodge Omni America

This 1989 Dodge Omni America is the seller’s “elderly mother’s car,” and it’s been parked for five or six years now, so it’ll need to be towed to your garage. They have this good-looking Omni posted here on Craigslist… more»

$2,500 Survivor: 1988 Plymouth Reliant Coupe

I’m not sure if a K-car is on anyone’s must-have list, but there were some interesting models. A two-door body style helps bring this one out of the “Two too many doors!!” category, if nothing else. This 1988 Plymouth… more»

Three-Wheel-Drive! Broyhill M-4100 3×3

Another in the last category you ever thought would be on Barn Finds: a sports turf and infield groomer, this unusual and very cool 19XX Broyhill M-4100 3×3 (!) can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Abbeville,… more»

Turbo Terror: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

A Sedona Red four-door sedan with AWD isn’t usually something a lot of folks think of when they think of a sports car, but Subaru’s Impreza WRX is a quick, fun little pocket rocket capable of surprising even a… more»

Versatrak Survivor : 2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD

In bright and/or patriotic Victory Red, this 2004 Pontiac Aztek is an AWD model, and it has some interesting features. While not a full camping model with a factory tent included, it’s tent-ready. This one can be found listed… more»

39k-Mile Sting Ray: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

The now-iconic “Split-Window” Corvette was gone in 1964, having been a one-year-wonder. Complaints about outward visibility caused Chevrolet to replace the two-piece rear glass with a single wrap-around one. Sales were not impacted, as the Corvette grew by another… more»

65k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

You can sometimes look at a classic and ask yourself what’s not to like about it. This 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is an example of that philosophy, because apart from a single interior flaw, it ticks the boxes as… more»

Rare Buggy: 1964 Volkswagen Concept 1 Dune Buggy

Dune Buggies reached the peak of their power in the 1960s, largely driven by the success of the Meyers Manx. Several other manufacturers produced their own versions, and Allied Industries soon joined the party with the Concept 1. It… more»

Rare French Luxury: 1975 Peugeot 604

Many African nations feature harsh climates and rough roads. Buyers in those countries often focus on vehicles produced by Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot, because both marques enjoy well-earned reputations for producing cars that will withstand abuse without caving under the… more»

Basic Cheap Big Car: 1960 Ford Fairlane

Ford’s big news in 1960 was the addition of the Falcon compact. But that didn’t stop them from selling nearly one million full-size cars, too, with the Fairlane, Fairlane 500, and Galaxie being the choices, plus station wagons. Gone… more»