Survivor Cars

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

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New Lift Kit, Wheels, Tires: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevy Blazer K5 was a full-size sport utility vehicle (before the term was commonly used) built between 1969-94. It was the smallest full-size SUV within the GM C/K family of trucks. The K5 designation disappeared after 1973, although… more»

Survivor Turbo Z: 1984 Dodge Daytona

This 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z is a nicely kept survivor with just 41,000 miles on the clock. The Turbo Z was a respectable performance car when new, and they’re hard to find today in condition like this. The… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

I love getting out into the wilderness as much as the next person, but I don’t see why you shouldn’t make such journeys in comfort. That is the experience that is on offer with this 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer…. more»

One Of A Kind? 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Claiming that a classic car is unique is easy. Proving it can be another challenge altogether. That could be one of the tasks that the buyer of this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible will face. Its original owner not only… more»

One Owner: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition

There will be times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicle will seem to tick all of the right boxes. That seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang… more»

78k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The very nature of the Ford Pinto means that it is becoming difficult to find good examples in today’s market. Conceived by the company as affordable and essentially disposable family transport, many served out their useful life reliably. When… more»

Two-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Datsun 280Z

There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in bringing a car that was destined for the scrap yard back to life, but there is certainly something to be said for a beautifully preserved classic that needs… more»

1-Of-12: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible

Rarity is always going to be a subject that ignites debate in the classic car world. Take this 1971 Torino GT Convertible as an example. It presents superbly, and while it might not be perfect, it is a turn-key… more»

Potential Bargain: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. They are generally equipped with fizzy little engines that deliver surprising performance from a modest capacity. They are also prone to developing significant rust problems if not treated with care. It… more»

Cape Cod Barn Find: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Alfa Romeo Spiders aren’t exactly uncommon finds, as the company seemingly sold a ton of them when they were new. The Spider is the one Alfa Romeo model that will still appear in your local self-service junkyard fairly dependably,… more»

Factory AC: 1979 International Scout II

With the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco – good or bad – it would be fun to see what a modern interpretation of the Scout would look like now. They’re both pretty hot sellers right now, at least first-gen… more»

185 Mile 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

We have featured a lot of low-mileage “Pace Cars” over the years but this could be one of the best! I say that not because of the 185 miles showing on the odometer, but because the owner actually had… more»

Original 1985 Honda ATC 125M Trike

I will not buy this, I will not buy this, I will not buy this. I hope that works. We’ve seen quite a few ATCs roll through here on Barn Finds over the years, some of them were up… more»

V8 Swap? Cheap 1980 Ford Pinto Hatchback

This is an informal poll, but how many of you have owned a Ford Pinto? I’m betting that a solid 25% of Barn Finds readers have owned one at one point in their lives and probably close to half… more»

Real H-Code: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth injected some excitement into its boxy Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster fastback was born and a sporty addition to the line-up. For those who wanted more than good looks in their ride, they could order a Duster… more»

Original Owner! 1967 Aristocrat Land-Commander

I must really be out of the loop on travel trailers, price-wise. In looking at the photos of this gorgeous 1967 Aristocrat Land-Commander trailer, I would just assume that it’s worth much more than the $6,800 bid price that… more»