Survivor Cars

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

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Rust-Free 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE FHC

When the Jaguar XK120 appeared in 1948, it marked the company’s first production sports car since before World War II. It was also the first in a line of elegant sports cars that would carry the “XK” designation. Today,… more»

429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Torino GT

There aren’t many classic enthusiasts who have ever uttered the words, “My car has more power than I need.” Most of us long for that bit of extra mumbo under the hood, and that has been the case with… more»

Fire Engine Red: 1957 Dodge D300

I don’t know that there is a car that doesn’t look good in red, and this former New Jersey fire vehicle certainly wears the color well. No. 2 is a 1957 Dodge D300 pickup, located in Addison, Illinois, only… more»

Low Mileage Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

Well, I had to scrape the drool off my desk looking at this one. It’s well known that I love the Mustang SVO and would very much like to own one someday when planets and priorities align, and now… more»

390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some cars seem to tick many of the right boxes for buyers looking to enter the classic car world. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 graphically demonstrates this. It is a spotless vehicle that presents superbly. The drivetrain combination holds… more»

Solid Gold Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Two days remain in the auction for this nearly perfect, all original 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.  The car is located in Boise, Idaho and is listed for sale here on eBay. The bidding has been strong and reached $36,100… more»

Patina Pickup: 383-Powered 1967 Dodge D100

A Tucson Truck – this is one cool pickup! It was purchased new in Tucson, Arizona where it still lives with its second owner so it’s been in that nice, dry, hot climate for 54 years where I should… more»

Original Knucklehead: 1942 Harley-Davidson EL

Being forced to sell any classic vehicle due to ill health can be heartbreaking, but that is the decision that the owner of this 1942 Harley-Davidson EL has had to make. It is a stunning classic that has been… more»

26k Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 4-Speed

The owner of this 1963 Impala admits that while the vehicle sports some SS features, he’s unsure whether it is a genuine SS. He is sure that its potent V8 is original and that the 26,000 miles showing on… more»

Western Barn Find: 1981 Plymouth Trailduster 4×4

It’s amazing how many awesome 4x4s emerge from the dry, arid landscape of Montana and the surrounding environs, looking like any other late-model used car. This final year 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is a wonderful survivor that presents incredibly… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

Classic Italian sports cars can be one of the most rewarding vehicles on the planet. They rarely possess mountains of horsepower, but what they have, they offer willingly. If you pointed this 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce at… more»

350-Equipped: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z20 Indy Pace Car

On nine occasions, the Chevrolet Camaro has been afforded the honor of serving as the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. These have included the 1982 event where they used their newly-unveiled Third Generation Z28 model. As has been… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: Clean 1986 Buick Somerset Limited

There seems to be a new type of retro theme developing in the classic car scene. While vehicles like the First Generation Mustang and the Tri-Five Chevrolets remain a staple, buyers have begun to shift their gauge towards vehicles… more»

BF Exclusive: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

With values continuing to grow steadily, finding spotless and affordable Fox-Body Mustangs is becoming more difficult. This is especially true if potential buyers crave a GT with the fuel-injected V8 under the hood. That’s what makes our feature car… more»

17k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

We’ve seen a few examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National cross our desks here at Barn Finds over the years, and they seem to fall into two broad categories. Some will be genuine trailer queens with barely enough… more»

Y84 Special Edition: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

This 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am is listed for sale here on eBay but you better hurry. There is only one day remaining in the auction. The car is bid to $10,200 but the reserve has not been met.Y84… more»