Survivor Cars

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

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Low-Mileage Project Convertible: 1989 Cadillac Allante

The late 1980s brought us one of Cadillac’s most ambitious cars, the Allante, a Pininfarina-styled two-seater that aimed to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Jaguar. This 1989 example, now up for sale here on eBay, shows just… more»

One Owner: 1969 Ford Mustang Grande

Ford was on a serious path to diversification with its First Generation Mustang by 1969, which is understandable, because sales had dropped by 50% since the glory days of 1966. Buyers were spoiled for choice, with those seeking a… more»

Winter Or Summer: 1971 Sno-Pony Convertible

It’s never too early for snowmobiles, as far as I’m concerned. NW Iowa Kevin must feel the same way, as he sent in the tip for this 1971 Sno-Pony ASV Convertible, reconfigurable snowmobile/ATV. This unusual thing is listed here… more»

Clean Coupe: 1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT

When my brother and I were kids, the house across the street from our childhood home went up for sale. The owner, who was a prominent Chrysler salesman, always had a nice selection of cars – nothing exotic, save… more»

Old-School Cool: 1964 Corvette With Ghost Flames

Few cars embody classic American style and performance as much as the second-generation Corvette. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, now listed here on eBay, blends originality with a period custom touch thanks to its vintage black paint accented by… more»

WWII Roots: 1946 Willys Jeep Project

After WWII, Willys wasted no time in transforming its proven military design into a vehicle for the civilian market. The result was the CJ-2A, a tough little 4×4 that carried the same rugged DNA as the wartime MB while… more»

A Good Daily Driver? 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS

As rough as this 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS four-door sedan looks in the overall photos and even in the detailed photos, I tend to agree with the seller that it could make a good daily driver. Maybe not the… more»

Original Paint Grocery Getter: 1966 Mercury Colony Park

Nothing speaks of luxury like simulated wood paneling, and when that paneling is ostensibly original to the car, so much the better. Presented as a “real rust free car from [the] Southern Utah desert,” this 1966 Mercury Colony Park… more»

Early Patina: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed

Porsche’s 912 has steadily gained recognition as one of the best-kept secrets in the marque’s history, offering the same timeless looks as the 911 but with a lighter, more balanced driving character. This 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe, listed here… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Ford F-100

Every so often, a truck surfaces that not only tells the story of Ford’s durable engineering but also carries with it a strong sense of local history. This 1970 Ford F-100, now offered exclusively here on Barn Finds, is… more»

No Reserve: 1969 AMC AMX

This 1969 AMC AMX ticks so many of the “right” boxes that it is hard to know where to start. It has been part of the same family since Day One, meaning it has a known ownership history. It… more»

65K-Mile Survivor: 1972 Buick Electra 225

I have a hard time thinking of a more elegant car, at least from the early 1970s, than this 1972 Buick Electra 225 hardtop sedan. The details, color, and condition all come together on this one, in my opinion…. more»

One Prior Owner: 1987 Dodge Aries

The K-car line-up of automobiles, including the Dodge Aries, is credited with saving Chrysler Corp. from extinction in the 1980s. The company’s dependence on stodgy big cars in the 1970s almost did them in, but the front-wheel-drive, gas-sipping K-cars… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Some readers will take one look at this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and immediately dismiss it for having too many doors. However, doing so could be a mistake, because it is a genuine one-owner survivor with a freshly rebuilt… more»

Power Pak! 1969 Ford F-100 Farm & Ranch Special

Well, here’s a rare one, and you’d never know it by looking at the exterior photos. At least without zooming in on the faded Farm & Ranch Special decal above the front fenders on each side. That isn’t even… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Land Rover Series III

Classic 4×4 enthusiasts will want to take notice of this 1974 Land Rover, now available exclusively on Barn Finds Auctions. This vintage off-roader was recently discovered as a true barn find in Corpus Christi, Texas, with just 25,052 miles… more»

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