Survivor Cars

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

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Earliest Known? 1982 Buick Grand National

The Regal-based Grand National (GN) was first produced in response to the success Buick had in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1981. Unlike the more well-known GN’s from 1984-87, only 215 of these cars were built in 1982 and… more»

Solid Survivor: 1960 MGA Roadster

When the weather is fine, there’s nothing quite like the experience of slipping behind the wheel of a classic British sports car to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer us. That opportunity awaits someone with… more»

Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Some classic cars are more eye-catching than others, and this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner really grabs your attention. From its spotless exterior to its numbers-matching V8, it is a vehicle that has much to commend it. The owner has… more»

96-Year-Old Survivor: 1925 Chevrolet Superior Model K

Chevrolet has been around for over 100 years, but this car was made when the company was only 14 years old! This 1925 Chevy Superior Model K is all-original, runs and drives, and is for sale in Oxford, Iowa…. more»

Cowboy Tuxedo: 1968 Cadillac Eldomino

The “Eldomino” name may not be the official nameplate for this unusual 1968 Cadillac Eldorado, but it is a real vehicle produced by a company called Caribou of Chatsworth, California with Cadillac’s blessing. Supposedly, only a handful of these… more»

Nicely Restored: 1952 Beech Bonanza C-35

While I am not an aviation expert, I do have preferences when it comes to planes. Really, anything by Beechcraft is going to be right up my alley, as these just seem to be the most overly-styled planes of… more»

1 of 11: Rare 1969 Mercury Montego MX

I can’t remember ever seeing a ’69 Montego convertible. And, for good reason. Only 1,725 Montego ragtops rolled off the assembly line in 1969. And what makes this fine survivor even rarer is the fact that it’s 1 of… more»

Slant Six Power! 1971 Dodge Challenger

This ’71 Challenger wears an older restoration that should still attract a lot of attention. It’s finished in Renault Green with lots of clear-coat which is a slight departure from stock. When you popped open the hood, you’d expect… more»

UPDATE: 1971 Mercury Comet GT Survivor

UPDATE: We previously featured this 1971 Mercury Comet GT back on June 10th, and it has reappeared on the market. It appears that this might be a case of a winning bidder who didn’t pay, so the owner has… more»

Super Cab Survivor: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT

In addition to simply being a beautiful survivor, the seller points out that this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT is a rare specimen, one of just 35 ever built in this configuration. It boils down to the options and… more»

1 of 838: 1967 Dodge Polara Convertible

In the 1960s, the Dodge Polara was the equivalent of Chevrolet’s Impala. You could buy one in just about any body style, like this convertible, which saw just 838 copies made in 1967. The seller’s edition is a one-owner… more»

289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

This 1965 Mustang GT was a father-and-son project, but tragically, the father has passed away. The son has decided that he has taken its restoration as far as he wants to and is looking for someone who will appreciate… more»

5-Window Pickup: 1967 Ford Econoline

Sometimes buying a classic vehicle involves a degree of compromise. If you are on the hunt for a pickup to park in your garage, this 1967 Ford Econoline might be a worthy candidate. Its overall condition is above average… more»

Original 401: 1965 Buick Skylark GS

Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is almost impossible to determine its strongest attribute. That is the case with this 1965 Buick Skylark GS. It presents beautifully for its age, and… more»

318 V8 Twister: 1972 Plymouth Duster

Looking to attract younger buyers to the rather plain Valiant, Plymouth added the Duster 2-door fastback in 1970. It accomplished its missile as Chrysler would produce nearly 1.3 million of the cars in seven years, plus a solid number… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Astre

The Pontiac Astre is a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Vega, which had a dubious history in the 1970s. Because its sales numbers were much smaller and it only ran for three years in the U.S., the Astre is… more»

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