Survivor Cars

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

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Solid Foundation: 1973 Jensen-Healey Project

The British sports car scene of the 1970s offered plenty of choices, but the Jensen-Healey stood out as a bit of a hybrid—part Lotus, part Jensen, with American safety standards in mind. This 1973 Jensen-Healey, listed here on craigslist… more»

Daily Driver: 1983 Toyota Corolla Wagon

I’m not sure this 1983 Toyota Corolla wagon is a car that most folks here (or anywhere, really) would aspire to own, but someone seemed to take care of this 42-year-old wagon, and it’s old enough now to draw… more»

California Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Bandit Special Edition

When you think of late-1970s muscle cars, few images are as instantly recognizable as the black-and-gold Pontiac Trans Am Bandit Special Edition. Thanks to Smokey and the Bandit, this car became a cultural icon, and demand has stayed strong… more»

Two Tracks, Better Than One? 1974 Raider Eagle

We’ve seen quite a few twin-track Raider snowmobiles here on Barn Finds over the last decade or so, and they’ve usually been the standard white color, other than maybe a Golden Eagle or two. This unusual, light blue-colored 1974… more»

Last of Its Kind: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

It’s not every day you come across a Bricklin SV-1, and it’s even rarer when one carries the distinction of being the last of its year to roll off the line. This 1975 example, listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Original Decals: 1989 Mazda B-Series Pickup

There was a time when buying a pickup that was loaded with style and considered quite “choice” for the era didn’t require having four wheel drive. We often think that the most desirable pickup trucks must have the raised… more»

Amazing One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

Ford was a willing participant in the homologation game at the end of the 1960s as it eagerly embraced the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” marketing ethos. The Mustang was its weapon of choice, with the company producing… more»

Original Interior and Paint: 1966 Plymouth VIP

Plymouth and Chevrolet were somewhat caught out by Ford’s wildly popular introduction of its 1965 LTD, but it didn’t take them long to catch up. With the introduction of the VIP (at least Chevy didn’t copy Ford by using… more»

$4,950? 1973 International 1210 Camper Special

Sometimes, a used vehicle can be too inexpensive, and it makes me scratch my head, wondering if it’s real or not. This is one of those cases. This 1973 International 1210 Camper Special is posted here on craigslist in… more»

Original Owner! 1150-Mile 1974 Honda XL-70 K1

While showing some very light, normal wear, this 1974 Honda XL-70 K1 appears to be in outstanding condition and is one you could ride without being afraid of taking it off the velvet turntable in your living room. It’s… more»

Right Hand Drive! 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Now, this is an unusual find! It’s a 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, four-door sedan, which isn’t particularly unusual or uncommon. It does have two standout traits, however: one being its fine condition and the other being its right-hand drive… more»

17k Mile Special Edition: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

We have seen some really low mile Trans Ams come to market lately. This one is no exception with only 17k miles on the odometer. It is located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida and listed here on Craigslist. We… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

In the classic car world, we tend to love finding vehicles that are still in the care of their original owners, or one family owned. The reason for this wasn’t immediately obvious to me over the years, as I… more»

1994 Chevrolet Impala SS With 5,100 Genuine Miles!

With a few notable exceptions, concept cars rarely find their way into series production. However, Chevrolet broke the mold in 1994 when the Impala SS landed on showroom floors. Unveiled as a concept at the 1992 Detroit Motor Show,… more»

Triple-Black 360: 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

There is a lot to like about this 1978 Dodge Magnum XE. Its Triple-Black paint and trim combination will appeal to many, while its leather interior gives it a luxurious feel. However, many will find the 360ci V8 under… more»

Keep It Perfect: 1974 Mustang II Mach 1

Every cliché you can think of relating to old cars applies to the 1974 Mustang II Mach 1 seen here on craigslist: “Nicest one left” and “Go find another” are just two of those. You can probably think of… more»

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