Survivor Cars

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

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THROWBACK: The Barn Bug Herbie Movie Collection

UPDATE – To celebrate Barn Finds’ 10th Anniversary, we are taking a look back at some of the top posts over the years! If you happen to know the current status of any of these Bugs, please let us… more»

Michigan Barn Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero GT

With Barn Finds celebrating its 10th birthday, the inevitable question is whether there will ever be an end to the amazing classic cars that people will unearth in sheds and barns around the country, or indeed, around the world…. more»

59,000 Mile Boattail Survivor! 1972 Buick Riviera

Riviera, as it was called, began as a trim level in Buick’s lineup denoting a two-door pillarless hardtop body. The name was chosen because it reminded all those who gaze upon it of the allure and affluence of the… more»

Original 383: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When you look at classic cars from the muscle car era, I’ve always felt that Plymouth hit the nail on the head with the 3rd Generation Barracuda. Its low, wide stance looks rugged and muscular, while the aggressive grille… more»

Factory Paint Survivor: 1979 Ford Fairmont

This 1979 Ford Fairmont has been in the seller’s family since new, and he’s clearly had a big hand in its impressive survivor-grade condition. The Fairmont belonged to his father who sadly passed away in 1984, and has remained… more»

Yenko Clone: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Don Yenko was a famous performance tuner, racer, and Chevrolet dealer. One of his favorite cars to soup up was the first-generation Camaro, although Chevelle’s and Nova’s were also part of his tuning portfolio. The heart of the ’69… more»

Stage One! 1974 Buick Century GS455

Well, it’s certainly brown, but then so were many cars in 1974, it was a sign of the times! More importantly, it was an end of the times as this Century Gran Sport was among the last to sport… more»

30k Mile Time Capsule: 1950 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe

Although many low-mileage, original 1950s-era “Time Capsules” have been featured on Barn Finds, this extraordinary 1950 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe would probably make our Top Ten List. Just look at what’s listed under the heading of “Original and in… more»

Time to Bid! Lucky Collector Car Auctions Spring Classic

The 2021 Spring Classic event managed by Lucky Collector Car Auctions will feature a wide range of classics of every shape and size imaginable, happening both online and in-person June 12 and 13, 2021. This year’s collection is bursting… more»

50th Anniversary: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache

Chevrolet offered the Task Force series of trucks between 1955 and 1959, the successor to the Advance Design series that debuted after World War II. The 3100-designation applied to 2-wheel drive, while 3600 meant 4WD. By 1958, the smooth-sided… more»

Police Car Suspension: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner

After eight years as a mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner shifted to the new Plymouth Volare platform for 1976. It would be largely an appearance option through the duration of the compact’s run until 1980. It would no… more»

Stored 45 Years: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

With more than 21 million Volkswagen “Bugs” built between 1938 and 2003, you’d think you’d see more of them around today. But they were simple, economical cars built to be used by the masses and then discarded. Fortunately, this… more»

Faded Pony: 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

Government-mandated diving-platform bumpers notwithstanding, this 1974 Ford Pinto Squire wagon looks like a great project. Nice original and restored Squire wagons with these features can and do sell for $15,000 to $25,000 or more at auctions. The seller has… more»

Solid Gold: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

It is said that all that glitters is not gold. I’m prepared to argue that claim because this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am not only glitters, but it appears to be a little piece of solid gold. It presents extremely… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The owner of this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 claims that it is a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle, and when you work through its combination of color, trim, specifications, and optional extras, this claim appears to be true. It comes with… more»

Surf’s Up! 1967 Ford Falcon

The Falcon would become one of the most successful compacts offered by domestic U.S. automakers in the 1960s. Its platform would serve as the launching point for some other best-sellers, like the Mustang and Maverick. Unlike those cars, the… more»

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