Survivor Cars

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

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Rally-Inspired! 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo

Zero to 60 in under four seconds… on gravel! That’s the legacy of Ford’s 600+ HP rally-racing Escorts. This consumer-version, a European-built 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo, comes in well under 600 HP, but certainly proved sporty and competent… more»

55K Mile Survivor: 1968 Dodge Coronet

Time to take a look at another example of the non-muscle car version of a muscle car (it should probably be the other way around). Anyway, this 1968 Dodge Coronet is the generic version of Dodge’s mid-size model that… more»

5k Genuine Miles? 1978 Ford Country Squire Wagon

With Summer fast approaching, the temptation is there to load the family aboard a classic station wagon and attempt a cross-country journey à la, Clark Griswold, in National Lampoon’s Vacation. The inimitable Mr. Griswold tackled his “horror-day” in the… more»

No Reserve Survivor! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

A classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds every now and then, and mere words don’t seem enough to describe what the eyes are seeing. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Everywhere… more»

348/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Chevrolet managed to achieve what many people thought was impossible with the 1960 Impala Sport Coupe. These are big and heavy cars, but thanks to extremely narrow roof pillars and vast expanses of glass, they blessed these classics with… more»

No Reserve: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The 1984 model year was the most successful for Oldsmobile’s Hurst/Olds, with 3,500 buyers choosing to park one in their driveway. This one is a tidy survivor that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The owner claims that… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1942 Willys Slat Grille Jeep

UPDATE – This Willys popped up back in September of 2020, but apparently didn’t find a new owner, as it’s been relisted. It’s still in Salt Lake City, Utah, but this time the seller has included a few additional… more»

1987 Buick GNX With Only 8.7 Miles!

History is littered with them. By “them, ” I mean people who have bought a new car and hidden it away in the hope that it will become a future classic that will reap a huge reward when it… more»

40k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The owner of this 1969 Camaro Z28 doesn’t just claim that this is an original survivor, he supplies the documentation that supports this claim. It is a rust-free classic that has avoided the modifications that can impact the potential… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super

The 1972 Chevrolet C10 offered buyers a whole new world when it came to life behind the wheel of a pickup. While it still executed its role as a workhorse effectively, it brought buyers the opportunity to order their… more»

Former Fuelie? No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet got into the fuel injection game between 1957-65, with most set-ups being installed in Corvettes. It was available in the Bel Air in 1957 and the badging on the front fenders suggests this car was ordered with it,… more»

Dandy Delivery: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan

In the early 1960s, buyers could choose one of several FC (forward-control) vans from US manufacturers for their business delivery needs. Sitting basically over the front wheels, it’s a pretty interesting configuration and probably not quite as safe as… more»

1987 Buick Grand National With 27 Genuine Miles!

We’ve seen a few extraordinary examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds, but this car has to be up there with the best of them. What you are looking at here is… more»

Sharp Older Restoration: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth wanted to inject some excitement into their Valiant compact and pulled the trigger on the Duster fastback for 1970. It was an immediate hit, including the performance edition with a 340 V8 under the hood. This one was… more»

Rare Centurion Conversion: 1997 Ford F-350

One of the smarter buys at the moment if you’re watching the wholesale auctions or local sales that aren’t under the watchful eye of national buyers is a diesel-powered Ford pickup. These trucks are known for outstanding longevity and… more»

11,600 Original Miles: 1996 Dodge Viper GTS

This 1996 Dodge Viper GTS is perhaps the best way to get into one of these iconic supercars, as a hardtop coupe in blue with white stripes is exactly how most enthusiasts picture a Viper when they think of… more»

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