Survivor Cars

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

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402 Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo would enjoy a long run in the Chevy lineup, from 1970 and into the 2000s. It was Chevrolet’s first personal luxury that initially had ties to both the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Grand Prix. This second-year… more»

8,500 Mile GT5 Replica: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is a claimed warehouse find with just over 8,000 original miles. Despite being low mileage and presumably unmolested, the Pantera has since been heavily modified with a GT5 widebody kit adorned with the requisite flares… more»

1937 Ford Panel Fire Truck

There are very few vehicles that can bring out the joy in a five-year-old’s eyes like a fire truck. Could be the red paint, might be the siren –  maybe it’s just the idea of riding on the outside… more»

Rare Glass Roof: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

The 1950s was an era when the American economy was booming, and motorists demanded something special from manufacturers. Ford stepped up to the plate in 1955 with the Crown Victoria Skyliner. It is a dramatic and exciting car with… more»

Modified 72V 1980 Vanguard Comuta-Car

Let’s hear it for the weird stuff! Anyone? Anyone except me like the weird cars? Well, Larry D does. He pointed this one out to us, and I gotta say thanks for doing so, Larry D. Sebring-Vanguard was inspired… more»

351 Equipped: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

  The owner of this 1970 Mustang Fastback doesn’t give us a lot to work with, but the general impression is that this could be a structurally sound classic that would make a satisfying project. With a 351ci V8… more»

46k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Certain cars remain a staple of the classic scene, and they will almost always command premium prices in the market. A 1957 Bel Air is one such car, as is the C2 Corvette Convertible. Our feature car comes from… more»

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»

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