Survivor Cars

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

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Black on Black: 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra

Cobra Mustangs of the Fox body variety have been on the rise for years, with an abundance of time-capsule examples coming out of the woodwork in recent months, some with price tags north of $50,000 depending on mileage. The… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Mercury Meteor

Emotions can be a powerful driver in our lives, and they can lead us to make some interesting decisions. That is why the owner of this 1963 Mercury Meteor has placed the car on the market. He inherited the… more»

64k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

This 1964 Ford Galaxie is a stunning-looking car, and it appears that its next owner will not need to spend a cent on it. Not only is it a low-mileage survivor, but the seller has gone through the vehicle… more»

Low Mile 428 CJ! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Lurking under this layer of dust is a car that should have a story to tell. You are looking at a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with its original 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood. If that isn’t… more»

Miami Garage Find: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

While we get excited about seeing a classic car covered in dust, sometimes the after photos are just as rewarding. The seller claims this 1992 Ford Mustang GT convertible was discovered in a Miami, Florida garage after the original… more»

454 V8 Power! 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was new in 1970, Chevy’s first entry in the personal luxury segment of the market. The car was little changed for the following year and was an off shoot of the similar Pontiac Grand Prix during… more»

80k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

We’ve seen a few reasonably affordable project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, and this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is an excellent example of this trend. It needs work, but it could be… more»

Refurbished Interior: 1983 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale

Classic pickups tend to be vehicles that have served as workhorses for part of their life. Some show signs of having done a lot more work than others and this 1983 C10 Scottsdale looks like it might have been… more»

Nicest One Left? 1983 Mercury Lynx LS

The Mercury Lynx was a rebadged version of the Ford Escort subcompact. Both cars would debut in the Fall of 1980 for the 1981 model year, replacing the Pinto and Bobcat. They were inspired by the European Mk III… more»

56k Mile Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Vega

The Chevy Vega, other than perhaps the noteworthy Cosworth Vega, are seldom seen these days, although more than 2 million of them were built back in the 1970s.  It was Chevy’s first foray into the sub-compact car market, but… more»

2003 Volkswagen Passat 4MOTION W8 Wagon

This 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4MOTION W8 wagon isn’t old by classic or vintage car standards but by sheer complicated car standards, seventeen or eighteen years is a long time. Thankfully, this one has been maintained to a tee by… more»

The One To Buy! 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Survivor

Who doesn’t love the cheeky little Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite? The problem now is finding a good one. Bugeyes were so inexpensive, even when new, that most have been used up, scrapped, modified beyond belief, or restored to the point… more»

Florida Drop Top: 1972 Ford Mustang

It’s always interesting to see how much the first-generation Mustang changed over the eight years or so that they were made. They went from the fastest-selling new car since the Model A to a road-burning muscle monster to Mary… more»

Restored Then Parked: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The first generation of the Corvette (C1) lasted for more than a decade. Its successor (C2) had a shorter run from 1963-67 but is considered the definitive ‘Vette by many collectors. It would be an all-new car that also… more»

19K Original Miles! 1960 Ford Anglia Estate

We have covered quite a few station wagons on Barn Finds but most are domestic behemoths like an Impala, Country Squire, or Fury. Across the pond, things were done quite a bit differently, mostly in terms of size, and… more»

Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»

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