Survivor Cars

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

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Rare Turbo Diesel: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73

The saying goes, “if you want to go into the Australian Outback, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back again, take a Land Cruiser.” As with many 4×4 models, the Land Cruiser story begins in… more»

Update: Long Hauler 1964 GMC Suburban 2500

UPDATE – We featured this 1964 GMC Suburban last spring and since then it’s been somewhat updated and has had a lot of maintenance and bodywork done on it. It’s for sale again here on craigslist in Kelso, Oregon… more»

Police Package: 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP

If the “Blues Brothers” were made today, you’d have to wonder whether Jake and Elwood would choose this 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP as the new Bluesmobile. After all, the original 1974 Dodge Monaco would be getting long in… more»

LS Power 6-Speed! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Author’s Note 4/27/2021: Two of us at Barn Finds ended up with this assignment simultaneously, so this post is not an error – just a slightly different take on a very special car. JO OK, full confession, I’m not… more»

Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»

American Motors Collection Up For Auction!

  Those of us who remember American Motors Corporation will recall names like Gremlin, Javelin, Matador, Pacer and Rambler… and even if you aren’t a fan of their work, you’ll appreciate the excellent condition of this collection, up for… more»

1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible With 2,177 Miles!

If you looked for long enough, you could possibly locate a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible with a lower odometer reading than this one. However, I wouldn’t want to hold my breath until one is found because I suspect that… more»

Barn Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The seller says that “this is the one you’re looking for,” and if you’ve been looking for a 1964 Impala SS, he may be right. This original survivor, located in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, is available here on eBay…. more»

Fiero Rarity: The Only 1984 Enterra Vipre

The Pontiac Fiero has been the canvas for wild ideas and questionable choices since it was introduced in 1984.  It’s mid-rear engine layout and low price enabled owners to add kits to ape Ferraris, mimic Lamborghinis, and experiment with… more»

Factory Lightweight: 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedge

Hiding in this garage is an unassuming-looking vehicle that has to rate as one of the genuinely great muscle cars. This is a 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedge, and it appears to be original and unmolested. These cars could… more»

One Owner 50K Miles: 1985 Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco has long been a darling of the 70s and 80s squarebody scene, so much to the point that you mainly see them these days as flipper fodder, hawked by dealers for prices often north of $20,000…. more»

Lightning Rods! 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The differences between 1968 and 1983, as far as muscle cars go, are like flying a kite and going to the moon. That isn’t to say that a car like this 15th Anniversary Edition 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds isn’t a… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»

Custom Pickup: 1965 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed

It would have been easy for the owner to apply a fresh coat of paint to this 1965 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed, and the result would have been stunning. However, he decided to retain its aged appearance, and I believe… more»

Black Binder Included: 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R

The Ford Mustang Cobra R is one of a handful of modern classic SVT models that has seemingly held its value very well. This is not always the case for SVT cars and trucks, as the SVT-badged Contour, Focus,… more»

Factory Track Car: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

The 1LE Camaros were from the glory days of GM new car sales, when there were seemingly endless ways to configure a car. The options lists were as long as you wanted them, and while it must have been… more»

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