Survivor Cars

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

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1980 AMC Pacer DL With 1,884 Genuine Miles!

There’s an old adage in real estate that says that you are better to buy the worst house in the best street rather than the best house in the worst street if you have limited funds. There are motoring… more»

Only 27k Miles? 1975 Chevrolet Sportvan

At first glance, this 1975 Chevrolet G20 van doesn’t look all that impressive. But dig a bit deeper and it becomes more intriguing, as it features the rare manual transmission and the seller believes it has under 30,000 original… more»

Fresh 454: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

First-year Chevrolet Monte Carlos are not something that we often see here at Barn Finds, but they tend to be in above-average condition for their age when we do. This 1970 Monte Carlo continues that trend, and making it… more»

Clean Machine: 45k Mile 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Does it seem like certain vehicles have the ability to become family heirlooms, even when in the hands of non-car enthusiasts? The Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Ford Bronco are two examples that come immediately to mind. In other words,… more»

Six-Wheeled Luxury: 1976 GMC Motorhome

Despite their rarity, these front wheel drive GMC motorhomes still seem to pop up for sale a fair amount, and in decent condition more often than not. It makes me wonder if the attractiveness of piloting a more manageable… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is not 100% original, but returning it to its factory specifications would not be difficult. What makes it a tempting vehicle for potential buyers is its lack of rust problems. The healthy V8 under… more»

Built By Stutz: 1920 HCS Series 2 Touring

H.C.S. Motor Car Company was the second auto manufacturer that Henry C. Stutz founded. In 1910, he and a partner formed the first company which would bear his name later, the Stutz Motor Car Co. It would be acquired… more»

Museum Quality 1982 Honda CBX

Now that is a collection of Honda CBXs. The seller clearly has a thing for one of the most significant motorcycles of the 1980s, and you can’t blame him for that – the CBX was a game-changer when introduced,… more»

Cadillac V8 Power! 1952 Allard K2

London-based Allard Motor Company built its K Series of 2-seat sports car over three generations from 1946-52. This was a small volume operation that saw just 332 made overall. The K2 was a refinement of the K1 and produced… more»

Hot Rod Shadow: 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX

In the world of Carroll Shelby-ized Mopars, the late 80s were quite interesting with the range of vehicles Mr. Shelby breathed on across the company’s lineup. Perhaps one of the more undervalued cars at the moment is the highly… more»

Rare GT Version: 1956 Porsche 356 A

This 1956 Porsche 356 A is hardly a Barn Find, more like a Palace Find maybe but it is still fitting as BF strives to find a little bit of everything that would be of interest to any car… more»

Small 4X4: 1985 Subaru BRAT GL

Do you remember the little Subaru BRAT? But do you recall what the name was an abbreviation for? If you came up with “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, you get to move to the head of the class. These little… more»

Pure Gold: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

Hiding under this cover is a 1967 Pontiac Firebird that is achingly beautiful. It is the sort of car that would appeal to the person seeking a turn-key classic that needs nothing. What makes it even more tempting is… more»

Original Tri-Power: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

When the C3 Corvette broke cover for the 1968 model year, it immediately grabbed the motoring public’s imagination. A total of 28,566 buyers raced out and slapped down their cash to park one in their driveway. Even in its… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina

The 1950s was a fascinating era in American automotive history. It represented a time before safety and emission regulations dominated design and engineering. Manufacturers were focused on glitz and glamor, and chrome trim was king. It was against this… more»

Original 4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS 350

I didn’t give a Chevy Nova SS a second glance back in ’73 because I felt that there was no more real Nova SS after 1972. Why? Because in ’73 the top available engine was no longer mandated, the… more»

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