Survivor Cars

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

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Choo-Choo Customs SS: 1987 Chevy El Camino Designer Series

The Choo-Choo Customs legacy at Chevrolet is an intriguing one, and yet another example of the aftermarket maintaining a close relationship with the Big 3 automakers to create custom models with limited production numbers. The El Camino Choo-Choo Customs… more»

33k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

It is said that racing improves the breed, and the 1970 Mustang Boss 302 would seem to confirm that. Developed for use in the ultra-competitive Trans Am series, the Boss 302 proved to be a giant-killer on the road…. more»

2,068 Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS

Another day, another pristine Impala SS with lower miles than the one before it. I’ll admit: I didn’t think many collectors held onto this bruiser of a sedan from Chevrolet, but I’ve been proven wrong a few times lately… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is located in Townsend, Massachusetts and is represented as a survivor with original paint. The car is claimed to be one of 18,000 Z28’s that were built with four speed transmissions in 1979. The… more»

Just 700 Miles! 1973 Ford Mustang Grande

When someone bought this Mustang brand new 48 years ago, they must have planned to keep it forever and use it sparingly in the meantime. It looks as though it’s just been freed from a time capsule with an… more»

Barn Spider: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

SOLD! Our friend, incredible car collector, and all-around great guy, Don Lacer, is selling a few more vehicles from his collection in Junction City, Kansas. One that’s on his list is this beautiful 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider which he… more»

Found In Slovakia! 1969 Ford Shelby GT350

Ford partnered with Carroll Shelby in 1965 to create some fire-breathing magic with their new Mustang pony car. What would become known as the GT350 started with a 2+2 fastback equipped with a Hi-Perf 289 V8 that Shelby would… more»

COPO Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

The 1967 model year would be the last for the C2 (second-generation) Corvettes that began in 1963. Convertibles would continue to dominate the scene as nearly two out of every three ‘Vettes built in ’67 would be drop-tops. This… more»

Will This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Sell For $1,000,000?

Sometimes the cosmos throws us an amazing piece of symmetry, and for me, that is the case with this 1977 Holden Torana A9X. As you will see, the fact that this car landed on my desk is quite astonishing,… more»

Fresh 350: 1977 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado Short Box

It doesn’t seem to matter whether your leanings are towards the Blue Oval or the Bow-Tie, we look to have your bases covered here at Barn Finds when it comes to the subject of classic pickups. Take this 1977… more»

440/6-Pack! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Plymouth Barracuda wore new styling for 1970 and had a new platform to boot, the E-body, which the new Dodge Challenger also used. This change enabled the Barracuda to shed the roots it had from the beginning with… more»

Brazilian Sports Car: 1976 Volkswagen SP2

The SP2 was a sports car that was built largely for consumption in Brazil. They were produced by Volkswagen do Brasil between 1972-76 when that country was largely closed for imports. These cars are a rare find in the… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1982 DMC DeLorean

If styling and appearance had been the sole consideration, the DMC DeLorean would have been a sales smash hit that would have cemented the company’s long-term financial viability. Unfortunately, bad management decisions and poor quality control tarnished the vehicle’s… more»

22k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Impala

This 1967 Chevrolet Impala might not be loaded with optional extras, but it more than makes up for this shortcoming by having a genuine 22,400 miles on its odometer. In “Chevy-Speak,” that’s barely broken in, which means that it… more»

Hangar Find: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

One of the great things about the classic car scene is that you can never be sure from where an iconic car will emerge. Take this 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, for example. It hasn’t recently emerged from a barn… more»

Running Project: 1976 Corvette Sting Ray

The third generation of the Chevy Corvette would run from 1968-82 and is referred to as the C3. The styling of the sports car harks back to the Mako Shark. A car that struggled to find its way in… more»