Survivor Cars

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

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Ride or Restore? 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead

We’ve seen a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this one jumped out at me. This 1947 FL Knucklehead is a largely original survivor that offers its next owner a few choices. There… more»

Black Plate Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

Is there anything better than a meticulously restored classic car? Yes, there is. Cars like this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe take the cake because it is a well-preserved original survivor. The Split Window is an American icon, and… more»

Rare German Exotic: 1981 BMW M1

Kyle Knorr found this 1981 BMW M1 that is being auctioned at Garage Dream Auctions and sent it to us to review. The car has an interesting history beginning with its original sale in Montabaur, Germany in 1981. The… more»

Breezeway Cruiser: 1964 Mercury Monterey

Car makers are always trying to differentiate their wares from one another. During the 1960s, Mercury offered the “Breezeway” retractable rear window on some of their 2 and 4-door models. With it came a distinctive roofline that allowed the… more»

Reasonably Priced! 1982 Lancia Zagato

When you look at FCA’s current brands, soon to be enhanced by their PSA merger, Lancia is the one marque that has shrunk, considerably, from the “carscape”. It’s still around, of course, but limited to a single Ypsilon model… more»

Real Hemi Survivor! 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

The phrase “Original Hemi’” could sell just about anything. Original Hemi’ Clothes Washer! Folks won’t even ask how many loads it’s run. Original Hemi’ Rototiller! Yeah, buddy. This original Hemi’ 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in Brooksville, Florida comes to… more»

16k Original Miles: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am WS6

While Firebirds and Trans Ams aren’t exactly a car you’d call “pretty,” it’s entirely appropriate with this gorgeous 1989 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 listed for sale with just 16,783 original miles. The seller notes it is spotless inside and… more»

Pristine LTD: 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon

The automotive landscape was once rife with land yacht wagons from the Big 3 automakers, which seemingly had a lock on building long roof models for the American family. This has since changed dramatically, of course, with classics like… more»

26k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Cars like this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro leave potential buyers with a decision to make. Should they treat it to the restoration that it would seem to deserve, or should they drive it proudly as an original survivor? I have… more»

Cheap Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Leading a life of adventure can be a great thing, but there are times when it isn’t. The latter scenario would seem to be the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only has this limited-edition classic… more»

Original 383: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

The late 1960s and early 1970s marked one of the most adventurous in American motoring history when it came to the question of paint colors. Subtlety took second place to in-your-face shades like the yellow worn by this 1971… more»

Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of production for 1968, after a successful launch the year before to counteract Ford’s new Mustang. The physical appearance of the car was little changed, except maybe for the addition of… more»

007’s Drop Top! 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

Time to take another trip to Gullwing Motor Cars and see what’s new this week. And lo and behold, we have a very rare 1964 Aston Martin DB5 convertible. I have never seen one and didn’t know such a… more»

Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 122s

The Swedish-built Volvo 122s was quite popular worldwide and nearly 700,000 of them were sold across 15 years. This 1966 edition is a beautiful survivor that looks to have been well-cared for. The car is located in Tuscola, Illinois… more»

No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed

The term “blue chip muscle car” is thrown around pretty frequently in the classic car hobby, however, this one might be the real deal. It is a 1968 Chevelle SS 396 that can be found here on eBay with… more»

BF Classified: 1958 FAN Travel Trailer

Most of the vehicles that we review on Barn Finds could be considered pullers as they are self-powered and capable of pulling or towing. Today, for your review, we have a pullee in the form of a 1958 FAN… more»

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