Survivor Cars

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

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Rebuilt Engine! 1969 Volvo 145S Wagon

We cover a lot of station wagons on Barn Finds but they are mostly of the Chevrolet or Ford persuasion. Today though, it’s a 1969 Volvo 145S, a car known for its longevity and design safety.  This 258K mile… more»

Driver’s Ed Car: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere

Back in high school, did you take driver’s education classes prior to getting your regular permit? I took it over the summer of 1970 before starting 10th grade and, having my learner’s permit, it was a blast. But those… more»

Charity Drive: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan

We see a few classic cars that have been donated to various charities by generous owners, and this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan is a perfect example. The owner purchased the vehicle when it was 2-years-old, and has recently… more»

One Owner: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

For those of us who can clearly remember the 1980s, one of the most iconic cars to grace our tv screens regularly was the red Ferrari 308 GTS driven by Tom Selleck in the series Magnum, P.I. I can’t… more»

First Left Coast Build? 1968 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was introduced by Dodge in 1968 as the corporate cousin to the Plymouth Road Runner. Over the car’s four-year run, the Super Bee would not enjoy quite the sales success of the Road Runner, perhaps because… more»

143 Mile 1975 Honda CB125S

This 1975 Honda CB125S is like new for a very good reason, it has just 143.5 miles on it and has been stored for most of its life. The seller has it listed here on eBay in East Alton,… more»

Not Stock: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

Collector cars in slightly less than showroom condition seem like the best value going, as you’re still buying a vehicle with a reasonable shot at appreciating while not having to fork over mountains of cash for a time-capsule example… more»

Barn-Stored For 28 Years: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III

In 1989, the person who owned this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III parked it in the upstairs section of a wooden barn. It sat largely forgotten and surrounded by furniture and bric-a-brac until it was unearthed in 2017. Remarkably,… more»

Italian Hatch: 1982 Innocenti Mini

The original Mini became a legend because it provided surprising performance in a small and efficient package. Like the humble VW Beetle, it was also a car that was the perfect foundation for all manner of custom and performance… more»

409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

The 3rd Generation of the Chevrolet Impala was sold between 1961 and 1964 and marked the badge’s transition from the be-finned cars of the late 1950s and the Coke-bottle styling that began to emerge in the late 1960s. This… more»

K-Code Conversion: 1936 Ford Coupe

This 1936 Ford Coupe is an unfinished custom build. Its specifications aren’t radical, but it should still provide some noticeable performance improvements over a standard Coupe. It needs someone to finish the work, which appears to be mostly cosmetic…. more»

Best One Left? 2,200 Mile 1986 Chevrolet El Camino

Although the Chevrolet El Camino has lived through multiple iterations, the fifth and final generation is perhaps the most recognized. While it’s the kind of car that brings a smile for its unusual configuration and always-ready-for-a-good-time demeanor, values haven’t… more»

572 Original Miles! 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS/Z28 30th Anniversary

With 1997 marking the 30th Anniversary of the Camaro, Chevrolet chose to celebrate this milestone by releasing a special edition, which is their usual practice on such occasions. This is one of those cars, and it is probably as… more»

Box Bike: 1982 Honda Motocompo

This looks like the box that your other motorcycle came in but this 1982 Honda Motocompo really looks like this. Most of us know that they were made to be carried in the back of a car and taken… more»

Bloomington Gold: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is claimed to have traveled only 1,333 miles in the past 49 years. It is a true time capsule and Bloomington Gold Benchmark award winner. It is listed for sale here on eBay for $80,000… more»

Only One in US? 1972 Ford Taunus TC

While most car guys recognize the Cortina name, the Taunus moniker is less familiar. The Taunus TC (Taunus Cortina) was a family of cars built by Ford of Germany from 1970-82 and was based on the same platform and… more»

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