Survivor Cars

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

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9,800 Mile 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

The 1976 model year marked the final year of production for the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. At least, that was the plan at the time! The company had no intention of producing an Eldorado Convertible into the foreseeable future. This… more»

One Family Owned: 1991 Ford Bronco XLT

There is something about the appearance of the 4th Generation Ford Bronco that makes them very appealing. This impression is increased enormously when the vehicle in question has a history like this one. This is an original survivor that… more»

Hard Tail Suvivor: 1968 Honda K50A-K0 MiniTrail

From Harleys to mini bikes to Honda 50s, many early motorcycles didn’t have any rear suspension – they were known as hard tails. Spine crushers would probably be more like it with the only rear “suspension” being the air… more»

18k Genuine Miles! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It is hard to decide what is the strongest selling point of this 1973 Mustang Mach 1. Could it be the fact that it is so original? Is it the fact that it is remarkably well preserved, or the… more»

Private Collection For Sale On Craigslist

A private collection of cars ranging from the 1920s to the 2010s is available here on craigslist. They are located in Orange County, California and all appear to be phenomenal originals or turn-key restorations. Interested parties will have to… more»

Factory Porsche Mirrors? 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

This 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is a rare bird simply for its GTA designation, but it also sports an obscure factory option known by code DD9 – which is known by Firebird fans as the “Porsche mirrors.”… more»

Green Duck Edition: 1987 Citroen 2CV

When people think of a widely-produced car that came from Europe, almost everyone thinks of the German-made Volkswagen Beetle. But that would be doing a disservice to the similarly popular Citroën 2cv, another strange-looking car, but made in France. Citroën… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 350

All the General Motors intermediate-sized cars were redesigned in 1973, which would begin the era of Colonnade styling that would last through 1977. This would include the Oldsmobile Cutlass. These cars weren’t quite as popular as the generation before… more»

Modern Muscle: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

UPDATE 11/16/2020 – We just heard from the dealer, this Cobra sold to a Barn Finds Reader! If you are the lucky new owner, please contact us. FROM 11/10/2020 – If you’ve worked hard for your money, that seems… more»

54K Mile Rust-Free 1977 Pontiac Bonneville

Unlike me, the seller of this beautiful 1977 Pontiac Bonneville says that it has no knocks, ticks, or squeaks. The sixth-generation Bonneville, as with other cars from that era, has been a favorite subject of scorn lately but this… more»

1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 With 171 Genuine Miles!

By 1989, Dodge’s D/W truck range was showing its age. After all, it could trace its roots back to the 1970s. A boost was needed, so the decision was made to add a diesel engine to the range. This… more»

Single Family Owned 1963 Ford Galaxie

It isn’t unusual to find a classic car that has belonged to the same person for an extended period. However, finding one that has been part of the same family for more than half a century is a bit… more»

Working Factory A/C! 1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Despite the fact that Volkswagen Beetle production ended decades ago for the United States, the company’s Mexico operations continued to manufacture it and the classic bay window Bus for years afterward. While the design largely stayed the same, some… more»

Factory Racer! 1966 Ford Custom R-Code 427

I remember a time when people who bought Ford Custom or Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedans were usually of the “get off of my lawn” persona. And they were generally individuals that were, how should I say it, financially conservative…. more»

One Owner Example: 1964 Porsche 356 C

This 1964 Porsche 356 C is listed for sale by the neighbors of the owner, with the listing claiming they are the original owners of the car. That’s pretty impressive, not only for having just one owner but also… more»

Classified Find: 1973 Ford F-350 Camper Special

As they grew in popularity from the 1950s through into the 1970s, slide-on campers grew larger and more elaborate. This came at a cost because they also grew heavier at the same time. Finding a vehicle onto which an… more»

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