Survivor Cars

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

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289 V8 Powered International Cub Tractor!

Just when you thought that 2020 was nothing but sorrow and misery on top of heartache and strife, you see something like this International Harvester Cub with a 289 V8 and it totally redeems itself! Frankly, I can’t believe… more»

Souped-Up 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham

There is a great deal of attraction in buying a project car that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. This 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham is a case in point. It needs some rust repairs and a repaint, but… more»

R1 Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Everyone has one or more cars on their “wish I had one list.” In my case, the original Studebaker Avanti would top mine. It was a spectacular, innovative automobile that came along too late to save Studebaker. It was… more»

76k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

If you are like me, you tend to view low mileage claims on classic cars with a certain degree of skepticism. However, when those claims can be supported by documentation, that becomes a game-changer. That is the case with… more»

31K Miles! 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6

This is a very nice combination, a low mileage car in excellent condition and a very thorough listing, two items that don’t intersect often enough. One of only 1,100 Alfa Romeo GTV6s destined for the U.S. market place in… more»

BF Classified: 1971 Lincoln Mark III

Wow, what a find! This big, bold and beautiful 1971 Lincoln Mark III comes with a bit of a story and is a spectacular example of an automobile model and body style that was, at one time, commonplace on… more»

Historical Barn Find: 1930 Delahaye Type 109

This is an historical automobile, a 1930 Delahaye Type 109, 9cv, preserved in an untypically perfect patina that should never be washed off or repainted. Though it is a modest car by all accounts, its history is uncomfortable, perhaps… more»

Original 400: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Initially offered as an options package, by 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated to becoming a distinct model in its own right. However, this was short-lived, with it once again reverting to its previous role from the 1972 model… more»

Crazy Custom: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Wagon

We’ve seen a few of these Corvette Sport Wagon conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, and they are a vehicle that can polarize opinions. This particular example will almost certainly be no exception because it started life… more»

Turbo-Charged V-6: 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type

Sixth-generation Buick Riviera’s were built from 1979-85. For most of the run, you could get them with a turbo-charged V-6, which was renamed the T-Type in 1981. This two-owner car is from the last year of this collection of… more»

Stealth Fighter: 1954 Hudson Super Jet

Looking almost like an undercover law enforcement car, this stealth-looking 1954 Hudson Super Jet is one interesting and understated ride. It almost looks like a Soviet car to me – a plain black sedan with black wall tires and… more»

8 Out Of 10? 1989 Lotus Esprit SE

Get your rating cards and hold them up! The seller of this 1989 Lotus Esprit tells prospective buyers that his British baby averages an overall rating of 8 out of 10 – though he rates the condition only as… more»

BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More

This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»

Bad Boat Tail: 1971 Buick Riviera 455

The early ‘70s Buick Riviera is known for its boat-tail styling in the rear and a fastback roofline that was inspired by the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe. Unlike the Corvette, the Riviera was a full-size personal luxury automobile… more»

Gullwing Holy Grail: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

The historic and significant Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Gullwing) was built between 1954-57, although a roadster was also made between 1957-63. Originally not considered to be a production car, it was built in Germany but targeted at the U.S. market…. more»

Original 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible

The Mercury Cougar was a car that very nearly didn’t happen. Those who occupied the more opulent offices at Ford’s World Headquarters were not convinced that a Mustang cousin would sell in reasonable numbers. Eventually, they relented, and the… more»

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