Survivor Cars

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

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BF AUCTION: 9k Mile 1949 International KB2

This handsome 1949 International KB2 stake truck is a nicely preserved example with a long history of careful owners and a gentle lifestyle of moving hay bales before retiring to different collections. The seller notes that it needs some… more»

Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Dart

It seems as if certain cars were destined to be collectible and their owners/caretakers knew it long ago. This applies to classics from the depression era but muscle cars from the ’60s figure heavily in this category too. Others… more»

41k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT

This 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT is a tidy survivor that needs to go to a new home. It presents exceptionally well and is said to have a genuine 41,000 miles showing on its odometer. Barn Finder Pat L spotted… more»

Museum Piece: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to pinpoint what its strongest attribute is. That would appear to be the case with this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado because it ticks so… more»

Western Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco

While this 1978 Ford Bronco is already quite appealing for its dry, rust-free body and largely original paint, the long list of desirable factory features is what most potential buyers may be distracted by first. The seller has offered… more»

Future Collectible? 1972 Ford Pinto Wagon

When Ford introduced the Pinto in the Fall of 1970, they called it “The Little Carefree Car.” Apparently, a lot of folks agreed as Ford went on to sell more than three million of them over a 10-year span…. more»

Cobra Successor? 1994 Kelly Python Prototype

Update 10/14/20 – The seller of this Python has lowered their price by $2k. Is that enough to find a buyer for this unique Mustang? Find it here on craigslist for $37,500. Thanks for to Pat L for the… more»

BF Exclusive: 16k Mile 1993 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra

This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is a wonderfully well-preserved survivor with under 17,000 original miles. Barn Finds reader Kevin C. has decided to change up his collection a bit, and this gorgeous Fox-body Cobra is on the list to find… more»

Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 HO

This Polar White 1970 Pontiac GTO is sitting in a driveway in Gresham, Oregon waiting for its rescue. The GTO was produced from 1964 to 1974 and this body style represents the second generation. It is arguably the cleanest… more»

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 4-Speed Convertible!

Outside the USA, the C3 Corvette is almost certainly the most instantly recognizable American classic car. It is cars like this 1970 Convertible that have cemented this instant recognition, and it is why these are also one of the… more»

Driving Project: 1968 Ford XL Fastback 390

It is a fact of life that some classic cars will suit some people better than others. If you have a passion for vehicles that wear the blue oval badge, then a 1st Generation Mustang might seem like a… more»

All Original: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

The owner of this 1979 Chevrolet Impala describes the vehicle as “all factory.” That means that it is exactly as it rolled out of the showroom. No modifications, no aftermarket additions. He is also a man of very few… more»

51k Mile Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

I love nothing more than to slip behind the wheel of some classic high-performance car and be allowed to appreciate impressive levels of acceleration or handling. However, maybe I’m showing my age a bit because I feel some real… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1973 Ford Country Squire

While there might be evidence of surface corrosion in a few spots around this 1973 Country Squire, it is a classic wagon that has remained rust-free. It could use some light restoration work, but none of this work would… more»

1 of 758: 1979 Ford Ranchero Squire

Ford rolled out the Ranchero in 1957 as something of a gentleman’s pick-up. Over the years, it would be available in different configurations – such as full-size, compact and intermediate – and a part of Ford’s portfolio through the… more»

Fire Fighter Special: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

This Chevy Camaro had a recent scare in that it very nearly became a victim of the California wildfires. We’re told the flames came within eight feet of the car, but the fire fighters were able to beat them… more»

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