Survivor Cars

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

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Restored Fleetline Series: Oliver Series 77 Orchard

Much as the pork industry used the slogan, The Other White Meat beginning in 1987, to tout its “healthy” white meat as compared to chicken, Oliver tractors are often considered the other green tractors. John Deere almost had a… more»

Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick

The Ford Maverick was the successor to the company’s first compact, the Falcon. As it had done with the Mustang, Falcon underpinnings were also under the new econobox, which debuted five years to the day after Ford’s pony car…. more»

9,422 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac produced 4 models of the 2nd generation Firebird that included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. Most of our articles are about the Formula or Trans Am but today we are looking at a 1974 Firebird… more»

Big-Block Project: 1967 Mustang GTA 390 S-Code

Ford’s Mustang lineup was already a hit by 1967, but the GTA package gave buyers something a little extra. What you’re looking at here is a 1967 Mustang GTA 390 S-code project, a rare big-block car that still carries… more»

Sitting 30 Years: 1955 Ford F-100

This 1955 Ford F-100 is said to have been sitting for over three decades and is 99% rust-free, and it looks it. If you don’t count surface rust, that is. The flattened left front fender is an interesting look,… more»

Work Truck: 1994 Chevrolet W/T 1500 4×4 5-Speed

Believe it or not, this 1994 Chevrolet W/T 1500 4×4 5-speed pickup is only the second 1994 Chevy pickup we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and the last one was back in 2019. I can’t imagine a nicer truck… more»

From Track to Trail: 1979 Yamaha SRX 440C

From its stock race heritage to being a liquid-cooled trail and frozen lake runner, Yamaha’s SRX was a beast on the oval track or on the trail. This 1979 Yamaha SRX 440C is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Steamboat… more»

85K Original Miles- 1994 Ford Ranger XL!

As time progresses, new vehicles begin to slide into the “greatest” categories that they would have never fit in during their early lifetimes. Is the Ford Ranger one of these vehicles? Overlooked during their tenure as a boring small… more»

22K-Mile 4-Cylinder Prince: 1979 Kawasaki KZ650

A 2022 Revzilla review referred to the 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 as a prince when it said, “Kawi’s king gets a prince.” As in, the king being the company’s king of the hill, the 900 Z1, introduced a few years… more»

No Longer Cheap: 1966 Porsche 912

Among the cars I kick myself for not simply buying and squirrelling away is the Porsche 912. The signs were all there – long-hood 911s were going through the roof for many years while the 912 sat idly by,… more»

19-Foot Survivor: 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire

Antique Cream is the color of this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire, and it looks great in the overall photos. Unfortunately, once you dig into the incredible number of photos the seller has included, you’ll see that there are… more»

BF Exclusive: 1969 Mercury Cougar

When Mercury launched the Cougar in 1967, it was designed to be a more refined alternative to Ford’s wildly successful Mustang. Built on the same platform but with unique styling and a touch of luxury, the Cougar stood apart… more»

Bolt-On Charm: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite with Hard Top

Few small sports cars have captured the hearts of enthusiasts like the Austin-Healey Sprite, and the earliest “Bugeye” models are among the most beloved. This 1960 example, now listed here on eBay, is a wonderfully complete survivor with some… more»

Same Owner 47 Years! 1965 Rambler Marlin

Looking to capitalize on the youth movement of the mid-1960s, American Motors introduced the Rambler Marlin in 1965 based on the mid-size Classic. Styling-wise, it looked like a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda (also a “fishy” name) and… more»

Modern Heart, Classic Looks: 1986 Chevrolet C-10 Swap

For fans of squarebody pickups, this 1986 Chevrolet C-10 listed here on eBay strikes an interesting balance: period-correct looks paired with a thoroughly modernized drivetrain. The seller describes the truck as having a clean body and interior, largely original… more»

T-Jet Set: 1966 Aurora Thunderjet 500 Racetrack

We’ve seen a few slot race car sets here on Barn Finds over the last couple of years, but none like this Stirling Moss Model Motoring Table Top Racing Set. This is a 1966 version made by Aurora Plastics,… more»

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