Survivor Cars

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

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Recent Repaint: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Hubba-Hubba! It’s huge, with a gargantuan engine and a top that goes down, how could it get any better? Love them or hate them, the ninth generation (1971-1978) Cadillac Eldorado, like this 1973 example, makes a statement! Of course,… more»

Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»

One Owner: 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria

We have the privilege of seeing some beautiful cars here at Barn Finds, and this 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria falls into that category. This is an original and unmolested one-owner classic that is in extraordinary condition. It carries all… more»

1,381 Mile Big 10: 1980 Chevrolet C-10

Details are scarce in the description for this 1980 Chevrolet C10 pickup, a desirable “Big 10” model that is listed on a Chevy dealer website with just 1,381 original miles. The photos aren’t working as they should, so you’ll… more»

14,000 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

What’s in a name? The seller of this clean 1989 Ford Mustang GT convertible refers to it as a “GT350”, of which there was a limited number built in the early 80s in a similar color scheme to this… more»

Eye For Detail: 1958 Triumph TR3

Classic car enthusiasts are a hardy group of people, and they tend to be passionate about their cars. However, some people can take this passion to a higher level when they tackle a restoration project. That seems to be… more»

Beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

There have been many enthusiasts who have wandered out and handed over their hard-earned cash to own a freshly restored classic of their dreams, only to watch that dream develop into a nightmare. Shoddy workmanship and questionable ethics can… more»

Fresh Crate Motor: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

If you’ve got four-eyed pride, it’s hard to look the other way when checking out this 1986 Ford Mustang GT. It’s loaded up with T-tops, a brand-new crate 302, manual gearbox, and recent paint, and while it’s not perfect,… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Most cars from the early 1970s tended to be treated as disposable items. They saw a few years of faithful service, but when they started to show their age, they were pensioned off as their owners went out to… more»

454 V8 Hauler: 1979 GMC Caballero

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. GMC finally got their own version of the truck beginning in 1971 as the Sprint, with the name changed to Caballero in 1978. The latter is… more»

Cheap Charger: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger

The Dodge Charger has undergone some major changes in its history, to say the least. I loved the fastback version in ’66 and ’67 and the hot collector series now would be the second-gen cars. I wonder if Dodge… more»

Frame-Off Restoration: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

One of the most popular cars in the ’70s was the Oldsmobile Cutlass, especially the ’70 to ’72 model years. Everyone locks up on the 442 but the Cutlass’s popularity was not limited to a specific trim or body… more»

Original 327/3 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While owning a flawless classic car can be a wonderful experience, there is something to be said for owning a vehicle like this 1963 Corvette Convertible. It is a good “10-footer” that is still capable of attracting plenty of… more»

Former Museum Find: 1956 Packard Four Hundred

Packard resurrected the Four Hundred (or 400) nameplate toward the end of its run as an automaker. For 1955, the name was assigned to the automaker’s senior 2-door hardtop. It would appear as gold anodized script on a band… more»

409 Powered: 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

The Impala Super Sport would become a series of its own in 1964 as more and more folks were out to “see the USA in your Chevrolet.” This beautiful sport coupe has been treated to a full restoration from… more»

Pristine Original: 1991 GMC Syclone

The GMC Syclone and Typhoon are two enthusiast vehicles that simply will not leave my frame of reference as it relates to vehicles I’d like to own someday. From the limited production to the awesome performance to the convenience… more»