Survivor Cars

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

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Fishbowl Survivor: 1978 AMC Pacer

You could always count on AMC to come up with products whose thinking was a little “out of the box”. The AMX, the Rebel Machine, the Gremlin and – of course – the Pacer. To many, it resembled an… more»

7,141 Original Miles: 1988 Mustang GT Convertible

While it’s not unusual to find a Mustang that’s been kept under wraps and preserved since new, cars like this 7,141 mile example still cause a bit of a jaw drop effect upon seeing how cherry it still is…. more»

89 Year Old Survivor: 1931 Ford Model A Truck

It’s almost impossible to watch an episode of the 1960s TV show The Untouchables and not see a Ford Model A show up in scene after scene. The Model A dominated the automobile world in the 1920s and through… more»

Original 383: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

When you look at this 1970 Dodge Super Bee’s visual condition, you won’t be surprised to learn that it has spent many years exposed to the desert sun. The current owner has revived the car after decades of inactivity… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

1967 was the third full year of production for the Ford Mustang and the first for any changes in the styling of the pony car. It still looked very much like a Mustang, but just a tag bigger and… more»

1-Of-37: Rare 1989 Chevrolet S-10 Cameo

This 1989 Chevrolet S-1o Cameo pickup is believed to be one of just 37 made, and given how rare the Cameo package is, it’s likely that number has gotten even smaller in recent years. The Cameo package was an… more»

No Reserve Starter Classic: 1987 Avanti II

While most Avanti enthusiasts are hungry for the early production models, the later cars represent a low-cost point of entry into classic car ownership with dirt-cheap maintenance and tons of exclusivity. This later Avanti II is from the era… more»

Sleeper Survivor: 25K Mile 1993 Ford Mustang GT

At first glance, this 1993 Ford Mustang GT is simply a nicely preserved convertible with low miles and excellent cosmetics, thanks to its Arizona address and 25,000 original miles. Look a bit closer, however, and you soon realize there’s… more»

V8 Swap? 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT

Of all the great cars that Chevrolet has built over the last 100 years, the Vega sadly is not likely to make the list. It was conceived during the late 1960s when the domestic automakers were trying to compete… more»

76k Mile 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396

Update 10/27/20 – After more than a year, this 396-powered Caprice has popped back up here on craigslist with a $3k price drop. Thanks go to Ikey H for the tip! From 3/26/19 – In 1966, the Caprice became… more»

Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was Pontiac’s first foray into the personal luxury segment, but as often was the case with Pontiac automobiles, there was an emphasis on performance as well. The 1964 Grand Prix was an extension of the prior… more»

1948 Chevrolet 3604 Pickup Survivor

Like all the U.S. vehicle manufacturers, Chevrolet came out of the war effort in 1946 looking to make up for lost time. This was especially true of the truck market because of pent-up demand in both the consumer and… more»

No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang GT

This 1993 Ford Mustang GT was found in the proverbial storage unit lock-up, discarded after its longtime owner could no longer afford to pay the accumulated debt from almost 18 years of secured parking. The Mustang was forfeited with… more»

Modified By Royal: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

The Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO was a rare beast in 1971 as only 2,116 of them were built; 1,231 of those came with automatic transmission. What differentiates this car further was that it was delivered to Royal Pontiac,… more»

One-Of-One: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Cobra name has been slapped on various Mustang products over the years, with a variety of results. Sometimes, the Cobra nameplate was as intimidating as it sounds, with ferocious performance and white-knuckle handling. Others – like this early… more»

Ready To Tailgate: 2007 Mini Cooper Pickup

A 2007 Mini Cooper “pickup” isn’t exactly what most of us think about when we think of Barn Finds. It’s not a dusty or dirty old car that is sitting neglected and forgotten in a barn or garage somewhere… more»

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