Survivor Cars

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

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Early Silver Tag 1970 Honda Z50A Mini Trail

1970 isn’t that old for a vehicle on a classic vehicle website, is it? Maybe now it is with enthusiasts and collectors being younger than ever before and some of the older folks getting out of the hobby. But,… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1LE

When it was introduced in 1988, the 1LE was one of the Camaro’s hidden secrets. By 1991 it was a package that was growing in popularity. It still wasn’t built in significant numbers, and this 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE… more»

America’s First Sports Car: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot

If you were asked what the first post-war American sports car built was, you might say the Chevy Corvette. And if you did, you’d be wrong. It was the Crosley Hotshot, although much smaller and less powerful than either… more»

No Reserve: Low-Mile 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4

It’s hard to believe a truck you previously loved to abuse because it never ceased to start up the next morning is suddenly viewed as a collector’s item. But that’s just what has happened with Toyota trucks from the… more»

Triple Black Treat: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

A classic car finished in black is always going to attract its share of attention. This ramps up a notch or two when the classic that you are considering is a triple-black example. That is what we find with… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix

Sometimes, when sellers proclaim a car is great fun to drive, you’d be forgiven for rolling your eyes when there’s zero information about updates to the chassis components to effectively improve the handling, or some tweaks under the hood… more»

Classified Find: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rocky Mountain Edition

With winter fast approaching, now probably isn’t the time to think about hitting the beach to catch some waves. However, if hitting the slopes for a spot of skiing is more to your liking, this Jeep Wrangler would offer… more»

Canadian Export: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

The Ford Mustang SVO has already been on collectors’ radar in recent years as an iconic 1980s performance car that has remained fairly attainable despite its limited production. The turbocharged Ford is a great choice for younger collectors who… more»

18K Miles? 1979 Toyota Corona LE Liftback

Even for those of us who like to think of ourselves as vintage Japanese car aficionados, seeing a car like this 1979 Toyota Corona LE liftback is a rare thing. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve seen… more»

No Reserve 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

We’ve seen a few C2 Corvettes come across our desks in recent times here at Barn Finds. However, this 1965 example is one that ticks a lot of the right boxes for serious enthusiasts. Not only is it original… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1993 Toyota Celica GT Convertible

This 1993 Toyota Celica GT convertible is a nicely presented driver-grade specimen of a car that used to be everywhere but is hard to come by today. Sporting period style in spades, with its pop up headlights and wrap-around… more»

Survivor Safari: 1975 Pontiac Catalina Wagon

The seller says it simply and says it best: wagons are cool. Nothing more needs to be said, especially when the wagon in question is a survivor-grade 1975 Pontiac Catalina Safari wagon. The Pontiac resides in Ormond Beach, Florida,… more»

Mini Trail Survivor: 1972 Honda CT70 K1

Honda Mini Trail bikes are coming out of the woodwork, which is good news for those of us who either owned one or want to own one. This beautiful survivor 1972 Honda CT70 K1 Mini Trail, or Trail 70,… more»

Low Mile Beauty: 1940 Diamond T Pickup

There are pickup trucks and then there are Diamond T pickup trucks.  This extraordinary example of a 1940 Model 201 typifies what pride Diamond T owners have in their trucks: The strong, clean lines, quality materials, and a non-nonsense… more»

Cheap Survivor: 39k Mile 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The first generation of Chevy’s innovative compact, the Corvair, ran from 1960-64. The automobiles would be restyled for 1965-69, but still look like the cars before them. The first group of Corvairs took the most heat on safety from… more»

318 V8 Survivor: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

The fourth generation of the Dodge Dart would have the moniker’s longest run, from 1967-76. The Dart was the Dodge equivalent of the Plymouth Valiant. A 2-door hardtop variant, the Swinger, would be added to the line-up in 1969…. more»