Survivor Cars

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

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Crazy Suspension: 1969 Greeves Ranger

The British company Greeves has an interesting history and you can tell by looking at the front suspension, they also made interesting motorcycles. They started out by building vehicles for disabled folks and branched out into motorcycles. This interesting… more»

Carport Find: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup

Not every “barn find” was found in a literal barn, it’s a term to denote that a vehicle was discovered after being parked for months or years. Just like a new Mini Cooper is much bigger than the original… more»

Old School Speed: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster

Yes, it’s a Ford Model T and no, it’s not black. It’s a sharp-looking 1922 “Speedster”. It just makes you want to grab your goggles, hang on to your hat and step on it! And think of it, it’s… more»

Low-Mile Mystic: 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra

When the fourth-generation Mustang debuted in 1994 it was generally well-received in the car community. The previous generation had a long run from ’79 until ’93 and most buyers were probably ready for a change. Mustang Purists were somewhat… more»

Power Pickup: 1993 Ford SVT Lightning

As someone with a 100-hp mini pickup truck – a 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport – I’ve always wanted more power. Who doesn’t? A muscle truck like this 1993 Ford SVT Lightning would work very, very nicely for me and… more»

21k Mile 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan

It isn’t clear just how long that this 1963 Fairlane 500 has been sitting in this shed, but the heavy coating of dust suggests that it has probably been a while. It has emerged from hiding and has a… more»

BF Classified: 1992 Chevrolet Blazer

The Blazer nameplate has been used on a variety of Chevrolet vehicles dating back to 1969. While there was a full-size Blazer at the time, there was also the S-10 Blazer from 1983 to 2005, a compact SUV that… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1968 Buick Electra 225

As the owner of a 1969 Lincoln Continental, it should come as no surprise that I like classic luxury cars. I do, however, wish the Lincoln were a bit simpler. I’ve long thought the Buick Electra could be that… more»

Survivor Wagon: 1959 Edsel Villager

The seller of this 1959 Edsel Villager says this car speaks for itself and is all original. Assuming that extends to the photos of it, I’d say this Edsel looks like it’s lived a pretty easy life. This wagon… more»

Bronco Alternative: 1990 Dodge Ramcharger

Two-wheel drive Ramchargers aren’t typically the ones enthusiasts get hot and bothered about, but if you’re not going to take it off-road, these classic square-bodies still offer the classic styling that made it and the Bronco the iconic vehicles… more»

8,700 Mile Time Capsule: 1991 Lotus Elan

This 1991 Lotus Elan was apparently someone’s weekend-only driver, as it has a mere 8,739 miles on the clock. That’s obscenely low, and speaks to a car that was kept under wraps aside from quick jaunts in only the… more»

Sweet Survivor: 1967 Honda CB160 Sport

It’s vintage Honda week here at Barn Finds and I, for one, can’t see anything wrong with that. Most of us have good memories associated with either learning how to ride on a now-vintage motorcycle or own one or… more»

First-Gen Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

By 1970, Ford and Pontiac had run away with the “Personal Luxury Coupe” segment of the domestic auto market. You could actually argue that Ford created it in 1958 when they converted the Baby-Bird Thunderbird into the Square-Bird. But… more»

One-Of-One! 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The original owner of this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 really pushed the boat out when he ordered this car. Thanks to its combination of optional equipment, the owner claims that this is a 1-of-1 classic. It has undergone a… more»

48k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

Most Corvettes were not built with gut-wrenching L88 motors and in the mid to late 1970s performance enthusiasts had to modify their engines to get even a reasonable level of power from the 350 cubic inch V8 engine that… more»

One-Owner Original: 1980 MGB Roadster

There is no doubt that the release of the original Mazda MX-5 was a game-changer for the 2-seat roadster scene. However, there are still a significant number of people who long to own a traditional British sports car. That… more»

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