Survivor Cars

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

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Much Recent Work: 1958 Ford Thunderbird

One of the greatest concerns when purchasing a classic is whether its sparkling exterior might hide a long list of mechanical woes that would cost a small fortune to address. However, that isn’t the case with this 1958 Ford… more»

Rebuilt 350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller states that this 1971 Corvette Convertible is a driver, not a garage queen. That seems to be a fair assessment, as while it has a few flaws, it is a tidy, turnkey vehicle that the new owner… more»

56K Miles: 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible

The price goes up when the top goes down, is usually the mantra for folks selling convertibles. That isn’t the case with this 1987 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible, which is priced at just $2,500. You can hardly get a… more»

Short Bed 5-Speed Survivor: 1990 Isuzu Pickup

Looking like a great little truck that just didn’t work out for the seller’s son, who wasn’t comfortable parking it without power steering, this 1990 Isuzu Pickup is a short bed model with a 5-speed manual transmission and is… more»

Mini Midnight Special: 1983 Yamaha RX50 Cruiser

When a 1200-cc Yamaha is just too much, or a 920, 900, 750, 650, 500, 400, 250, 125, or even an 80-cc bike won’t do, we offer you this mini Midnight Special-like 1983 Yamaha RX50! This incredible and incredibly… more»

1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside 302 V8

What’s the first thing that catches your eye in this opening photo? The stunning condition of this beautiful blue 1979 Ford F-100 Ranger Flareside? That it’s a short bed, giving it a super cool look? Or, something else, maybe… more»

48K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The Cimarron was a few years away by the time America’s Bicentennial rolled around, and this 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was a whopping 4.5 feet longer than the Chevy Cavalier-based Cimarron! Four and a half feet! That’s like half… more»

Highly Documented: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Some classics tick more boxes than others for enthusiasts, and this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is probably up there with the best of them. It isn’t simply because it presents beautifully and is a genuine survivor. It is… more»

Denim Inequity: 1978 AMC Gremlin X Levi’s

I’ve always wondered what it would have been like if AMC offered a Dockers Edition Gremlin, with khaki fabric seats? “Hey, Biff, this is a nice car!” “Thanks, Tad, I really like that the seat fabric matched my khaki… more»

A Joy to Drive: 1954 Ford Customline

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true, then the first photo of this 1954 Ford Customline tells us much. The selection of show silverware leaning against the front bumper attests… more»

Original Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country

Ah, the humble Station Wagon. I can’t even begin to guess how many millions of people these vehicles have transported to the shops, to school, and on family vacations. Once a staple of the new car market, the Wagon… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1965 Plymouth Valiant Signet

This 1965 Plymouth Valiant has been in the same family since new and is being offered by the original owner’s nephew, who has owned and enjoyed it since 2013! It was sold new at Bill Eger Motors in Lakewood,… more»

One Family Owned: 1958 Imperial Southampton

Although granted standalone marque status in 1955, it is fair to say that Imperial suffered an identity crisis. The buying public perceived it as a luxurious Chrysler model, an impression heightened by the fact that, unlike its opposition, Imperial… more»

32k-Mile Survivor: 1961 Plymouth Fury Ragtop

Chrysler was arguably the U.S. styling leader in the late 1950s, but it lost that honor in the early 1960s. In the case of Plymouth, sales dropped year after year from 1960 to 1962, and the appearance of the… more»

2021 Bestar BE-S09 15-Passenger Pedal Pub

Just when you think you’ve seen it all here on Barn Finds, comes this 15-person luxury pedal pub truck! This one has electric assist, but it’s meant to be pedaled by 15 fun-loving booze hounds. I guess a more… more»

1976 Ford E-150 Van W/Turtle-Top Conversion

One of the best ideas in camping in a long time is the pop-top van camper. You have the utility and driving ease of a regular-sized van, one that will fit through your regular garage door opening, and then… more»

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