Survivor Cars

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

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26K Mile Original: 1996 Ford F-150 XLT

Like most modern vehicles, the new Ford F-150 is packed with creature comforts, technology, and powerful turbocharged engines. If all of the modern amenities are not your cup of tea and you desire a truck from a simpler time,… more»

1979 Dodge Power Wagon With Only 10k Miles?!!

How often do we see a 4WD Dodge Power Wagon W-150 come up for sale with this kind of low mileage? Located in Chester, New York, this one owner 99% original truck is for sale here on eBay. With… more»

Rust-Free Estate Find: 1982 Jeep J10 4X4 4-Speed

I have mentioned before that the Pacific Northwest corner of the US is my favorite place to find rust-free vehicles. They typically don’t use salt on the roads there and if it’s far enough from the ocean, salt in… more»

1958 Plymouth Belvedere Survivor

I’ve always had a sweet spot for the 1957-59 “Forward Look” Plymouths. Especially the ‘58s because they looked better with the quad-headlights. The marketing slogan in those days was “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” because of the futuristic styling that Virgil… more»

1-Of-500: 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT Turbo!

It’s hard to believe that a car like this 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX-VNT was based on Chrysler’s ubiquitous K-car platform, but it was. I have only owned two K-car-based vehicles, a LeBaron Convertible and a Dodge Mini Ram Van,… more»

Extremely Original: 1980 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

If the first-generation and early second-generation Blazers and Jimmys have gotten too far out of reach, perhaps one like this clean 1980 example can meet your needs without breaking the bank. This Chevrolet Blazer was sent in by a… more»

Up Country Package: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Jeep knows a thing or two about special editions and trim packages, maybe more than most vehicle makers. The Cherokee had no less than a dozen different factory trim levels or packages that a buyer could check on the… more»

9K Mile Original Paint: 1974 Pontiac Formula 350

This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is being sold by a dealer in St. Louis, Missouri. It amazingly has only 9,000 miles on the odometer and is said to be all original except that the original owner opened the… more»

Original Condition: 1968 Ford Bronco

At 52 years old, this 1968 Ford Bronco has spent its life with only three owners. The Bronco is being sold here on eBay and with six days left in the auction, the Bronco has already been bid to… more»

1 Of 547: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

We have reviewed quite a few Mustang IIs here at Barn Finds but this one has to be the best one that we have come across. It is the top of the line King Cobra Mustang II built in… more»

One Owner 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza Wagon

This 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza wagon isn’t a muscle car or exotic… anything, really, but it’s a loved one-owner car and it appears to be in great condition. This 34-year-old wagon can be found here on eBay in West Warwick,… more»

Hemi Powered! 1957 Facel Vega FV2

OK, I am recognizing a trend here. I gravitate towards higher-end, large, two-door European coupes like this Jensen Interceptor and this Bristol 411. What’s the draw? Probably the big Mopar V8 engine and here’s a third one to make… more»

Original Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang

Sometimes unexpected changes in their life mean that people are forced to part with a classic car that they have grown to love and cherish. That is the case with this 1969 Ford Mustang. Major health issues mean that… more»

What’s It Worth? 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac got into the pony car business in 1967, the same year as the similar Chevrolet Camaro. The performance side of the car wouldn’t be really be defined until the Trans Am came along a couple of years later…. more»

Retired School Bus: 1986 Crown Supercoach

What do you do with a school bus once it’s been retired? Back in the day, a group of hippies would have turned a bus like this into a love wagon, live in it, and travel around preaching peace… more»

Seldomly Seen: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT

Among half cars/half pickups, what our friends down under refer to as a “ute”, there has been the Ford Ranchero, Chevrolet El Camino, Subaru Brat, VW Rabbit Sports Truck, Dodge Rampage, and the Plymouth Scamp. And the Scamp, though… more»

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