Survivor Cars

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

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427 Equipped: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the biggest hurdles facing enthusiasts who are searching for a 1966 Corvette Sting Ray equipped with a 427ci V8, is finding a decent example for less than $80,000. If you are one of those people, then this… more»

The Champ: 1962 Studebaker Champ Spaceside

Certainly ranking as one of the most unusual-looking pickups to come from a US manufacturer since even before Tesla’s Cybertruck, this 1962 Studebaker Champ Spaceside pickup looks like a winner. And it’s a fraction of the price as the… more»

Original Paint: 1964 Plymouth Fury Big Block

While many cars look best in their stock form, others look worse after modifying and upgrading, but some cars like this 1964 Plymouth Fury get a big boost in the looks department with some minor, tasteful updates. An anonymous… more»

Driver Quality: 1957 Imperial 2-Door Hardtop

If you’re looking to make a statement, bright red paint on a finned 1950s car is a good way to do it. Throw in the Imperial marque and I’d expect people to take notice. This 1957 Imperial was found… more»

Museum Find: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

If most of what turns up here on Barn Finds are true barn finds, then this 1961 Chevrolet Impala convertible is more like a Palace Find. A 23K mile museum exhibit and located in Norwich, New York, this unusually… more»

Original 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427!

Chevy’s shark-like third generation Corvette (C3), new for 1968, brought revolutionary new styling to America’s Sports Car compared to the C2. With horsepower wars still in full swing, the *base* 1968 Corvette packed 300 HP, and buyers could choose… more»

Rare Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

We’ve all seen project cars where you just know that there will be months or years of work before they are ready to hit the road once again. That isn’t the case with this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner…. more»

Original Paint: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

The owner of this 1974 Plymouth Barracuda, claims that the vehicle wears its original paint, and that has always been garage-kept. This second fact would seem to have helped the car to remain rust-free. The next owner can choose… more»

Stored 24 Years: 1971 Mercury Comet

Having already made Comets for a dozen years through four generations, not to mention several totally different body styles and sizes, this 1971 Mercury Comet is what a lot of us automatically think of when we think of the… more»

No Reserve 1976 Chevrolet Custom Van

I don’t know if vanning ever really went away, but it seems to be gaining popularity as of late. Not as popular as it was when it originated in the 1970s, but there seems to be a fairly strong… more»

Turbocharged Survivor: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

This 1991 Toyota MR2 is the desirable turbocharged model with the rare fixed hardtop roof. Many of these second generation MR2s sported T-top roofs, making the combination of having the turbocharged engine and fixed roof a sought-after form of… more»

One-Owner 1966 Chevrolet Nova

This one is going to be an exercise in self-restraint. What we have here is one mostly original 1966 Chevrolet Nova, two-door hardtop. It was a very innocuous compact car in ’66 but wore an attractively styled body, not… more»

Dealer Trade: 50k Mile 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

For some reason, I’m always drawn to trade-ins at new car dealerships of collector vehicles. It’s almost as if the owner just never did anything other than enjoy their purchase: they weren’t wrapping it in a cocoon for some… more»

Groovy Six-Wheeler: 1978 Dodge B200 Custom Van

Sometimes, four wheels just aren’t enough, especially in the vanning world, the world in which this 1978 Dodge B200 six-wheel van fits squarely into. It’s more than a hobby for some of these folks, it’s a culture and a… more»

32k Mile Survivor: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Some great options help to define this clean, low mileage 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, which has the classic hallmarks of an original owner wanting to check the boxes of the most desirable performance-related options offered that year. It’s also… more»

Restore of Drive? 1968 Ford Mustang

For many people, this 1968 Mustang would have to be a tempting proposition if a classic car is on their radar. Here is a vehicle that can be driven and enjoyed during the remaining warmer months, but it is… more»

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