Survivor Cars

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

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Nicely Sorted Targa: 1974 Porsche 911

This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is described as a well-sorted driver that benefits from fresh paint and an engine rebuild, among other enhancements. The seller has made some subtle upgrades that should make this targa-roofed 911 an enjoyable driver… more»

Four Eyed SSP: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

I will always love the SSP Mustangs, hailing from an era in highway pursuit that is sadly a distant memory. Muscle cars wearing police liveries, many optioned with a manual transmission hooked up to the venerable 5.0L V8 –… more»

BF AUCTION: 28k Mile 1982 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo!

UPDATE – After reading some of the comments, Doug went out and pulled the spark plugs. After cleaning them, the car started right up, had good power, and ran great until it fouled the plugs again. He went ahead… more»

11 Mile 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary

While this site has seen plenty of low-mileage specimens come up for grabs, having a mere 11 miles on the odometer is one of the lowest recordings I can recall seeing. Even better is that it’s a genuinely desirable… more»

Air-Conditioned Survivor: 1953 Pontiac Chieftan

When it comes to survivors, does it get any better than this 1953 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina? In remarkable survivor condition, this classic is even equipped with a period aftermarket air conditioning system! Claimed to be original inside and out,… more»

Garage Kept Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco

Purchased by the second owner around 1982, this Ford Bronco has accrued very few miles in the last 38 years according to the seller. Showing 102,609 miles, this Bronco is a solid survivor that has spent the majority of… more»

Levi’s Edition: 1975 AMC Gremlin X

“The Car That Wore the Pants” has to be one of the most unusual slogans, at least that I can think of at the moment. I can’t imagine a carmaker in 2020 doing a special edition vehicle based on… more»

27K Mile 1983 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

Made for almost two decades, the Pontiac Sunbird filled a need for those folks who wanted a small car that was somewhat sporty and fun to drive American car in a couple of variations. This 1983 Pontiac Sunbird LE… more»

Nicest One Left? 1984 Subaru BRAT GL

We have seen quite a few Subaru BRATs (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) over the years here on Barn Finds but a few of them have been in somewhat rugged condition. That doesn’t seem to be the case with this… more»

Too Nice For Winter? 1987 Audi 4000CS Quattro

As an Audi owner for almost two decades and a fan for much longer than that, a car like this 1987 Audi 4000CS Quattro is something that I would love to have as a winter vehicle. The legendary Quattro… more»

Downsized Luxury: 1977 Cadillac Seville

The concept of downsizing seems to have gone by the wayside with carmakers. It seems like they’re all bigger, fatter, wider, longer, and heavier with each new generation. Cars, I mean, not their owners. Well, maybe that’s why vehicles… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1986 GMC K2500

The “Square Body” is a staple of American truck history, and this GMC K2500 is a nice example of a survivor with great options. Flaunting 4WD with a “Heavy Duty” chassis, and air conditioning makes this an easy to… more»

454 Power! Low-Mile 1975 Chevrolet Caprice

The year 1975 was a transitional one for many automobile manufacturers. Getting serious about emission control and getting the lead out brought about the introduction of catalytic converters across many automotive brands for the first time. The muscle car… more»

Highly Optioned: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Even though they wouldn’t be considered “personal luxury cars” for a few more years, the original buyer of this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass loaded it up with options and in doing so, may have pushed this mid-level mid-size into personal… more»

Well-Preserved 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The ’57 Chevy is perhaps the most iconic and quintessential American vehicle ever produced. This one just happens to be for sale, here on craigslist, out of Cleona, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look, and maybe a trip down Memory… more»

Go Ahead: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupe

“Go Ahead” was one of Oldsmobile’s sales catchphrases for 1955, and this ’55 Super 88 is up for sale now, here on eBay, out of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  Let’s “Go ahead” and keep reading to see more about it!

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