Update 10/27/20 – After more than a year, this 396-powered Caprice has popped back up here on craigslist with a $3k price drop. Thanks go to Ikey H for the tip! From 3/26/19 – In 1966, the Caprice became… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was Pontiac’s first foray into the personal luxury segment, but as often was the case with Pontiac automobiles, there was an emphasis on performance as well. The 1964 Grand Prix was an extension of the prior… more»
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1948 Chevrolet 3604 Pickup Survivor
Like all the U.S. vehicle manufacturers, Chevrolet came out of the war effort in 1946 looking to make up for lost time. This was especially true of the truck market because of pent-up demand in both the consumer and… more»
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No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang GT
This 1993 Ford Mustang GT was found in the proverbial storage unit lock-up, discarded after its longtime owner could no longer afford to pay the accumulated debt from almost 18 years of secured parking. The Mustang was forfeited with… more»
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Modified By Royal: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
The Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO was a rare beast in 1971 as only 2,116 of them were built; 1,231 of those came with automatic transmission. What differentiates this car further was that it was delivered to Royal Pontiac,… more»
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One-Of-One: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra
The Cobra name has been slapped on various Mustang products over the years, with a variety of results. Sometimes, the Cobra nameplate was as intimidating as it sounds, with ferocious performance and white-knuckle handling. Others – like this early… more»
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Ready To Tailgate: 2007 Mini Cooper Pickup
A 2007 Mini Cooper “pickup” isn’t exactly what most of us think about when we think of Barn Finds. It’s not a dusty or dirty old car that is sitting neglected and forgotten in a barn or garage somewhere… more»
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Zero Rust Diesel: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
A1 and A2 Volkswagens remain one of the more affordable members of the emerging class of collector vehicles, save for some iconic models like the GTI and Jetta GLI that have already taken flight. That’s no surprise that the… more»
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Stock Islander Edition: 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Just a few days ago, we featured an exceedingly clean Jeep Wranger of the YJ generation, with a hefty asking price due to its shockingly low mileage. This one may be a better bet for a truck you can… more»
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Super Six Survivor: 1978 Dodge Aspen
We don’t often see cars that have been set up for towing here, especially ones with an automatic transmission. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a special gearbox between the differential and transmission so it can be towed behind a… more»
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Chevy V8 Swapped: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
The Classic was the journeyman Rambler model from 1961-66, replacing the former Rebel. The second generation of the Classic ran from 1963-64 and Motor Trend magazine was so impressed by the line that they gave it the “Car of… more»
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Rust-Free V8: 1966 Ford Mustang
Decisions, decisions. If you bought this rust-free 1966 Mustang, would you treat it to a light cosmetic restoration, or would you drive it as an original survivor? Both scenarios are realistic options because while it would look stunning with… more»
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1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Survivor
Hidden away in this garage is a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2, which might be a pretty decent find. Don’t think that we’re talking about a rust bucket here because it is a surprisingly solid old classic. It also… more»
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Three-Wheeled Hauler: 1973 Reliant Regal Supervan
UPDATE 10/26/2020 – This 1973 Reliant Regal Supervan that we featured back in December of 2018 has reappeared on the market. Barn Finder Jim C spotted it for us, so thank you for that, Jim. The details on it… more»
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Rare Arkley SS! 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
I know an Austin-Healy Sprite when I see one, but an Arkley SS modified version? New one on me. Sprites, of course, are known for their early “Frogeye” or “Bugeye” distinctive headlight treatment but this fiberglass kit modification is… more»
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25,000 Mile 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Summer may be over, but a convertible can still offer some liberating drives between now and when the snow flies (and if you’re in the Sunshine State, your convertible season is just getting started; San Diego, I don’t want… more»
