Survivor Cars

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

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No Reserve: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Finding a solid and clean classic car for sale is always a pleasant experience, but this is multiplied many times when it is being offered for sale with No Reserve. That is precisely what is on offer with this… more»

Triple Matching R-Series: 1967 BMW R50/2

BMW’s R50 motorcycle is a timeless design, seemingly trapped between eras as a wartime machine and one of the predominant grand touring bikes of the 1950s. Its long production span certainly contributed to that, stretching from 1955 to 1969…. more»

Real Highboy Survivor! 1975 Ford F-250

Back in the mid-1970s, Ford 3/4-ton pickups were built for work. They featured a lifted suspension from the factory giving them the nickname “Highboy” along with 8-lug axles and a heavy-duty drive train. This one is from 1975 and… more»

One Owner Manual: 1990 Volvo 240 DL

The Volvo 240 wagon is perhaps one of the most recognized long roofs ever made. It found favor with numerous consumer groups, from college students to the professors that taught them. To this day, it remains a benchmark of… more»

No Reserve 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Hey folks, Summer is just around the corner. You know what that means, don’t you? Yep, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the warmer weather now that Winter is becoming a distant memory. I can’t think… more»

Original Z-Code: 1963 Fords Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop Fastback

Occasionally a classic car will appear and it is hard to determine exactly what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop. What you are looking at here is what is… more»

Rare Bucket Seat Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Here’s one of the all-time favorite four-door models, a 1970 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Some Barn Finds research indicates that Impalas with two doors are the favorites, and with the exception of a few station wagons that have surfaced, the… more»

Classifieds Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

There is a story behind virtually every car that we see here at Barn Finds. Some of these stories are enough to gladden our hearts, while others will tear at our heartstrings. I wish that I could say that… more»

Stored 27 Years: One-Owner 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The elderly owner of this 1971 AMC Javelin SST purchased the car off the showroom floor in January of 1971, and it has remained in his possession ever since. He admits that he doesn’t get to use it much… more»

Spotless Commuter: 1993 Ford Festiva L

Some cars are muscular and brutal and have plenty of attitude that captures the heart and mind of an enthusiast. Others are like a little puppy that people simply want to take home because it is cute and playful…. more»

Oldest Example: 1955 Messerschmidt KR200

If you compiled at a list of everything that the American motoring public was looking for in their automobiles in 1955, then the Messerschmitt KR200 would have had the words “Not Applicable” beside most of those requirements. That does… more»

Nicely Restored: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

For enthusiasts, ownership of a classic car is more about a passion for their vehicle of choice, with numbers and build totals taking a back seat. However, sometimes numbers can tell an interesting story within themselves, and that would… more»

Mark Cross Edition: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

With one preserved Chrysler LeBaron written about in the past 24 hours, it’s time to look at another example that represents the top of the line trim if you had to own a LeBaron. This is the coveted Mark… more»

Solid Survivor: 1968 Shelby GT350

By 1968, the Shelby GT350 had lost something of its hard edge and had become a more comfortable and refined vehicle when compared to its predecessors. Running changes across the entire Mustang range for the 1968 model year impacted… more»

Executive Demo Car: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS

This 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible would be rare on its own as an unrestored survivor, but its history as a factory demo car loaded up with all the options makes it even more unique. The palm trees in… more»

One Repaint from New: 1992 Ford Mustang GT

While I have made it no secret that I love notchback body Fox platform Mustangs, clean hatches are sometimes just as eye-catching. Perhaps even more so, given it seems the bulk of them have been modified or abused in… more»

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