Survivor Cars

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

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Big Wagon: 1975 Ford LTD Country Squire

In the 1970s, if you wanted a station wagon that was big on comfort and big in general, you probably went looking for an LTD Country Squire at your friendly Ford dealer. This 1975 edition of Ford’s top station… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Back in the ‘70s, no car looked better in basic trim than the Chevy Nova. This 1972 Nova had little in the way of options when it left the factory, yet it looks quite nice. Two-tone colors, automatic transmission,… more»

Former Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

The term “Fuelie” is sometimes used to identify a fuel-injected car or hot rod. And the most famous of them was perhaps the 1957-65 Chevy Corvettes that were so equipped. Overall Corvette sales hit another record in 1964 at… more»

Pickup Alternative: 1979 Subaru BRAT

Although late to the “making a truck out of a car” – or in most cases, out of a station wagon – game, Subaru’s BRAT is certainly a unique compact pickup alternative. This 1979 Subaru BRAT was sent to… more»

Show Winner: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

The fabled first generation of the Chevy Corvette (C1) enjoyed a 10-year run from 1953-62. Early reviews of the sports car were mixed, as were sales, and the program was in danger of cancellation early-on. We’re glad that Chevrolet… more»

62k Original Miles: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia

For many years, cars that hailed from the 1970s were largely ignored within the classic car scene. The reality is that all of these cars are now at least 40-years-old, which makes any tidy survivor from that era well… more»

Low Mileage Muscle: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440

There are a multitude of reasons why a classic car will find its way onto the market, and this 1967 Plymouth GTX is an example of one of the sadder sets of circumstances. The owner was a classic car… more»

37K Miles Of Super! 1985 Toyota Supra

Having owned a 1983 Celica GT, clearly one of my favorite cars, this similarly bodied 1985 Toyota Supra caught my attention, and that’s before even delving into its fantastic condition. I wish I had been able to make the… more»

Rocky Mountain Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco

Dodge had its Ram Charger and Chevrolet had the Blazer bud Ford out produced them all with its full size Bronco from 1965-1996. The four wheel drive survivor is located in Fort Harrison, Montana. The Bronco is being auctioned… more»

Restore or Custom? 1935 Dodge DU 5-Window Coupe

As I look at this 1935 Dodge DU 5-Window Coupe, it sets my mind racing with possibilities. The vehicle runs and drives, so it could conceivably be used as it currently stands. Its rust issues are minimal, which could… more»

One-Family Owned For 52-Years! 1967 Pontiac LeMans

For as tough and cool as the GTO looks, it’s LeMans counterpart can look equally unassuming and plain. I’ll let you decide which way this one leans or if it’s a mix of both. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans convertible… more»

Original 427: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

When you look at the combination of optional equipment that this 1967 Corvette has been fitted with, you come to realize that this is a pretty impressive car. It remains original and unmolested, and it generally presents well as… more»

Impressive Survivor: 1974 Mercury Capri

This Mercury Capri is a clean example of the rarely seen coupe that offered American shoppers a taste of Ford’s European product line. Few of these cars are left in condition like this, quickly becoming obscure models not long… more»

Big Bad Orange 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack!

The AMX was a two-seat version of the Javelin, both introduced during the 1968 model year. It was a muscle car and it was fast, but it was not a big seller, even by AMC standards. In three short… more»

Boogie Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Tradesman

As some of you saw recently, I listed my 1981 Toyota HiAce for sale here on Barn Finds. It’s also been posted to the usual classifieds sites, and man, did it bring out of the woodwork a litany of… more»

Buried Alive: 430-Powered 1969 Buick Electra 225

The Buick Electra 225 (aka Deuce and a Quarter) got part of its name from its total length: 225 inches (just under 19 feet). These big luxury sedans (sometimes also referred to as land yachts) were from the heyday… more»