Survivor Cars

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

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Working Factory A/C! 1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Despite the fact that Volkswagen Beetle production ended decades ago for the United States, the company’s Mexico operations continued to manufacture it and the classic bay window Bus for years afterward. While the design largely stayed the same, some… more»

Factory Racer! 1966 Ford Custom R-Code 427

I remember a time when people who bought Ford Custom or Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedans were usually of the “get off of my lawn” persona. And they were generally individuals that were, how should I say it, financially conservative…. more»

One Owner Example: 1964 Porsche 356 C

This 1964 Porsche 356 C is listed for sale by the neighbors of the owner, with the listing claiming they are the original owners of the car. That’s pretty impressive, not only for having just one owner but also… more»

Classified Find: 1973 Ford F-350 Camper Special

As they grew in popularity from the 1950s through into the 1970s, slide-on campers grew larger and more elaborate. This came at a cost because they also grew heavier at the same time. Finding a vehicle onto which an… more»

True Barn Find: 1979 Lincoln Mark V

Is there any picture better than the one above? When it comes to barn finds, not really. This is just how you want to find a specimen that’s been hidden away for years, thankfully in weather-tight confines to ensure… more»

Only 14k Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang GT

It’s never a bad thing to have an affinity for a particular make and model, especially when it allows you to track down and snag best-in-class examples. This seller obviously knows a good Fox body Mustang when he sees… more»

33k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

For the enthusiast on the hunt for a classic car ready to be driven and enjoyed, vehicles like this 1980 Camaro Berlinetta have to be worth serious consideration. This car has no pressing needs, and it has a genuine… more»

Estate Sale Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

The Impala dominated sales at Chevrolet in 1964. That was especially true as a 2-door hardtop, where production would top 536,000 units, with a third of them being Super Sports. This ’64 Impala is a non-SS car, one that… more»

27k Mile 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 looks pretty amazing and is claimed to have only 27,544 miles on the odometer. As a bonus, the car has spent its whole life in Los Angeles, California which means it should be… more»

390 Super Marauder V8: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Convertible

This sweet car is a Barn Finds “boomerang” – the seller bought it off BF listing a couple of years ago and decided to use BF again when it came to pass the vehicle along to someone else! It’s… more»

6-Pack Equipped: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

Okay, a Dart Swinger 340 is not that uncommon. They built more than 16,000 of them in 1970 alone. However, it’s not every day that you run across one with a 6-Pack set-up, and I don’t mean beer. From… more»

1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

UPDATE: The seller has corrected his price to $99,000. Makes a lot more sense! Have you got a spare hundred grand laying around? If you do, you can use most of it to buy this extremely rare Kaiser Darrin… more»

19k Original Miles? 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

The seller of this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix purchased the vehicle from its original owner. He believes that the 19,000 miles showing on the odometer are original. The car will require some cosmetic restoration work, but none of this… more»

One-Owner 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme T-Top

As America’s best-selling car in 1976, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to expect to find a market flooded with clean, original 1976 Cutlasses. It has been my experience that is most often not the case, however this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass… more»

1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

Update 11/7/20 – The seller of this cool woodie convertible has lowered their asking price by $5k. Find it here on eBay. From 10/16/20 – Finding a classic car that has belonged to the same family since new is… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1968 Fiat Abarth 595 Esse Esse

This 1968 Fiat Abarth 595 Esse Esse has a mere 330 kilometers, or 207 miles, showing on its odometer since it underwent a full restoration. It presents as well as you might expect for a classic with this background… more»