Survivor Cars

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

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One Of Only 100: 1976 Monte Carlo Custom Cloud

From the land of 24/7 gambling, wedding chapels, Elvis impersonators and plastic champagne flutes, we have this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with full Rolls-Royce “Custom Cloud” treatment. Located in, you guessed it, Las Vegas, Nevada, it is available here… more»

Cool Shop Truck? 1964 Chevrolet El Camino 396

There are plenty of options open to the next owner of this 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is a straight and solid-looking vehicle, and it houses a healthy big block under the hood. The owner suggests that it would… more»

Black Plate Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup

Sometimes a classic vehicle will appear on the desks here at Barn Finds, and I find myself to be strangely attracted to it. This 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup is a perfect example. I can’t think of one tangible reason… more»

Competition Yellow: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It is almost an inevitability that First Generation Mustang project cars will provide their owners with rust issues that will need to be addressed. These problems can range from the fairly innocuous to the pretty awful. This 1970 Mustang… more»

Nevada Barn Find: 1968 Porsche 912

The seller claims this 1968 Porsche 912 has been sitting in a building out in the Nevada desert since 1986, and its highly original condition would certainly seem to lend itself to that. The Porsche is missing its original… more»

Rare Gem: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Wagon

It’s hard to believe that the Corvair wagon was made for only two years. They are maybe the rarest of the body styles and wagons are hot right now as we all know. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900… more»

Outrageous 1980 Greenwood Corvette 454

When it comes to building wild Corvettes, few companies have built more of a legacy than Greenwood. From their own creations to kits that any enthusiast could install, the company has long been supportive of those owners who wish… more»

46K Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental

Having somewhat over 46,000 miles on it, this 1973 Lincoln Continental is barely broken in and it looks almost like new. There’s a lot of Mercury Marquis in this car, at least they look very similar from some angles…. more»

My BF Success Story: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

It’s not often that we Barn Finds writers get to post about a BF Success Story and Our Cars at the same time, but I’m pleased to report that this 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has been purchased, brought… more»

Rare Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Convertible

Many ideas seem like good ones at the time, but then turn out to be very bad ones. However, sometimes it is possible to salvage something worthwhile from what seems like a disaster, and that probably sums up the… more»

Former 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This is the last of the steel bumper Corvettes (OK, ’73 was half there) and my favorite version of the C3. And anytime one is discovered that appears to be in clean, original condition, it’s definitely worth a closer… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Pickup

The owner of this Chevrolet 3100 Pickup purchased the vehicle with the intention of undertaking a custom build, but he simply didn’t have the heart to destroy this classic. Instead, he chose to return it to a roadworthy state,… more»

Worth The Gamble? 1991 Lamborghini Diablo

The ad for this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo is pretty simple: “Car sold as is, No service records, car has 7500km about 6000 miles.” I’m not sure what the motivation behind the ad is? Perhaps they are hiding something or… more»

Ferrari Powered: 1968 Fiat Dino

The whole idea of owning a Ferrari holds a strong attraction to plenty of people, myself included. However, if you’re like me, then that is a dream that remains out of your financial reach. This 1968 Fiat Dino might… more»

56K Original Miles! 1971 Ford F-250

It seems like low-mileage, nice, original, 5th-generation Ford pickups are coming out of the woodwork like crazy lately. We’ve featured quite a few of these nice survivors here on Barn Finds recently and they keep popping up for sale…. more»

No Reserve: 1991 Ford F150 Nite Edition

When it comes to limited-edition vehicles, some are definitely better looking than others. I would class this 1991 Ford F150 Nite Edition as being one of the nicer offerings from any manufacturer. The Black paint, when combined with the… more»

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