Survivor Cars

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

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Space Age Classic: 1959 Imperial Custom Coupe

Two of my favorite yet very cheesy sci-fi movies were made in 1959: Plan 9 From Outer Space and Teenagers From Outer Space. If you’ve ever seen one or both of them you know that there is basically no… more»

Room For Eight: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country

Made almost continuously from 1940 to 2016, Chrysler’s Town & Country has been known by generations as one of the ultimate family haulers around. Over the decades it was made in station wagon form and even in minivans, a… more»

Classifieds Find: 1966 Dodge Dart Sedan

UPDATE 6/9/2020 – The seller of this clean Dodge Dart just had us lower their asking price! It’s now $8,000, so take another look and be sure to message them with any questions or offers. As some of you… more»

Low Mileage Survivor: 1984 Isuzu Impulse

For years, I coveted an Isuzu Impulse. The sexy lines, the covered headlamps, the flat-faced wheels with that crazy checkerboard pattern – oh yeah, I wanted one. In some ways, I think this explains my current fascination with old… more»

Barn Finds Classified: 1960 Comet Wagon

Almost an Edsel – I’m not sure if that would have been a good marketing slogan for Mercury or not. For the first two years, the Comet didn’t have Mercury badging on it as it was supposed to be… more»

Small Bike Big Influence: 1965 Honda C100

There have been many important vehicles over the decades, but not many are so highly praised by so many different sources. This is one of the most important vehicles, not to mention the highest-production motor vehicle of all time…. more»

39k Mile Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This is the kind of find any of us dream of coming across! It’s a low mileage survivor that has only had two owners since new. The second owner has had to do some work to it to keep… more»

Nicely Sorted Targa: 1974 Porsche 911

This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa is described as a well-sorted driver that benefits from fresh paint and an engine rebuild, among other enhancements. The seller has made some subtle upgrades that should make this targa-roofed 911 an enjoyable driver… more»

Four Eyed SSP: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

I will always love the SSP Mustangs, hailing from an era in highway pursuit that is sadly a distant memory. Muscle cars wearing police liveries, many optioned with a manual transmission hooked up to the venerable 5.0L V8 –… more»

BF AUCTION: 28k Mile 1982 Fiat 124 Spider Turbo!

UPDATE – After reading some of the comments, Doug went out and pulled the spark plugs. After cleaning them, the car started right up, had good power, and ran great until it fouled the plugs again. He went ahead… more»

11 Mile 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary

While this site has seen plenty of low-mileage specimens come up for grabs, having a mere 11 miles on the odometer is one of the lowest recordings I can recall seeing. Even better is that it’s a genuinely desirable… more»

Air-Conditioned Survivor: 1953 Pontiac Chieftan

When it comes to survivors, does it get any better than this 1953 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina? In remarkable survivor condition, this classic is even equipped with a period aftermarket air conditioning system! Claimed to be original inside and out,… more»

Garage Kept Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco

Purchased by the second owner around 1982, this Ford Bronco has accrued very few miles in the last 38 years according to the seller. Showing 102,609 miles, this Bronco is a solid survivor that has spent the majority of… more»

Levi’s Edition: 1975 AMC Gremlin X

“The Car That Wore the Pants” has to be one of the most unusual slogans, at least that I can think of at the moment. I can’t imagine a carmaker in 2020 doing a special edition vehicle based on… more»

27K Mile 1983 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

Made for almost two decades, the Pontiac Sunbird filled a need for those folks who wanted a small car that was somewhat sporty and fun to drive American car in a couple of variations. This 1983 Pontiac Sunbird LE… more»

Nicest One Left? 1984 Subaru BRAT GL

We have seen quite a few Subaru BRATs (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) over the years here on Barn Finds but a few of them have been in somewhat rugged condition. That doesn’t seem to be the case with this… more»

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