Survivor Cars

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

Nicest One Left? 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder

The story goes that this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder was sold new in New York and maintained by a shop in Greenwich, Connecticut until 1995, when the current owner bought it and brought it to Florida where it is… more»

V8 Plus Two Tops: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag was more than a sports car. It was a 2+2 touring machine in production from 1970 to 1978. Powered by a 3.0-liter V8 engine, it was stronger than many English-built cars of this nature. Sales numbers… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed

The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»

Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST

Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»

Custom Coupe Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala was one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1960s. In 1968, they added the Custom Coupe to the Impala roster. It used the formal roofline of the Caprice, joining the fastback in the lineup. So, you… more»

Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin

The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»

Same Family Since the ’50s: 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

From 1933 and 1942, the Master and Master Deluxe were the “bread and butter” cars of Chevrolet. They were joined later in the run by the Special Deluxe as a fancier family automobile. The war effort that began in… more»

One Owner Turbodiesel: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

The premise of buying a car that has been looked after by one owner since new adds enormous appeal to any vintage car. In fact, it can transform an otherwise ordinary car into something special, and that’s certainly the… more»

33k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We’ve recently seen a few stunning low-mile classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo continues that trend. It presents superbly, which is unsurprising considering it has a genuine 33,000 miles showing on its… more»

Clean as a Whistle! 1964 Ford Falcon Futura

Ford joined the “new” compact car movement in 1960 with the Falcon. It would become one of the best sellers in that market segment and was around until 1970, just after being succeeded by the Maverick. The second generation… more»

350/4-Speed: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Some classics appear on the market, ticking almost every box an enthusiast could want as they contemplate a candidate to park in their garage. Such is the case with this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It has avoided all of… more»

It’s a Hemi! 1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis

The New Yorker was Chrysler’s finest car in 1956 (if you exclude the Imperial, which was spun off as a separate make the year before). And in the New Yorker fold, the St. Regis was as fancy as it… more»

24k-Mile Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mainstream product from 1961 to 1966. They were the equivalent of the Chevrolet Chevelle in terms of size. The cars were redesigned in 1963, and the Classic and the upscale Ambassador were named… more»

John Wayne’s Ride! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice

The 1975 edition of the Caprice would be the last year for full-size convertibles from Chevrolet. That only left Cadillac to field a drop-top in 1976 before the company discontinued them – for a while, at least. We’re told… more»

BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton

This 1930 Ford Model A doesn’t just present superbly because the owner believes it could be a fairly rare bird. It is a Canadian-built Phaeton, and he believes it might be the only one in existence. It has hibernated… more»

Old School Motor Coach: 1931 Mack Greyhound Bus

We take for granted that we can now travel across our great country in just a few hours by plane, or a few days by automobile.  You can still even cross the country by train or bus a few… more»

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