This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It isn’t perfect, but the seller states that it has accumulated show silverware due to its originality. It seems to be no idle boast, since they… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Pearl White Pioneer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car
Few Corvettes spark as much conversation as this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Styling Car, a highly unusual and historically important example that blends production Corvette roots with concept-level ambition. Listed on eBay by Corvette Mike in Anaheim, this Pearl… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Shadow Grey Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Second-generation Camaros are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and survivor-grade cars like this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS help explain why. Listed here on eBay with just 52,581 miles, this split-bumper RS presents as an honest, well-kept example that… more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Same Owner 52 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger 500
Chrysler redesigned all of its mid-sized B-body cars in 1971. That included the Dodge Charger, which had a highly successful second-generation run from 1968 to 1970. The cars had an all-new look and sales more than doubled from 1970… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Green Gremlin: 1979 AMC Spirit Sedan
Cumberland Green Metallic is the color of this 1979 AMC Spirit Sedan; it isn’t black, even though it looks like that in the photos. It’s a dark green specified 9H on the body tag, which the seller included a… more»
• For Sale • 2 Comments
21k Original Miles: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, and this 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula joins that list. Its presentation is superb, unsurprising given it has genuine 21,000 miles on its odometer. It isn’t the most potent beast on… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
Mediterranean Blue Firemist is such a beautiful color, although now that I say that, vehicle colors are such a subjective thing. At the very least, it’s an exotic-sounding name, and that’s perfect for what was an exotic car at… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Cranberry Time Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Finding a true survivor Chevelle convertible in today’s market is no small feat, and this 1971 example stands out precisely because it hasn’t been over-restored, reimagined, or heavily altered. Offered as an original, unmodified Malibu Chevelle convertible, this car… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»
• For Sale • 47 Comments
Restore or Ride? 1965 Rupp Grand Prix Go-Kart
Oddly enough, I’ve done seven out of the 10 Rupp machines shown here on Barn Finds over the last decade or so. Maybe that isn’t surprising, given my love of anything unusual, small, and somewhat inexpensive. Oh yeah, and… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Electric Start Survivor: 1972 Chaparral Firebird 440
Vintage snowmobiles have to take off in the collector market fairly soon, don’t they? As vintage cars and trucks continue to be priced at crazy numbers, getting a vintage snowmobile this nice for under a grand has to be… more»
• Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
Regular readers may find this 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon familiar. We featured in an auction three years ago when Barn Finds founder Jesse Mortensen decided to part with a vehicle that had served as his daily driver. It… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
California Estate Find: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
A Datsun 510?! That ain’t no Datsun 510, Gilby, what are you trying to unload on us (again). Well, you’re right and wrong at the same time. Welcome to marriage. No, wait, different subject. This 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Sparkling Survivor: 1987 Toyota Cressida Luxury Sedan
Years before Toyota introduced its luxury Lexus brand in the USA in September of 1989, the most luxurious Toyota sold stateside from 1978 to 1992 was the Cressida. It was an extremely well-built and equipped luxury sedan, but its… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn-Bound 10 Years: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the fifth and last year of the “Colonnade” A-body cars at General Motors. A smaller, more fuel-efficient platform was due out in 1978, yet cars like the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme were still putting up big sales numbers…. more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT Survivor
Sales catalogs for their 1977 pickups advertised the Ranger XLT trim level as “Ford’s finest!” As modern pickups get more luxurious, more capable, and more expensive, it might seem quaint that in 1977, this line topper’s luxuries includes such… more»
