Survivor Cars

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

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V8 Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX

If the Fox-Body Mustang has no other claim to fame, then the fact that it managed to survive for so long in a rapidly evolving new car market has to stand as a testament to just how popular these… more»

Owned For 50 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

I look at beautiful classic cars like this 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe and find it easy to understand why one person would choose to own it for half a century. This is a strikingly beautiful car that is… more»

Classic British Driver: 1974 Jensen-Healey

The Jensen-Healey brought together two of the great names of British sports and grand touring design and manufacturing, and the result was a sports car whose performance belied its modest engine size. Early examples experienced more than their share… more»

Arizona 8-Seater: 1972 Checker Marathon A11

  Taxi!! Do people even yell for taxis anymore? I would think that it’s mostly done by phone or app now, or maybe by waving a hand in the air or being in the right place at the right… more»

28k Genuine Mile: 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon

Many cars and wagons from the 1970s were considered by the motoring public to be disposable items. They were used for their designed purpose and were properly maintained, but eventually, they found their way to an automotive graveyard when… more»

21,000 Original Miles: 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT

This 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra checks a lot of boxes as a desirable, limited production specimen. The Cobra of this generation marked a significant leap forward, with a hand-assembled, DOHC V8 churning out a healthy 305 b.h.p. This clean… more»

Parade Car Perfect: 1970 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

Late ’60s/early ’70s Chevy convertibles turn up all of the time. Ford products? Not too often. Mopars? A rarity! And that’s why I was thrilled to stumble across this beautiful 1970 Plymouth Fury III convertible. Not only is it… more»

Sun Catcher: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Don’t be fooled by its dusty appearance, because once this 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser emerges into the light of day, what you find is a clean and tidy classic station wagon that is ready to be driven and enjoyed… more»

No Reserve: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Finding a solid and clean classic car for sale is always a pleasant experience, but this is multiplied many times when it is being offered for sale with No Reserve. That is precisely what is on offer with this… more»

Triple Matching R-Series: 1967 BMW R50/2

BMW’s R50 motorcycle is a timeless design, seemingly trapped between eras as a wartime machine and one of the predominant grand touring bikes of the 1950s. Its long production span certainly contributed to that, stretching from 1955 to 1969…. more»

Real Highboy Survivor! 1975 Ford F-250

Back in the mid-1970s, Ford 3/4-ton pickups were built for work. They featured a lifted suspension from the factory giving them the nickname “Highboy” along with 8-lug axles and a heavy-duty drive train. This one is from 1975 and… more»

One Owner Manual: 1990 Volvo 240 DL

The Volvo 240 wagon is perhaps one of the most recognized long roofs ever made. It found favor with numerous consumer groups, from college students to the professors that taught them. To this day, it remains a benchmark of… more»

No Reserve 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Hey folks, Summer is just around the corner. You know what that means, don’t you? Yep, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the warmer weather now that Winter is becoming a distant memory. I can’t think… more»

Original Z-Code: 1963 Fords Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop Fastback

Occasionally a classic car will appear and it is hard to determine exactly what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop. What you are looking at here is what is… more»

Rare Bucket Seat Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Here’s one of the all-time favorite four-door models, a 1970 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Some Barn Finds research indicates that Impalas with two doors are the favorites, and with the exception of a few station wagons that have surfaced, the… more»

Classifieds Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

There is a story behind virtually every car that we see here at Barn Finds. Some of these stories are enough to gladden our hearts, while others will tear at our heartstrings. I wish that I could say that… more»

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