Survivor Cars

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

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No Reserve K5 Survivor: 1985 Chevy Blazer

With mileage just over 51,000, this 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer remains in very respectable condition – maybe not quite time-warp, but definitely better than just a driver. The paint still looks lustrous, there’s no corrosion on the polished trim… more»

Clean and Stock E30: 1991 BMW 318is

This 1991 BMW 318is is a nicely kept driver-quality example that thankfully hasn’t been significantly altered from stock like so many of these E30-chassis cars. The “IS” designation on the end of the model nomenclature indicates this is a… more»

49K Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice

Gorgeous in green, this 1972 Chevrolet Caprice has just over 49,000 miles on it and it appears to be in superb condition. This beauty can be found here on eBay in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, even though the eBay listing… more»

Lightning Rod: 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Just over halfway through the run of 4,007 examples in 1994, came this 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning. This is one to watch if a person is into the first-generation SVT Lightning as much as I am. This example… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

One thing is pretty certain for the person who becomes the next owner of this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, and that is that they will never go anywhere without attracting plenty of attention. This is not a car that… more»

Original Owner! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I

How do you part with a car that you have owned for 47 years? It’s easy to divorce yourself from one that you have come to really dislike, or one that means nothing to you, but 47 years? Clearly… more»

Rare Color: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

In 1967, Chevrolet produced 220,906 Camaros. Of these, only 7,953 cars were finished in a color called Mountain Green Metallic. In fact, this was a color that was only offered for a single model year, making it a relatively… more»

Garage Find: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

This 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria was restored many years ago and was then parked in a garage as part of a private collection. Sadly, the owner passed away, and the current owner purchased it from the estate. He… more»

Boosted Performance: 1987 Buick Grand National

By the standards of the day, the 1987 Buick Grand National was considered to be a fairly potent car. This particular vehicle isn’t perfect, but it has been treated to some handy upgrades that should make it really haul… more»

Rare Bird: 1982 Pontiac Firebird Mecham Racing MSE

One of the most fun parts of the automotive hobby is finding a rare or unique model that you didn’t know existed. Such is the case for me with this 1983 Pontiac Firebird. I didn’t know that these Mecham… more»

Econobox Survivor: 1989 Mitsubishi Precis

Here’s a car that I can virtually guarantee is extinct: a survivor-grade 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, otherwise known as a Hyundai Excel. Now, no one here is going to tell you that this is a collector vehicle of any sort,… more»

National Award Winner: 1973 Buick Riviera

Some of us dream about finding a decades-old vehicle in such excellent condition as this 1973 Buick Riviera is in. Award-winning condition, in fact. This gorgeous car can be found here on craigslist in Altadena, California with an asking… more»

Rare Racer: 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

We are pretty fortunate to live in a time when you can buy a “factory” car or truck with 6, 7, 800+ horsepower. Twenty years ago in 2000, this Mustang SVT Cobra R was the cream of the crop… more»

67k Original Miles? 1970 Dodge Dart

The seller of this 1970 Dodge Dart bought a Corvette and now one of them has to go. Sooooooo… you can find this Dart here on eBay in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. The current bid price is $2,550 and there is… more»

Sweet Survivor: 1960 Buick LeSabre Estate

We see a few classic station wagons coming across the desks here at Barn Finds, and these can range from the pretty tatty through to the really eye-popping. This 1960 Buick LeSabre definitely falls into the latter category, because… more»

No Reserve: 1958 Nash Metropolitan

At 12.5-feet in length, this 1958 Metropolitan is one short and sweet car. They are really unique cars with a unique history and they had a very unusual manufacturing process. This little black and white Met can be found… more»

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