Survivor Cars

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

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Original Survivor: 1976 Jeep Cherokee

If the owner’s description is accurate, then this 1976 Jeep Cherokee has led an incredibly sheltered existence. It has been spared to rigors of exposure to inclement weather and rough off-roading. Instead, it has served its time as a… more»

47K Miles: 1996 Jeep Cherokee

As if having just over 47,000 miles wasn’t reason enough to like this 1996 Jeep Cherokee, this one has had only one owner since new. This 4×4 time capsule can be found here on eBay in White Marsh, Maryland…. more»

4WD Hatchback: 1988 Subaru Justy

The description “subcompact hatchback” doesn’t exactly draw the muscle car folks out in droves, but there are more than a few of us who like these unusual little vehicles and we’re an equal opportunity car shop here at Barn… more»

Turbocharged Snow Machine: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX

Here’s a car you rarely see pictured in snow as a marketing ploy that actually works: the 1988 Mazda 323 GTX, a turbocharged hatchback offered for just one year in the U.S. market. These were built to help Mazda… more»

Dusty But Original: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

I am reliving my misspent high school years here on Barn Finds as I survey cars that had an impact on me during those rather impetuous years. One of my best h.s. friends went in on halfsies with his… more»

Lowrider Survivor? 1970 Chevrolet Caprice

It’s hard to say for sure what’s happening with this 1970 Chevrolet Caprice, as it’s described as an unmolested example but it looks to sporting the kind of stance I’d associate with a lowrider. Throw in the classic reverse… more»

Curious Yellow: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

When I was in high-school, one of the rich kid underclassmen showed up at school one morning being driven by his father in a new DeTomaso Pantera. I didn’t know what it was but I liked it. It had… more»

Cool Convertible: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

It isn’t clear just how long this 1968 Galaxie 500 Convertible had been sitting idle when this photo was taken, but the healthy coating of dust would suggest that it was a while. However, the current owner has dragged… more»

No Reserve: Low Mile 1976 Ford F-150

It’s amazing how much of an impact good colors can have on a vintage car or truck. You may not love the yellow-on-white look, but to me, this 1976 Ford F150 XLT has tremendous curb appeal just based on… more»

27k Mile Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1986 Pontiac Trans Am is a clean survivor with under 30,000 original miles. It’s been stored for many years seeing only occasional use and has one repaint since new. The seller isn’t wrong that we don’t see as… more»

Spotless Classic: 1937 Ford 5-Window Business Coupe

This 1937 Ford 5-Window Coupe has been garage-kept for its entire life. That means that it is no real surprise to learn that it is completely rust-free. The fact that it was owned by a true enthusiast who lavished… more»

Parked in 1996: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula was discovered parked and forgotten in this shed by its current owner. It cut a pretty forlorn-looking figure, having sat unloved and neglected since 1996. It has now emerged from hiding and been returned… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2

Sometimes here at Barn Finds we see cars that really raise some questions in our minds. This 1965 Mustang Fastback is a perfect example. Until recently it had been owned by the same family for its entire life. At… more»

Grandma’s Wagon: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

The owner of this 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate inherited the vehicle from his grandmother, who had owned the wagon since new. It isn’t perfect, but it is an original survivor that is in above average condition. It also comes… more»

No Reserve 5-Speed: 1983 Dodge Rampage

There’s an entire era of vehicles that has been cast aside for years, usually for good reason: they were economy cars, expensive to maintain, or simply unloved when new. The 1983 Dodge Rampage fell into the category of being… more»

One Owner: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Taking the decision to part with a classic car that you have owned for the best part of five decades can never be an easy one, but sometimes the harsh realities of life leave an owner with little choice…. more»

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