Survivor Cars

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

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Classic Wagon: 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout

If you look across the total AMC Hornet production for 1973, the wagon was a clear winner in the model’s sales stakes. AMC managed to shift 44,719 examples of the stylish vehicle, although finding a nice example for sale… more»

Daily Driver? 1988 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon

I’m a firm believer that regardless of general desirability, any clean, original car can hold collectible value. I may tell myself that because I want my 2011 Ford F150 to be collectible one day, but I think there’s proof… more»

10k Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Diamond Jubilee

Marilyn Monroe famously sang that “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” If this is strictly true, then it will be interesting to see what our female readers really think of this 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V. This particular car… more»

Time Capsule: 85k Mile 1985 Dodge 4×4 Pickup

Built with the reliable 318 cubic inch V8 engine, this clean little black truck is for sale here on eBay and spent most of its life in Colorado. It is a 1985 Dodge W150 Power Ram. The truck has… more»

Safari Gold: 1971 Datsun 240Z

This rare crossover series 1971 Datsun 240Z is sitting in Reno, Nevada waiting for its new owner. With just a day and half left in the bidding here on eBay, this car is already reached $60,100! The car appears… more»

Oregon SSP: 1988 Ford Mustang 5-Speed

This 1988 Ford Mustang is a genuine SSP vehicle, formerly doing duty in Oregon. It is one of those almost novelty-grade examples as it features a five-speed manual transmission, a feature that’s hard to comprehend ever finding its way… more»

Clean And Unmodified: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT

Seemingly somewhat of an anomaly these days, this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT appears to be presented in fully-stock form. Aside from one repaint at its half-life, it is almost all original too. Sent in by an anonymous Barn Finds… more»

43K Mile 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Low mile car tips keep showing up in the cyber mailbox here at One Barn Finds Tower, are there really that many of them still out there? I guess so because this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has a mere… more»

Spotless Split Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – This iconic Split Window Corvette has popped back up here on eBay. Bidding previously reached $100k, but the car didn’t meet the reserve. It really is an amazing example, but what do you think its top value… more»

Rare 1965 Streamline RV With Party Deck!

Originally selling for $17,950, about $146,101 in 2020 dollars, the Streamline Travel Home appealed to those with discerning tastes. According to the seller of this 1965 Streamline Travel Home in Oregon City, Oregon, the Streamline RVs catered to California… more»

Original Factory Half-Cab! 1966 Ford Bronco

If you are familiar with the U14 designation for a first-generation Ford Bronco, it means a factory half-cab or “utility pickup” body style. You can turn any standard Bronco into a half-cab, but a genuine U14 in the VIN… more»

36K Miles! 1964 Buick Wildcat

A classic, beautiful and powerful two-door in white with a red interior, very low miles, and a 401 V8? Yes, please. I know that there isn’t one universal car that everyone loves, but I can’t see anything not to… more»

Resting Ragtop: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado

This resting ragtop 1975 Cadillac Eldorado convertible has been sitting for years, according to the seller, but it runs and drives and the top works. It’s a big car so you’d better have a big garage to work on… more»

17k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

For Trans Am enthusiasts, this 1978 model would tick many of the “must-have” boxes on their own personal wish list. It is a completely original and unmolested survivor, it comes loaded with a heap of optional extras, it has… more»

Project Pinto: 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

The Ford Pinto has been a much-maligned vehicle over the years, but it is easy to lose sight of what this car was all about. It was designed to be an affordable and light vehicle that was primarily developed… more»

Zero Options: 1987 Buick Grand National

We’ve all seen them. Classic cars will come onto the market, and the original owner has gone positively feral on the Order Form. The result is a car that is fitted with a list of optional extras that is… more»