Survivor Cars

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

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Clean Survivor: 1986 Nissan 300ZX 2+2

This 2+2 Nissan 300 ZX is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is ready for you to fly in and drive it home. With 75,000 miles, the seller is asking $7,500 here on eBay but he is open to… more»

Unrestored 1931 Ford “Cockroach” Hot Rod

Normally, a car referred to as a “cockroach” wouldn’t be considered high praise – but in the case of a vintage hot rod, it could be seen a compliment. This 1931 Ford roadster (or what remains of it) is… more»

Owned 14 Years: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S

The seller of this 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S liftback has prioritized the mechanical restoration of this desirable Japanese sports coupe over making it a showroom-quality restoration project. Despite claiming the cosmetics aren’t perfect, it still presents quite well and… more»

Nicest One Left? 1986 Subaru BRAT GL

We’ve seen a few really nice Subaru BRATs recently here on Barn Finds and this looks like one of the nicest ones – where are they all hiding?! Clean, clean, clean is how I’d describe this 1986 Subaru BRAT… more»

V8-Powered 1968 MGB Brooklands Renaissance

OK, so when is a run of the mill MGB no longer an MGB? When it has been given the full business by Brooklands Car Components of Ontario, Canada. It’s basically an MGB but it has a lot more… more»

Project Pickup: 1981 Dodge Ram 50 Sport

I have basically this same pickup and while driving it on the highway at 60 mph today, I was reminded just how tiny they really are. Not to mention that at 6′-5″ tall, I’m basically six to eight inches… more»

Never Raced! 1989 Ford Mustang LX

The owner of this 1989 Mustang LX is quick to point out that this is a vehicle that has never been abused or drag raced. This latter point is one that is worth considering, as the Coupe version of… more»

BF Classified: 1971 Datsun 240Z

The Datsun 240Z has often been compared to the legendary Jaguar E-Type, particularly when it comes to the subject of style and mechanical configuration. One area where there is no comparison is in their relative prices. Today you could… more»

1993 Ford Crown Victoria With 5,515 Genuine Miles

This 1993 Ford Crown Victoria might not pop instantly into your head when considering classic cars, but the reality is that this is a vehicle that is now 27-years-old. When you inspect the supplied photos, its overall condition, and… more»

1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe!

It’s malaise motoring week here at Barn Finds. Yesterday it was a ’79 Volare station wagon and today it’s a ’78 Dodge Aspen coupe. But this isn’t any Aspen, it’s a genuine “Super Coupe” and an unusual take on… more»

BF Classified: 1977 Ford Ranchero GT

For the person who is looking for a 1970s classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed, this 1977 Ford Ranchero GT is a vehicle that is well worth a look. It has only recently received a major… more»

Chapman’s Creation: 1970 Lotus Europa

To some, a Lotus is a flower that represents purity, beauty, and strength in Buddhist culture. To others, it’s a sports car that was the brainchild of Colin Chapman, a famous race driver and brilliant engineer. In this case,… more»

440 Muscle Boat: 1983 Century Coronado

On this fine July 4th weekend, you might be wishing you owned a boat this year in the era of social distancing and shuttered social venues. Finding ways to celebrate without violating a rule of some sorts requires some… more»

All Original: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

We see more than a few Pontiac Trans Ams here at Barn Finds, but far fewer examples of the Firebird Formula. There is probably an excellent reason for this. The simple fact is that the Trans Am managed to… more»

Premier Condition! 1979 Plymouth Volare Wagon

Station wagons are a hot topic right now. Two weeks ago we covered this 1968 Caprice wagon and we received 38 comments from our readers. Many recall growing up and riding in the third, rear-facing seat, or had other… more»

Sports Car Survivor: 1979 Triumph TR7

You’d be forgiven if the Triumph TR7 doesn’t exactly jump off the page at you anymore, as they’ve been an entry level classic car for years. Sometimes, like any vintage vehicle that has been popular for ages, like an… more»