Survivor Cars

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

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Barely Broken In: 1980 Mercedes 300D

If you thought the W124 diesel we featured the other day had plenty of life left in its wheels, this 66,142 mile W123 example should be able to run laps around that car. A slight exaggeration, of course, but… more»

One Family Owned: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Every time I see an Alfa-Romeo Spider I think of Dustin Hoffman in the movie, “The Graduate”. While hardly a car movie, the Alfa gets a lot of screen time with what is probably dubbed-in engine tone but it… more»

AWD Turbo Unicorn: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX

Some cars are so rarely seen these days that they just naturally fall into the unicorn category – this 1988 Mazda 323 GTX is one of them. This rarely-seen AWD turbo hot-hatch can be found here on craigslist in… more»

Parked in ’77! 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350/4-Speed

Brown muscle cars fit the philosophy that cars should always be faster than they look. Blackout the “SS” badges on this 1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport in Frisco, Texas, rub some dust into those shiny tires, and most people… more»

43k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Coupe

This 1964 ford Fairlane 500 Coupe was placed into storage in the late 1970s, but the current owner has dragged it out into the light of day, and it has now been returned to active duty. Its most impressive… more»

Impressive Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon

Some classic wagons can tend to blend into the background and attract little attention. Then you have wagons like this 1968 Caprice Estate. It stands out for all of the right reasons because it is clean enough to attract… more»

S-Code 390: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

Here at Barn Finds, we are fortunate enough to have the privilege to write about some beautiful and desirable cars. Every now and then one will come along where simple words can not convey just how stunning that car… more»

All Original: 1957 Chevrolet 210

This 1957 Chevrolet 210 is a fantastic ride for a fantastic price. With some small blemishes, it isn’t perfect, but it is beautiful and functional and sometimes, that is the most important thing. At the time of writing 29… more»

Free Wheeling Package: 1979 Ford Bronco

This 1979 Ford Bronco is a mixture of old and new, with some key period details still preserved in amazing condition and some liberties taken with desirable modifications. The Free Wheeling package amounted to a cosmetic dress-up kit, but… more»

True Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

Some of your comments on rusty Mustangs lately have led us to find this gem of a survivor! With stated original paint, upholstery, carpet, chrome and even the trunk mat, this car is truly a survivor. It’s listed for… more»

Time Capsule Vega: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon

The owner of this 1974 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon is a collector and has decided that the time has come to downsize his collection. The first car that he has chosen to part with is this 1974 Chevrolet Vega… more»

17k Mile 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 SCJ!

Cars like this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra simply don’t come along every day. It has belonged to the same family since new, and it comes fully loaded with all of the options that take it from mild to wild…. more»

Short Wheelbase Flagship: 1969 Mercedes 600

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB is described as being in long-term family ownership and used sparingly as a second car. Mileage is reported as being just 39,000, which would likely make it one of the lower-mileage examples on the… more»

Rust Free Hardtop: 1967 Dodge Polara

With the Oscars coming in a short while, we here at Barn Finds need to put together our own annual awards ceremony for sellers, and I have found a solid nominee here with the person selling this 1967 Dodge… more»

4,000 Mile 1994 Honda Prelude Si

This 1994 Honda Prelude Si is an absolute time capsule. For its age and condition, this car has all the right boxes checked for a fun, reliable, and inexpensive future classic. The most surprising statistic about this car is… more»

Real Hemi Bee: 1968 Dodge Super Bee

With only 125 examples being built during the 1968 model year, the Dodge Super Bee Hemi is nothing short of a serious muscle car. This one has been confirmed to be the real deal, and it has apparently led… more»

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