Survivor Cars

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

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Pristine FJ80: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

After a certain point, when you find a vehicle in original condition that isn’t a supercar or otherwise a collector’s items, you have to consider it a unicorn. This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser may have become a bit of… more»

Mojave Interior: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham looks nice enough on its own, but what’s inside makes it a true winner. These cars were seemingly everywhere just a few years ago, weren’t they? Maybe it’s been 20 years already; time… more»

48K-Mile Survivor: 1983 Renault Le Car

The Renault 5, sometimes called the R5, sold a few million copies around the world but never caught on in the U.S., despite being offered by 1,300 AMC dealers. It was a fun car to drive, even with just… more»

1978 Ford LTD Landau 4-Door Pillared Hardtop

Reported to be a rust-free Alabama car, this 1978 Ford LTD Landau 4-Door Pillared Hardtop looks solid and is an interesting body style. Or has an interesting name. To me, a hardtop doesn’t have a B-pillar, but this one… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge 1800 Deluxo

Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»

65K Miles: Triple-Black 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

A Dodge Magnum XE brochure says this model “epitomizes the personal driving machine.” For 1978, I think they were onto something. The sad part, though, is that I was never, nor will I ever be, as cool as this… more»

18K-Mile 1961 Dodge D300 W/ Vista Liner Camper

The photos of this heavy-duty Dodge one-ton pickup and vintage camper aren’t the best, sadly. I’m not sure why, but it is what it is, as people say. It deserves better, but this 1961 Dodge D300 with a Vista… more»

Two-Owner Time Capsule: 1989 Mercury Tracer

Who saved this car for posterity! This 1989 Mercury Tracer has traveled only 18,831 believable miles from new and is being sold by its second owner. Offered here on craigslist for $6500, this pristine compact is located in Newburgh,… more»

$1,800 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 400

Ford’s Country Sedan is an unusual model as it’s a wagon, but Ford wasn’t immune to referring to its station wagons by other terms. Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, etc. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan is… more»

40K-Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Coupe

Metalime Green is an eye-popping color for this 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Coupe, touted in Pontiac advertising as “either one of the most practical luxurious cars or one of the most luxurious practical cars Pontiac ever built.” The seller… more»

Incredible 1966 Ford Econoline Pickup 302 V8!

If you’ve been wanting a forward-control pickup from the ’60s, and there were a few companies who offered them, this is the one to get. I can’t believe how nice this 1966 Ford Econoline Pickup is. It’s got a… more»

48k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

It’s not unusual to have a friend of the family that you call “aunt” or “uncle,” and indeed my mom’s best friend is Aunt Deb. Years ago, her late mother got remarried to a guy named Paul who was,… more»

BF Auction: 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT

Chevrolet offered some form of the Impala from 1957 until 2021, an impressive run by any measure. This ninth-generation Impala has covered just 51k miles since new and is in immaculate condition. Finding any 15+ year old car with… more»

1979 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Camper

I know, the wheels throw me off, too, but those are the actual wheels and type of white-wall tires that came on this 1978 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Class-C motorhome when it was new. I’m assuming the tires aren’t… more»

1953 Nash Statesman Custom Two-Door Sedan

Somehow, this is the first 1953 Nash Statesman that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and it’s a doozy. The Statesman is between the Rambler and Ambassador but has a lot of the luxury and space of the Ambassador… more»

Last of the Line: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville

Pontiac introduced the Grand Ville series of full-size automobiles in 1971. The Grand Ville replaced the Bonneville, which was repositioned to sub for the discontinued Executive. They were some of the biggest cars Pontiac ever built, and 1975 was… more»

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