Survivor Cars

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

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Red Blazer: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer CST 4×4

While its appearance might not be perfect, this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer CST does have a lot of very positive attributes. It appears to be a solid and honest vehicle that would benefit from some bodily TLC, while the next… more»

Dakar Yellow Survivor: 1995 BMW M3

I’ve made little secret of my love for the BMW E36 M3, having now owned two of them with my latest acquisition last summer. This example is the car I’d like to own, as it’s the same year as… more»

BF Classified: Magnificent 1948 DeSoto Club Coupe

While brands like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are stock in trade, defunct marques like Plymouth, Mercury, Pontiac and Oldsmobile still get their share of press here at Barn Finds. But things get even more interesting when we reach further… more»

Richard Petty Connection? 1981 Chrysler Imperial

Previous ownership can make a big difference in a car’s value, there is no question about it. But, what if the original owner was a relative of someone famous? The seller of this 1981 Chrysler Imperial lists a connection… more»

One Owner: 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Here at Barn Finds, we always appreciate it when a reader refers an interesting car through to us. You all have a pretty sharp eye for something a bit special, so I have to thank Barn Finder local_sheriff for… more»

Vintage Rod: 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe

In it’s prime, this 1936 Ford five-window coupe hot rod pictured above must have been one of the coolest cars around. With deep-dish aluminum slotted mag wheels, a “Corvette” V-8 and “big-n-little” tires it carried some serious street cred!… more»

Emerging Classic: 1977 AMC Gremlin

The AMC Gremlin possesses styling that is so distinctive and quirky that only a single glance, even in silhouette, can leave you in no doubt as to what you are looking at. The Gremlin spent many years unwanted and… more»

Original Z28: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Of all of the different variants of the Camaro produced in 1970, the rarest and most desirable has to be the Z28. With 8,733 examples rolling off the production line in that year, they are a car that has… more»

42k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is a clean and tidy survivor. This marked the final year of the Corvette wearing the chrome front bumper and removable rear window. That also makes them something of a favorite amongst enthusiasts because many… more»

All Original: 1986 Jeep Comanche

We need more small pickups in the world. More small, 4×4 pickups. Ones with manual transmissions – that’s what we need. Who’s with me?! (crickets) Well, I like them and I would love to have this 1986 Jeep Comanche…. more»

Tastefully Upgraded: 1991 GMC Syclone

There’s no denying that stuffing a high-performance engine under the hood of a compact pickup truck makes for a fun time, and that’s why it’s easy to love GMC’s Syclone. For the 1991 model year, the company stuffed a… more»

Convertible Cruiser: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S

In current times, Toyota’s name is synonymous with dependable and practical commuter vehicles. However, during the 1970s and 1980s, the company offered a plethora of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars that were both reliable and sporty. The third-generation A60 Celica was… more»

Hot Wheels! 1969 Pink Charger Redline

I’m quite sure that many of you got your start in automotive collecting (ok, playing) with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Aurora and other similar toy cars. My “car room” is currently decorated with two 108-car display cases holding my… more»

Watch This! Vintage Heuer Camaro

I have found over the years that there is a surprising correlation between vintage automobile and vintage watch fans — including me. This Heuer Camaro (yes, it was named after the car, more about that later) was designed and… more»

Stepside Fixer-Upper: 1963 Chevrolet C-10 SWB

Despite needing some work under the hood, this 1963 Chevrolet C10 pickup is attracting multiple bids at the moment, likely due to its incredibly original condition. It could even be speculated that the partially-disassembled engine works in its favor… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1985 Subaru BRAT

If you’ve ever tried to find a Subaru BRAT worthy of your time, you’ve likely encountered lots of rustbuckets along the way. Vintage Japanese tin was not robust, a fact that became especially evident on BRATs that lived in… more»