Survivor Cars

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

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Easy Restoration: 1968 Shelby GT500

This 1968 Shelby Cobra GT 500 is a solid car with no major rust issues. It will need a cosmetic refresh at some point in the future, but none of the work required would seem to be urgent. It… more»

Unrestored Time Capsule: 1934 Pierce-Arrow 840 A

This 1934 Pierce-Arrow 840 A sedan is claimed to be a low mileage survivor, with a genuine 11,600 miles on the clock. The sedan bodied version of the 840 is a three-owner car that remains in excellent, unrestored condition… more»

Handsome Tanker: 1948 Chevy 6400 Series COE

This classic 1948 Chevrolet 6400 Series COE hasn’t met its reserve despite being a nicely preserved survivor that’s described as being a solid truck. The seller has listed several updates and repairs made to the Chevy, and it seems… more»

21k Genuine Miles: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

For those of you with a soft spot for the Screaming Chicken, this 1977 Trans Am seems like a great car. Its condition looks quite impressive, and if the low mileage claim can be verified, then it’s a car… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912

This 1966 Porsche 912 is described as being a highly original, one-family owned vehicle that retains much of its original paint and interior. The 912 shows incredibly well, with the seller noting just a solitary repaint on the passenger… more»

LS2-Powered 1965 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

In the automotive world, a “restomod” is a vehicle that retains old-school styling while integrating newer and more contemporary parts. Perhaps I’m biased because I own a Toyota Cressida with an engine from a newer, Japanese-market Toyota, but I… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS 396

While it might not be completely original, this 1968 Camaro SS/RS is a solid and clean vehicle that could easily be used as a daily driver. The next owner could choose to leave it as it is, or the… more»

Super Survivor! 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Being reviewed here is one of 832,600 Chevrolet Impalas built-in model year 1963. That’s 832,600 Impalas – this number doesn’t include lesser models like the Bel Air or Biscayne. Chevrolet had the tiger so by the tail in the… more»

Spotless Original: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass

This 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass is about as clean and crisp as they come. It has spent the majority of its life in California, but now the owner needs storage space. This means that rather than leaving the car exposed… more»

Top Flight Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There is a lot to be said for buying the best of something, and that is what the next owner will be securing if they purchase this 1963 Corvette Convertible. This is a car that has recently secured a… more»

76k Genuine Miles? 1963 Pontiac Bonneville

This 1963 Pontiac Bonneville will provide its next owner with a world of possibilities as to how they eventually choose to configure and present the car. I really have to thank Barn Finder local_sheriff for referring a pretty impressive… more»

1971 AMC Javelin Experimental NASCAR

With the NASCAR season coming to a close soon, you can add a piece of history to your garage to remind you of a time gone by. This 1971 AMC Javelin is said to be an experimental NASCAR vehicle…. more»

Documented 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet Ram Air!

Now here’s a find! A 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet Ram Air, one of only 2,588 made that year. This low mileage, an authentic example is located in Santa Ana, California and for sale here on eBay, the current… more»

Parked In 1991: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

For its tenth birthday, this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo was parked on a concrete driveway, and that is where it sat until very recently. That has given it 28-years to develop a weathered look, but it appears that… more»

Restore Or Drive? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Hiding under the cover in this shed is something just a bit special. It’s a 1964 Corvette Convertible, and it looks like it is quite a nice survivor. The owner has decided that the time has come to part… more»

18k Original Miles: 1965 Studebaker Commander

When a buyer backs out on a sale, it can be a source of frustration for a seller. That is the situation that has confronted the owner of this 1965 Studebaker Commander. As a result, it is once again… more»

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