Survivor Cars

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

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Ready For Fun: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

My brother owns a Porsche 944 Turbo, and throughout the years he’s had to field plenty of condescending commentary regarding the vehicle, including remarks that it’s “a poor man’s Porsche,” and also that “it’s not a real Porsche” because… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice Sport Sedan

It isn’t every day that you come across a super clean, one family-owned, low mileage 40+ year old classic survivor, so when Reader Kevin J came across this Chevrolet Caprice, he just had to have it. Clearly, the previous… more»

Autoform Speedster: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Though Chevrolet converted examples of the third-generation Camaro through American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) beginning in 1987, the company also sanctioned Indiana-based company Autoform to transform third-gen Camaros into convertibles before then. Known as the Autoform Speedster, this 1983 Chevrolet… more»

Promising Project: 1985 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon

There have been some really promising classic station wagon project cars that have appeared here at Barn Finds in recent times, and this 1985 Buick LeSabre Estate is one that caught my eye. When it was new it would… more»

21k Mile 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park

When it comes to clean and tidy family station wagons, this 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park would appear to be a very nice example. It presents extremely well and seems to be in very sound mechanical condition. It… more»

Filipino Custom: 1946 Willys Jeepney

This 1946 Willys is what’s known as a “Jeepney”, which has a history almost as colorful as the paint job it wears. The Jeepney was a custom creation born out of the Philippines, where locals modified the Willys Jeeps… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Porsche 911

We featured this 1970 Porsche 911 back in July, but it never sold and has since been relisted. It’s said to be an all-original survivor and does look the part. It has reached $28,800 at the time of writing… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Creme And Gold

This 1976 Ford Thunderbird Crème and Gold trim is the last of the sixth generation of Thunderbird and is the highest luxury trim it could come in. Surprisingly, the buy-it-now price is $6,500. Currently, it has reached $2,869 by… more»

Original Example: 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead

The seller of this gorgeous 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead is off to a good start on building an addition to his shop, as the bike has already attracted $25,000 in bids. The bike is described as a highly original example… more»

Turbo Survivor: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

That the 1985 Ford Mustang SVO was not the sales success that Ford had hoped for could be attributed to numerous factors. One factor that wasn’t an issue was the car’s performance, because not only could the SVO keep… more»

61k Mile 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

The seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible purchased the car in 1978, and it has led a very sheltered life ever since. This beautiful survivor has not seen rain since that day, and it has remained dealer-serviced ever… more»

Easy Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Given the fact that it runs and drives, it would be very tempting to give this 1968 Camaro Convertible a wash and a mechanical check and then hit the road for a bit of top-down cruising. If that sounds… more»

Amazing 2,650 Mile 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Just when you think you have seen everything in the automotive world, up pops temptation.  Take a look at this Pat L. located 1971 Corvette for sale on craigslist in Gadsden, Alabama.  Looks like a NCRS Duntov Award level… more»

Records Since New: 1983 Mercedes 240D

This gorgeous W123-series Mercedes-Benz 240D has apparently been pampered since new, with dealer service records going back to the day it left the showroom floor. The cosmetics certainly help erase any doubts that the care shown this Benz has… more»

Family Hauler: 1976 Chevy Chevelle Malibu Wagon

This handsome 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu wagon is a clean survivor capable of hauling seven passengers in air conditioned comfort. The seller says he has the utmost confidence it could make a cross-country drive without breaking a sweat, and… more»

Rare Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RDG

It has been said that all that glitters is not gold, and that is certainly true with this little Honda Z50RD. In this case, all that glitters is chrome and plenty of it! Released as a limited edition of… more»

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