Survivor Cars

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

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Much-Loved Muscle Truck: 1995 Ford Lightning

This 1995 Ford Lightning is the limited-production hot-rod version of the venerable F150 pickup, and the seller is the original owner who has racked up a massive 352,000 miles on his truck! That’s huge mileage for such a limited… more»

Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16

Some classic cars have names that roll easily and almost seductively off the tongue, while others have been blessed with names that roll off the tongue like, well…a brick. The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 Cosworth undoubtedly fits into the… more»

Nicest One Left? 1984 Isuzu P’up

This 1984 Isuzu P’up looks like about as nice of an example as I have ever seen. I haven’t noticed one this well-preserved in years, maybe decades. Isuzu is known for making rugged trucks and great engines and this… more»

19k Miles? 1986 Chevrolet Astro Van

So, just what could the next owner do with this 1986 Chevrolet Astro Van? There is no reason why it couldn’t serve as a clean and tidy shop van, a role that it has obviously served in the past…. more»

31k Original Miles: 1969 Ford Torino GT

It might not be perfect, but this 1969 Ford Torino GT is quite a clean car that would appear to be rust-free. It has no obvious urgent needs, and any work that is required could easily be tackled in… more»

No Reserve: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1981 Corvette isn’t perfect, but it appears to be tidy and solid enough to be used as either a daily driver or as a great car to just get out on the open road for a spot of… more»

Sweet Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912

This 1966 Porsche 912 is said to be a California survivor that remains highly original and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Though the listing doesn’t confirm whether the paint is original, many other details seem to… more»

Twin-Stick: 1963 Rambler American 440-H

It can be challenging for some people to think of this 1963 Rambler American 440-H as being sporty, but for the time, it would have probably been AMC’s sportiest model. Compared to the previous generation Rambler American it sure… more»

37k Mile Survivor? 1954 Chevrolet 210 Delray

The owner of this 1954 Chevrolet 210 Delray purchased it with the intention of it being the foundation for a hot rod project. After careful consideration, he has decided that it is way too nice to subject to that… more»

Rare Oddity: 1981 Dodge DeTomaso

With only 619 editions produced in their last year of being offered, this 1981 Dodge DeTomaso is a pretty rare ride. It can be found here on craigslist in Ringgold, Georgia, about 20 miles southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The… more»

Fire Fighter: 1963 International Scout

Okay, hands up all of you who wanted to be a fire-fighter when you were a child. You can tell me. No-one is looking. Many a small child was attracted to the idea of riding around in a shiny… more»

No Reserve Turbo! 1987 Buick Grand National

The 1980s dawned with an automotive hangover from the ’70s. Stringent Federally imposed emission regulations, new (and big!) bumper rules and two oil shocks, one in ’73 and the second one in ’79, pretty well defanged any serious performance… more»

24k Original Miles! 1956 Chrysler Windsor

The current owner of this 1956 Chrysler Windsor isn’t the car’s first owner, but he has been its custodian for more than 40-years. Now aged in his 80s, he has decided that the time has come for him to… more»

No Rust: 1949 Nash 600 Custom

This 1949 Nash 600 Custom looks much larger than it really is, it’s only about 9″ longer than a new Honda Accord. I know that I should want a 2020 Honda Accord than I want this ’49 Nash, but… more»

21K Original Miles! 1967 Ford Bronco Sport

As you probably know, first-generation Broncos continue to be very popular. Finding one that has low mileage with uncut quarter panels is almost unheard of. This 1967 Sport model can be found here on Facebook Marketplace with an asking… more»

Retro Cool! 1960 Airstream Safari 22′ Camper

We recently featured a 24′ Airstream here on Barn Finds from the folks at Berning Trailer Sales in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It looks like they have another classic Airstream in their inventory and you have the chance to bid… more»