Survivor Cars

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

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All Original Survivor: 1970 Porsche 911

I feel like it wasn’t that long ago a 911 like this would have already cleared $50K in a typical eBay listing. This 1970 model is claimed to be a very nice survivor, and I see little evidence that… more»

18,225 Miles! No Reserve 1982 Cadillac Eldorado

One of my favorite sellers on eBay is J&J Auto Wrecking, as they have a knack for finding modern classics that are too rough for road-use but contain treasure troves of spare parts enthusiasts like myself covet. I actually… more»

Project Pacer: 1979 AMC Pacer Wagon

We have seen quite a few Pacers and Pacer wagons come through the digital doors here at One Barn Finds Tower over the last few years. Some good, some bad, some restored or almost-perfect originals, and some in need… more»

Fancy Farmer: 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard

All things Porsche are pretty hot right now and have been for quite a few years. Some vehicles are lagging behind a bit, but tractors like this 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard are becoming more popular with collectors. This Bavarian… more»

Stunning Type 34: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia

The Type 34 Karmann Ghia, to me, is one of the most beautiful cars Volkswagen has ever produced. Offered in limited quantities and never officially in the United States, good examples are few and far between. This car appears… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire

Wagons are hot right now and Studebakers are cool, what a great combo that makes for this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire. Yes, the one with the rear portion of the roof that folds back. This cool/hot wagon can be found… more»

48k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra

For the person on the hunt for an original survivor, this 1971 Torino Cobra might be just the car. It isn’t perfect, but it appears to be an honest car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The… more»

42 Actual Miles?!! 1974 AMC Matador

This 1974 AMC Matador Coupe is amazing. It looks like it’s had a nut-and-bolt restoration or like it just left the factory in Kenosha and was driven 42 miles and parked in someone’s living room for the next 45… more»

Rare 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible!

This 1970 Chevelle is a car that is going to tick a lot of the right boxes for many Chevelle enthusiasts. The fact that it is an original SS LS5 454 Convertible, and that the original engine is lurking… more»

French Connection: 1973 Citroen Ami 8 Break

French cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the vehicle world, there’s no question about it. Some people – a few million of them – swear by them and would own nothing else. Here in the U.S., we never really… more»

Basic Needs: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

This 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus is a rust-free survivor that is looking for a new home. It needs some cosmetic work and basic mechanical maintenance, and it would then be a pretty nice car to own and drive…. more»

One Owner Wagon: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice

It is a sad reality that the days of the family station wagon are now gone, with SUVs now absorbing that segment of the new car market that was previously occupied by cars like this Chevrolet Caprice Wagon. These… more»

Rare Survivor: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS

The seller is correct in referring to this 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS as a hen’s tooth, as in being about as rare and/or extinct as choppers on a chicken. This red rocket can be found here on craigslist in… more»

Highly Optioned: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The original owner of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE took a bit of time looking over the options list when ordering this car, and the result is a vehicle that has a nice combination of options and equipment. The… more»

21K Mile Time Capsule: 1986 Toyota MR2

Despite being produced in fairly generous numbers, the first-generation Toyota MR2 doesn’t appear in time-warp condition as often as we might like. To make matters more complicated, a shocking number of them were equipped with automatic transmissions – why,… more»

58k Miles: 1984 Ford LTD Wagon

These were confusing times at Ford with changing platforms and rebadging old names on new designs, but I guess that’s the name of the game in the car business. This 1984 Ford LTD wagon can be found here on… more»

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