Survivor Cars

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

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Clean And Original: 1964 Ford Ranchero

This 1964 Ford Ranchero is an original survivor that has a mere 76,000 mile showing on the odometer. It is clean and solid and would need very little to make it really sparkle. If it is a car that… more»

122 Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

What would you pay to go back to 1979 and walk into a Pontiac dealership to order this Solar Gold Firebird? This pristine Firebird has covered just 122 miles and is like a brand new car! It is currently… more»

Unrestored 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS396!

There is no denying the collectability of a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS, especially one equipped with a big block engine like this one found for sale in Kennewick, Washington and for sale here on Classic Cars for $14,000 OBO…. more»

Rare British Export: 1988 TVR 350i

The UK has long been the home of a number of car manufacturers that have been affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” These are small vehicle manufacturers, the vast majority of which have produced hand-built sports cars. One… more»

Low Mileage And Original: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

As time goes on, your chances of finding a largely original car become slimmer by the day.  Why is this important?  The clues left behind on an original car, such as finishes, casting numbers, date stamps, etc…, tell the… more»

1985 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe With 979 Miles!

Finding a classic car that is a low-mileage example is never a bad thing, but if you fancy the idea of owning a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado that is essentially brand new, then this is a car that is seriously… more»

Stored for 25 Years: 1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback

This 1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback might not be perfect, but it has recently emerged from 25-years in storage and looks ripe for restoration. Barn Finder Ted B referred this Lime Gold Metallic classic to us, so thank you… more»

Easy Restoration: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

As a basis for a restoration project, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 has quite a bit going for it. After sitting in a barn for an extended period, it has been returned to running order, and its rust issues… more»

Dual Overhead Cam: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The mid-’70s were known as the Malaise era for performance cars but Chevrolet tried something different in 1975 by offering a dual overhead cam powered Vega. This 10k mile Cosworth Vega in Salt Lake City, Utah has been bid… more»

First Year V8: 1951 Studebaker Bullet Nose

This 1951 Studebaker Land Cruiser, located in Heiskell, Tennessee, is a real find; it is a first-year V8 engine version, appears to be very solid and is for sale here on eBay for a starting bid of only $700!… more»

75k Original Miles: 1983 AMC Eagle

This 1983 AMC Eagle is a wonderfully clean and tidy vehicle with a mere 75,000 miles showing on the odometer. It is nicely equipped and appears to be a car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It… more»

Fresh V8: 1973 Ford Bronco

When a classic car comes onto the market and you find that 178 people are watching the listing, then you can be pretty sure that you are dealing with a fairly popular vehicle. That is the case with this… more»

Bucket Seat Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird

This 1979 Ford Thunderbird is a nicely preserved driver-quality example, with a clean interior featuring the less-often-seen option of front bucket seats. A Thunderbird of practically any vintage is associated with bench seats and column shifters, but this one… more»

Is It Original? 1941 Packard 120 Sedan

Here at Barn Finds we sometimes run across sellers who, often unwittingly, pass off cars with older restorations as original condition cars.  Automobile restoration was a popular hobby from the sixties through the eighties, and many of these cars… more»

Low-Mile Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup

This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup is likely one of the nicest ones left, and it’s been in the same family ownership since new. The seller’s father took the Rabbit off the road in 1991 and put it up on… more»

Patina Pony: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

While it has spent the majority of the past few years hiding away in a shed, the previous owner of this 1969 Mustang Fastback would take it out for an occasional drive just to keep it in good mechanical… more»

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