Survivor Cars

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

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German Junkyard Rescue: 1952 VW Beetle

I’m sure many of us think longingly about being able to visit a junkyard from the heyday of when our preferred era of vehicles were reaching their useful end. For one VW enthusiast stationed in Germany in the 1970s,… more»

One-Owner! 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho

I have had my 1978 Yamaha XS750E since around 1981. Other than that, I can’t think of a vehicle that I have owned for as long as the single owner has had this 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho. There’s something… more»

29K Miles: 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue

It’s hard to classify a car like this 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue. It’s modern but it has a classic name. It’s in almost perfect condition but does that really matter if the car doesn’t live up to… more»

Honest Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The owner of this 1970 Chevelle Malibu is the sort of person that I like and have respect for. The car looks great in the photos, but it does have a few flaws. Not only does the owner tell… more»

1995 Buick Roadmaster With Just 8,000 Miles!

In the automotive world, there will always be opportunists who seek out vehicles as investments. However, it’s somewhat strange seeing these folks gravitate towards vehicles from the 1980s and 1990s that were frequently overlooked until recent times. Barn Finds… more»

Stored For 35 Years: 1968 Dodge Charger

In 1984, the owner of this Dodge Charger drove the car into a garage, and that is where it remained until May of this year. It has emerged into the light of day, blinked its eyes, and is ready… more»

15k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Deluxe

It isn’t unknown for some pretty rare and unusual cars to pop up at deceased estate sales, and while this 1973 Chevelle is neither rare or unusual, it is a car that is worth more than a passing glance…. more»

One Year Only: 1967 Chevrolet SS427

There are 13 people out there who love this 1967 Chevrolet SS427 enough that they have made the commitment to bid on the car. Since the listing opened at $2,500, it has pushed on to $31,300, and the reserve… more»

To Be or Not to Be: 1987 Nissan Be-1

From Nissan’s family of Pike Factory cars comes this rare 1987 Nissan Be-1, one of the very few in the U.S. This unusual right-hand-drive ride can be found here on craigslist in Walton, New York. The seller is asking… more»

Racing Heritage: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti Corsa

While its actual Italian racing background is not clear, this 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti appears to have the makings of a great track day or historic racer. Barn Finder Roger referred the great little Alfa to us, so… more»

27k Miles! 1983 Dodge B-Series Ram Van

In recent years, we’ve seen custom vans begin to make a comeback. While not nearly as popular as they once were, vans like this 1983 Dodge Ram, which is for sale here on craigslist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $4,200,… more»

Canadian Racing History: 1964 Corvette Fuel Injected Engine

This 1964 Corvette 327ci V8 engine is part of one of the great “David Vs Goliath” stories that we hear occasionally from the world of motor-sport. The engine itself never saw racing duty, but the story is a good… more»

Vintage Van: 1966 Dodge A100

When someone says “classic van”, we usually think of the shag-carpeted ’70s bricks with wild paint and glistening chrome, not economy-boxes like this.  In this case, it’s a 1966 Dodge A100 that’s for sale here on craigslist in Lewisberry,… more»

51,850 Miles: Clean 1985 Toyota Pickup

While Marty McFly’s blacked-out Toyota pickup may get all the glory, this 1985 model with just over 51,000 original miles deserves a look, too. Although it’s been repainted, the rest of the truck is still indicative of the condition… more»

Ready To Enjoy: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

While it may be finished in yellow, this 1968 Camaro Convertible isn’t finished in the correct Butternut Yellow shade. That isn’t something that is earth-shattering on a car that is as solid as this one appears to be. Barn… more»

Ready to Fight: 1974 Ford Fire Truck

When I was a young boy, I had a pedal car that was a fire engine. It had a little ladder, a little hose, a bell, and the whole works. I have never really grown up, and fire-fighting appliances… more»

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