Survivor Cars

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

Nice Price! $5,000 1986 Subaru BRAT

Subaru’s legendary BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) has quite a following and these early Subaru 4x4s do, in general. This beautiful looking 1986 Subaru BRAT can be found here on craigslist in Thornton, Colorado with an asking price of… more»

BF AUCTION: 1964 Triumph TR4 Ending Soon!

UPDATE – Bryan emailed us that a local individual has just purchased his TR4 for $20,000 CD, so we are ending the auction. Our apologies to those individuals who were bidding on this Triumph. UPDATE 5/29/2019 – Time is… more»

12k Original Miles: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta

I was having a look back over the De Tomaso cars that we’ve featured here on Barn Finds over the years, and I was initially quite surprised to learn that we’ve only featured 5 stories on the Mangusta since… more»

27,536 Original Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile 88

When it comes to cars owned by little old ladies, the Oldsmobile 88 is perhaps in the hall of fame of vehicles favored by older drivers. This one is a Georgia survivor, with under 30,000 original miles and just… more»

One Owner: 1988 Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren

With a production schedule of 4-years, and a total of around 1,800 cars built, the ASC/McLaren Mustang is a relatively rare car that has developed a bit of a following. This particular car is a one owner vehicle, and… more»

43k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Chevette CS

While there are plenty of beautiful and unique rides that are featured here on this website, it’s sometimes fun to change gears a bit. With that being said, there’s no doubt that fans of muscle cars and other collectible… more»

Little Work Needed: 1954 MG TF Midget

Launched in October of 1953, the MG TF was essentially a face-lifted version of the previous MG TD, but during its 18-month life cycle, it did receive some welcome performance upgrades. This 1954 model appears to be a nice… more»

Classic Daily Driver: 1981 AMC Eagle

There’s a bubbling appreciation for the 1981 AMC Eagle, as enthusiasts realize just how far ahead of their time these early SUVs were and the impressive utility they offer in a cheap-to-run package. This example is quite clean with… more»

Ready To Enjoy: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

This 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible has been owned by the same person for the past 33-years and has always lived in a garage. As a result, it remains in extremely nice condition and would be the perfect way to… more»

60k Genuine Miles: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

This 1972 Mustang Convertible has been owned by the same person since 1975. It has spent 25-years in dry storage, and has been rolled out, revived, and is now ready to head to a new home. It is located… more»

Classic Beauty: 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Restraint and good taste are two character traits that normally go hand in hand. The original owner of this 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom certainly seemed to have plenty of good taste, but he may have been lacking a bit in… more»

1-of-1: 1969 Mercury Spoiler Dan Gurney Special

In 1969, Mercury built two versions of the Spoiler. Both were to recognize famous racers, and both were built in limited numbers. The Cale Yarborough Spoiler was built in higher numbers, with 617 cars being produced. The other version,… more»

Competition Challenger: 1970 Dodge Challenger Drag Car

For some classic collectors, that real moment of truth can come along and force them to make some pretty tough decisions. These are the sorts of decisions that the next owner of this 1970 Dodge Challenger will face. The… more»

George Washington’s Axe: 1930 Ford Roadster

Have you ever seen George Washington’s famous cherry tree murdering axe in a museum?  Neither have I, but there is a running historian joke about the axe handle having been replaced five times and the head twice.  If you… more»

3-Years Only: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley

Every now and then a classic car will come across our desks here at Barn Finds that will have so many cool features that it is hard to know where to start with them. This 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun… more»

19,285 Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Firebird

Is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird a hard car to find? Not really. But tracking one down with under 20,000 original miles doesn’t happen every day. This car is such a vehicle, with just 19,285 original miles, featuring the 5.7L… more»

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