Survivor Cars

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

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4+3 Speed Time Capsule: 1988 Chevy Corvette

This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has been passed between three friends as ownership changed hands, ensuring that your current seller is well-versed in the car’s history. This Corvette features the novel Doug Nash-4+3 manual transmission and claimed low mileage of… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

In Alan Jackson’s hit country song”Mercury Blues”, he sings”Crazy ’bout a Mercury” and if he had some cash, “I go downtown and buy a Mercury or two”. I’d bet Mercury exec’s back in the day wished this song was… more»

10k-Mile Survivor! 1979 Corvette L-82

C3 Corvettes, specifically the 1973-1982, represent a relative bargain in the classic-car market today. Yours truly owned a ’76 and later a ’79 a few years back. Our own Jesse Mortensen put his ’79 up for sale almost exactly… more»

Brush Truck Survivor: 1962 Willys Jeep CJ5

This 1962 Jeep CJ5 is a former National Forest Service brush truck, but really, given it retains all of its firefighting regalia, there’s nothing all that “former” about it. The Jeep looks quite fun with its working bubble siren… more»

Rare 4-Speed! 1973 Pontiac GTO

In 1973, just 4,806 GTOs were produced but only 1,113 of them were equipped with four-speed transmissions. This car is for sale here on Cars-On-line for $13,999 and is located in New Jersey. And it just happens to be… more»

Hot Hatch Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT Mk2

Up for sale is an amazing, high mile, hot hatch survivor from the ’80s. Even with the miles, this 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT Mk2 is in great shape and can keep on racking up the miles. This beautiful car… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1971 Lawil S3 Survivor

UPDATE – Danny let us know that his Lawil has sold to a Barn Finds Reader! Reader Danny D was recently spotted a classic vehicle that he just had to have, the only problem was that the seller required… more»

Time Warp 50th Anniversary: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

This 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo is a rare 50th Anniversary Edition with just 26,000 original miles. I’ve seen this car making the rounds on the likes of Facebook Marketplace, where the commentary has generally been dismissive of the $19,500… more»

No Rust And Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Nash 600

Made for nine model years, the Nash 600 was reportedly the first unit-body car that was mass-produced in the US when it debuted in 1941. This 1947 Nash 600 looks like a great project car to drive as you… more»

Would You Drive It? 1985 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham Diesel

We here at Barn Finds appreciate the out-of-the-ordinary classics – vehicles that were once commonplace but now occupy a small niche of the broad vintage-vehicle spectrum. This car is one of those machines, and it just so happens that… more»

One Owner Estate: 1990 Ford LTD Country Squire

This 1990 Ford LTD Country Squire is the high-zoot wagon of choice, with the full complement of wood paneling and leather. Not only that, this one also features the heavy-duty trailering package, which added the “K”-code 3.55 rear axle… more»

No Metal Work: 1967 VW Single Cab

It’s not surprising to see strong bidding for this 1967 Volkswagen Single Cab pickup, as the seller claims that aside from one repaint, this utility wagon features all original sheetmetal and floors with no metal work ever performed. Among… more»

One Owner 4-Speed: 1969 Mercedes 280SL

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL roadster is described as a highly-original car that remained in the care of one owner 50 years. It’s also equipped with the desirable and rare 4-speed manual (though not as valuable as the extremely limited… more»

Nicely Restored: 1974 BMW R75/6

There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that you get when you throw your leg over a motorcycle and hit the open road. To do this is one of the most enjoyable and involving motoring experiences that… more»

Serious Big Block: 1959 Hall-Scott 6156-FE Engine

We’ve all seen plenty of big-block engines during our life, but this Hall-Scott could be one of the biggest that you are ever likely to see. This beauty has a capacity of 935ci, which is pretty impressive. If you… more»

Hurst Hatch Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula Hurst Hatch T-Top time capsule has been stored in a climate-controlled space and driven very rarely. It has currently reached $8,333 with 14 bids, and the reserve has not yet been met. A VIN… more»