Survivor Cars

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

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Rebuilt Big Block: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The owner of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible openly acknowledges that it isn’t perfect and that it is really a project car. However, it does come with a freshly rebuilt drive-train, so maybe this would give the next owner… more»

Potent Pickup: 1990 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS Pickup

At the end of the day, it was really a tried-and-true system that American manufacturers had been using successfully for years, and if it applied to passenger cars, why couldn’t it also be applied to pickups. Take a (relatively)… more»

Spotless German Classic: 1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 Targa

With presentation that is both close to perfect, and that belies its 49-year age, this 1970 Porsche 911 S Targa represents one of the great classic sports cars. Everywhere that you look on this car you find nothing but… more»

88k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo

This 1987 Buick Regal T-Type is a fairly tough looking car, and according to the owner, it runs and drives quite nicely. It appears to be a solid and clean car and retains the tough and menacing looks that… more»

Safety First: 1926 Stutz Model AA

The Model AA is often known as the “Safety Stutz” and the very first American production car to be built with safety in mind. This example has spent much, if not all, of its life in California, starting up… more»

READER AD: 1992 Cadillac Brougham With 29k Miles

Having spent much of its life parked in the original owner’s climate-controlled garage, this Cadillac is in beautiful condition inside and out. Having covered just 29k miles, it runs and drives great, so be sure to take a closer… more»

Green on Green: Low-Mile 1981 Chrysler Imperial

There’s an online community of enthusiasts known as Malaise Motors, which is a celebration of sorts for vehicles manufactured from 1972 to 1992. Though their website describes the era as a time where insurance, safety, and emissions agencies “managed… more»

Survivor 1987 Honda Civic Si With Just 15,475 miles!

Though it doesn’t have the performance pedigree of its successor, I enjoy the styling of the third-generation Honda Civic compact car quite a bit. This generation also introduced what is now a household name among those who enjoy performance… more»

READER AD: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe

If you are into unique and odd vehicles, look no further than Reader Robert D’s Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe! This neo-classic luxury cruiser was the brainchild of Paul Zimmer as an attempt to recapture the grandeur and style of… more»

Classic Vintage Toy: 1950 Murray Flat-Front Pedal Car

As soon as I saw this vintage pedal car come across the desks here at Barn Finds, I just knew that I had to write about it. The reason why was because when I was a lad, I actually… more»

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie with 1,653 original miles!

There is always something to be said for owning the best example of a particular classic car, and this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible “Fuelie” is potentially one of those cars. Amazingly, this 54-year-old classic has a mere 1,653 genuine… more»

Original and Rust-Free: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Whether you are looking for a Pontiac GTO as a restoration project, or you just want one that you can drive and enjoy as it is, this 1964 GTO would seem to tick a lot of boxes for the… more»

44k Genuine Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS has been in the same family since new. It was bought as a special-order gift for the family’s mother, and after 51-years of ownership, it is now destined to head to a new family…. more»

Hot Wheels Inspiration: Amphicar 770 Custom

The owner of this customized Amphicar 770 claims that it is a vehicle that may have served as the inspiration for a Hot Wheels diecast model that appeared on toy shop shelves a few years ago. Whether this is… more»

Performance Pickup: 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

The 1st generation of the F-150 SVT Lightning appeared in Ford showrooms in 1993, and in Ford’s own marketing words, they said that “For all intents, the F-150 Lightning is a Mustang GT with a cargo bed.” SVT managed… more»

668 Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

Update 8/5/19 – The high bidder backed out so this sweet SVT is back on eBay. How high will it go? From 7/31/19 – This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra may very well be one of the lowest mileage cars… more»