Survivor Cars

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

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When Miles Don’t Matter: 1965 Mustang Coupe

The phrase “low miles” is like red meat to a car collector.  The term conjures up visions of perfect cars with little wear because they were only driven to church and the market on Sunday.  This time I think… more»

The Nicest One Left? 1978 Renault 17 Gordini

One of the Renault models that we had in the U.S. was the 17, along with the LeCar. For years those were the only two Renaults sold here. Looking back on it now, I can’t believe that even those… more»

Just Needs Finishing: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2+2

The current owner of this 1966 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2 bought the car off the original owner. It had already been placed into primer when he bought it, and he has now decided to move the car on to… more»

Completely Original: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While 1967 had been a toe-in-the-water exercise for Chevrolet with the Z28 with only 602 cars rolling off the production line, 1968 saw the Z28 really start to hit its stride. With 7,199 cars being built, people had realized… more»

Parked in the 1980s: 1963½ Mercury Marauder

This 1963½ Mercury Marauder can rightly be referred to as an original survivor. This is a car that not only still wears its original paint and interior trim, but what lurks under the hood is also original. After being… more»

Daily Driver: 1992 Dodge Ramcharger LE Survivor

On a recent junkyard visit, I saw an old Ramcharger going into the yard – its final resting place. The fenders were rotted out, the tires were clearly cheap mudders, and the interior was in shambles. Sadly, I see… more»

From Russia With Love: 1954 Moskvitch 400

It is amazing to consider that a nation like the Soviet Union could beat the rest of the World into space, but the mass production of the motor vehicle caused the country no end of confusion. The Moskvitch 400… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Finding a nice 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air for sale is a rather pleasant experience, but with the weather warming up, finding a nice Bel Air Convertible would have to be even better. This particular one isn’t just nice, but… more»

28,000 Mile Survivor: 1990 Ford Ranger

Unlike econobox cars, there is something inherently charming about cheap pickup trucks. I have no personal hatred against a stripped down ’82 VW Rabbit, but it’s slow, small, and not that much fun to drive. Old base-model pickup trucks… more»

29k Genuine Miles: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst

If you delve into the history of most vehicle manufacturers, you will find at least one hidden treasure. For Chrysler, one of these cars is the 1970 300 Hurst, which received so little fanfare and promotion when it was… more»

Lotus Tuned: 1988 Isuzu Impulse

For years, I wanted an Isuzu Impulse. I was certain one would be in my garage. The clamshell hood, the loose affiliation with the classic VW Scirocco, handling by Lotus, available turbo power – yes, it had quite a… more»

READER AD: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Survivor

What Makes It Special? This is a bone-stock, nearly perfect example of a 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau. Numbers matching 429 ThunderJet and transmission that operate flawlessly. One of only 4,238 produced this last year of suicide-door T-Birds. Nearly as-new… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Survivor

What Makes It Special? This car has been well maintained and serviced car. It was a one owner when I got it and still has original paint. Everything is in great working condition, even the AC is cold. It… more»

4-Speed With AC: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

I’m starting my day off this morning with a great find courtesy of the hard-working Barn Finds staff — this 1966 Corvette convertible that checks a lot of boxes for me. It’s listed for sale here on eBay.  There’s… more»

Highly Optioned: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

It seems that the original owner of this 1968 Firebird Convertible had a great time with a pen and the options list because it is equipped with a nice list of optional extras. It is also a wonderfully solid… more»

Herd Of Minis In New Mexico!

If you’re a fan of the original Mini, you absolutely need to check this out! Listed here on craigslist, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, are numerous Minis for sale, and thanks go to our reader Ed. Read on to… more»

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