Survivor Cars

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

Get email alerts of similar finds:

“Competition Prep” SVO: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

By 1980 the muscle car era seemed to be nothing more than a distant memory. Ever-tightening safety and emissions regulations had transformed many of the cars that remained from hairy-chested beasts, into vehicles that were considerably softer and slower…. more»

Diesel Datsun: 1981 Datsun King Cab Pickup

Introduced in 1980 to replace the Datsun 620, the 720 brought styling that was crisper in an era when vehicles were developing squarer body styles. The 720 was available in standard and King Cab variants when our feature vehicle… more»

Lowest Mileage FJ80? 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

A few months ago, I thought I’d grab an early 90s Toyota Land Cruiser on the cheap to use as a daily driver that could still perform family duties. Consider me shocked to see FJ80 Land Cruisers regularly trading… more»

1 of 123? 1994 Jaguar XJ12

While these early 90s Jaguar sedans never really caught my eye, the seller of this Canadian-market car claims it’s one of 123 made that year with the big V12 motor. Truth be told, Jaguar rolled out the V12 mill… more»

1 Of 45: 1972 Checker Marathon 50th Anniversary

Nearly every automobile enthusiast recognizes the shape of a Checker Marathon. They’re usually yellow with a checkerboard stripe down the side, but this one could likely be the rarest among the rare. It’s a 1972 model, one of only… more»

6k Mile Beauty: 1990 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance

This 1990 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance has to be the nicest example I’ve ever personally seen for sale since they were new, and it’s listed here on eBay out of Sarasota, Florida. Even if you’re not a fan of them,… more»

No Frills SUV: 1992 Chevy Blazer Survivor

Talk about a vehicle you never see in nice condition like this: a 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, one of the most recognized modern SUVs, that appears to have lived a supremely gentle existence despite the truck’s reputation for being good… more»

Classic Convertible: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider

Summer is coming people. That means warm weather, sunshine, and ample opportunities for hitting the road in your classic car. What better car to hit the road in than a classic Italian convertible? This Fiat 124 Spider shows a… more»

Calendar Girl: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

It’s not that unusual for a person to buy a classic car and decide to sell it at some point down the track. What is more unusual is to find a person who decides to repeat the process with… more»

Affordable Luxury: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

If you’ve always wanted your own slice of affordable luxury motoring, then maybe this 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS is a car that is worth a second look. It’s a car that offers reasonable levels of comfort, luxury, and… more»

50k Mile Micro-Mini RV: 1985 Toyota Sunrader

Those of you who are lucky enough to live in a more temperate climate than a few million of us igloo dwellers live in, you’re lucky in that you can use a vehicle like this 1985 Toyota Sunrader throughout… more»

One-Owner Oval: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Owned by a woman named Pearl, this Volkswagen Beetle lived a very simple life with trips out on the weekends. Having accumulated only 70,000 miles in its lifetime, this Beetle is still in healthy running condition. It can be… more»

Worth Six Figures? 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

Admittedly, I grew up watching The Fast and the Furious and playing video games like Tokyo Xtreme Racer, so I have an appreciation for ’90s sports cars and the tuning culture. While I prefer ’60s and ’70s classics, I… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1994 Toyota Celica GT

Here’s a car you don’t see in this sort of condition often: a 1994 Toyota Celica GT, with only 63,475 miles and looking every part of a survivor. This isn’t even the top-shelf spec, making it all the more… more»

Stored for 44 Years: 1940 Buick Roadmaster

After spending the last 44-years in climate controlled storage, this 1940 Buick Roadmaster is one vehicle in a 300 car collection that is being sold. This old classic is a beautiful car, and given the fact that it is… more»

Charity Lot Find: 42k Mile 1995 Olds Cutlass Convertible

Summer is coming folks, so if you just don’t have the time to get a convertible project up and running soon, maybe this 1995 Cutlass Supreme Convertible is just the thing for you. It is being sold in a… more»

Barn Finds