Survivor Cars

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

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Garaged Since The ’80s: 1965 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

This one-owner 1965 Oldsmobile 98 convertible has been sitting in a garage since the 1980s, according to the seller who has it listed here on eBay. It’s located in Chatham, New York and the current bid is just over… more»

3,959 Genuine Miles! 1987 Buick Grand National

The original owner of this 1987 Buick Grand National kept it in climate controlled storage for its entire life, and following his recent passing, the current owner purchased the car from his estate. The original owner didn’t go out… more»

1-of-549: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

By 1970, the Oldsmobile 442 was at the peak of its power, and this has made the 1970 model a car that is much sought after. This 1970 model has the added advantage of being 1-of-549 cars that rolled… more»

Clean Caddy: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup

I keep coming back to potentially needing a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen in my life. Really, I need to own something powered by the DOHC 16V engine that lived under the hood of Sciroccos and GTIs, but the diesel-powered… more»

Free Wheeling! 1977 Ford F-100 XLT

I’m a big fan of vehicles with graphics packages and this rust-free, original 1977 Ford F-100 Free Wheeling pickup brings me right back to the ’70s. This rare truck is listed here on eBay in Lewiston, New York. The… more»

Only 35K Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

The mid-size personal luxury car was the shining star of the late seventies, but there were still mid-size mainstream cars. However, they did not sell as well in the 2 door style. For a few hundred more dollars, the… more»

Sell or Swap: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner looks like it is a nice, clean car that could be driven and enjoyed as it is. It might not be perfect, but it is certainly in very nice condition. It is located in… more»

Super Clean Survivor? 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

The owner of this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad describes it as a super clean survivor. That is a pretty fair description of what is a very attractive vehicle. As it stands right now, it is certainly a car that would… more»

62k Mile Survivor: 1985 Ford F-150

It’s hard to believe that 1985 was 34 years ago already, and I don’t mean the famous and eerily-accurate George Orwell novel which was actually published in 1949. This 1985 Ford F-150 looks fantastic for being 34 years old… more»

Wild Wrap: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Things aren’t always all that they seem, and that is a fair thing to say about this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. That faded and weathered exterior isn’t the result of age or neglect, as this is a car that… more»

Woodie Fishbowl: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this one here on eBay with more photos! That was very wise but is it enough to convince someone to fork over the asking price?

EXCLUSIVE: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

We’ve seen some interesting barn find convertibles lately, which is perfect given the time of year it is. Unlike many of those other finds, this one doesn’t need anything to be enjoyed. With just 30k miles on the clock,… more»

Rare R-Code 427: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, Ford was riding the crest of a wave. The Mustang was a runaway success, the Falcon was a sales winner in the compact market, and the company also offered some pretty impressive performance cars as well…. more»

Massive VW Stash: The Volkyland Collection

A huge collection of air-cooled Volkswagens has gone up for sale in Puerto Rico, representing one individual’s fascination with virtually every kind of vintage VW ever made. The seller has partnered with a U.S.-based expert on antique Volkswagens to… more»

Original and Unmolested: 1970 Ford Torino GT

UPDATE – After being relisted a few times, this Torino is back up on eBay. Will sell this time around? FROM 3/21/19 – While it will a full restoration, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is said to be an… more»

1978 Ford Pinto Squire Woody Wagon!

The Pinto has, for various reason, been put on many peoples’ “bad” list, but the early ones were more of a problem than the later ones. This 1978 Pinto Squire is for sale here on craigslist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,… more»

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