Survivor Cars

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

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Black Plate Bargain? 1965 Ford Mustang V8 Coupe

It looks like someone has started the restoration process on this ’65 Mustang at some point, and it has stalled for whatever reason. If the photos are any indication of the overall condition of the car, this might actually… more»

Low-Mile 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4

It is one of the great automotive questions that will never be answered. As a company, AMC was able to produce a number of interesting and innovative vehicles with a minuscule budget and a lot of creative thinking. It… more»

Completely Original: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

One of the most difficult aspects of writing for Barn Finds is that you see cars come across the desks that you look at, and you just want to buy them. For me, that’s the case with this 1964… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1992 GMC Safari Van Touring Edition

What Makes It Special? I purchased this Safari when my 2nd daughter was born. I still have my 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy (which is also perfect and has not been driven in over 20 years) that I purchased when… more»

1 of 550: 1940 Buick Century Convertible

Update 6/26/19 – After almost a year, this one has been relisted here on eBay. Will it sell this time around though? From 9/8/18 – This convertible “Banker’s Hot Rod” is reported by the seller to be just 1… more»

Minor Sorting Required: 1972 Opel GT

The listing now says sold, but this 1972 Opel GT is too sweet not to share. Oftentimes, when a GT does come up for sale, it’s a fairly wretched basketcase that someone is asking too much money for. In… more»

35th Anniversary Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

I realize the all-white look sort of died out in the 80s, but I still dig the matching color scheme all these years later. The 35th Anniversary Corvette belted out its color-coordinated personality with white paint, white wheels, and… more»

Classy Kit Car: 1980 Blakely Bernardi

Like so many men (and women) before him, Dick Blakely had a dream. His dream was to see his name emblazoned upon the flanks of a car of his making. That he was able to achieve this put him… more»

Solid French Classic: 1955 Citroen Traction Avant

The success of the Citroen Traction Avant can be measured on two separate levels. The first is that the car managed to remain in production, although undergoing frequent upgrades along the way, for a total of 23-years. The second… more»

Low Mileage And Rare: 1974.5 Jensen Interceptor

If it is not already popular, it is certainly on its way. This recently painted Vintage White, 1974 Jensen Interceptor is a 2 owner, 34,553 original mile, Encino, California native car that currently has a $20,000 bid price. A… more»

Beaut Ute: 1955 FJ Holden Ute

I guess that every country produces cars that they would consider to be iconic, and one of the great icons of Australian motoring is the FJ Holden. How iconic is it? Well, there used to be a successful Australian… more»

Strange Survivor: 1996 Chevrolet Beretta

When people refer to cars that have seemingly disappeared from American roadways, the Chevy Beretta should be included on that list. This is a car I once saw every day that now it seems I see only once every… more»

Spare Frame Included: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396

This Chevrolet Caprice Hardtop is now 53-years-old, and it has spent its entire life in the hands of one family. The time has come for the car to move on, and I have to thank Barn Finder Pat L… more»

9k Genuine Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

There is a lot to be said for owning the nicest, the best, the most original, or the lowest mileage example of any car. The question is always whether the owner would be game to drive such a car,… more»

Black Plate Bargain: 1965 Mustang GT Fastback

As we all know, certain interior and exterior color combinations can make or break the look of a car.  Of all the possible combinations, black on black is the most sought after choice.  Not because it is easy to… more»

Original Survivor: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker

For the 1960 model year, the Chrysler New Yorker trod a very different path to its predecessors. Not only was the car now of unibody construction rather than the popular body-on-frame, but the exterior trim demonstrated a new-found maturity,… more»