Survivor Cars

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

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19k Genuine Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

In the time that I’ve been writing for Barn Finds, I’ve seen a few cars that have caused a stir when they’ve been listed for sale. This 1987 Buick Grand National looks like it holds a pretty handy lead… more»

Original Paint’ina: 1973 Ford F-100 Ranger

Original and rust-free – or in the words of the seller of this 1973 Ford F-100 Ranger, rot free – is what a lot of people are looking for when it comes to old vehicles and especially old pickups…. more»

World’s Nicest Bronco? 1996 Ford Bronco XLT

It’s not unusual for vehicles from the 1990s to be starting to show their age as time and mileage begin to take their toll. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, and this 1996 Ford Bronco XLT is… more»

Trophy Potential: 1987 Dodge Charger

I’m ashamed to admit this, but original stickers and graphics kits really do make an otherwise mundane car way more appealing to me (just take a look at my junkyard find Isuzu Trooper project, acquired in large part because… more»

34,335 Miles: 1996 Chevy Corvette

I keep telling myself now is the time to buy a Corvette of this vintage, as they’ve been far too cheap for too many years. Offering respectable performance in an attractive wrapper, the later C4 cars were dramatic improvements… more»

1-Of-133: 1964 Corvette Convertible L76 327

If you’re a C2 Corvette fan, you need to check this one out! It’s an unrestored 1964 convertible with 365 horsepower engine, air conditioning, and two-tone interior, and it’s available for sale right now here on craigslist in Mount… more»

38k Documented Miles: 1961 Ford F100 Pickup

What a neat truck: just 38,000 original miles with the kind of wear and tear that only comes with years of gentle use. The truck comes from Montana, which has clearly helped to keep the body in excellent condition… more»

Gold Keys Included: 1993 Cadillac Allante

In my younger days, any hard cover book touting the exotic cars of the late 80s and early 90s would always include an Allante. Even if book publishers knew the Cadillac flagship was far from an exotic, it was… more»

Junkyard Find: Low-Mile 1982 Honda Civic Hatchback

This generation of Honda Civic may have littered junkyards all across America two decades ago, but they are a rare sight today. Especially, clean low-mileage ones like this! It’s a shame that this car ended up here because once… more»

Believe In This! 36k-Mile 1972 Buick Skylark

Paul Burke was the voice-over actor for Buick commercials in the early ’70s, and the slogan was “Something To Believe In” Well, from the looks of this very-well-kept survivor, for sale here on eBay out of Hartsville, South Carolina,… more»

1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra W/ 4-Speed

There is usually a healthy debate on the merits of the Mustang II whenever one is shown here at Barn Finds. I’m in the camp that there probably wouldn’t be a Mustang today without them and there are others… more»

Well-Optioned Plum! 19k Mile 1973 AMC Ambassador

UPDATE – We featured this one almost exactly one year ago, but it has popped up again here on eBay. The new seller is asking quite a bit more, but the fact that it’s fitted with a 360 V8,… more»

Swinging Survivor: 1970 Dodge Dart 340

UPDATE – We featured this one back in November and it has been relisted multiple times with a $34k asking price. This time it’s listed here on eBay without a reserve so maybe the seller will actually let it… more»

98k-Mile Survivor! 1985 Pontiac 6000

These cars, what few are left anyway, hold a special place in my memories. I had a beige one, which saw me through high school and my first few years in the United States military. This one, though, is… more»

Movie Star: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

When the final cars rolled off the production line in 1985, it looked like the world had said goodbye to the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible for good. However, there were people with other ideas, and a few of them made… more»

Rare Convertible: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible

Variety is the spice of life, and while we see our share of Camaros here at Barn Finds, seeing a 1981 Z28 Convertible is a bit of a new experience. Barn Finder Cheato spotted this one for us, so… more»

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