Survivor Cars

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

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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»

Muscular Le Car: 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo

Having gotten my first Renault just two short years ago, I have evolved into being a big fan of them, especially cars from this era. This 1990 Renault R5 GT Turbo can be found here on craigslist in beautiful… more»

31,000 Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet C-10

The seller of this 1985 Chevrolet C10 pickup is correct that the short bed models are always in style, and recent interest in clean, survivor-grade examples has been picking up. This is a well-optioned truck that remains in excellent… more»

His and Hers: Low Mileage ’84 Corvette Pair

While I’m sure some people find the idea of their spouse sharing their hobbies, I’m not one of those individuals. I like a little space when it comes to the personal side of things, and one of the reasons… more»

2,698 Genuine Miles: 1979 Camaro RS

Imagine that you’ve bought yourself a nice, shiny, new car. Then, over the next 40 years, you only average driving it around 68 miles per year. Hard to imagine? Well, that appears to be the case with this 1979… more»

Rare Notchback: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

The notchback Pontiac Trans Am GTA is a true rarity among 1980s muscle cars, combining a custom rear hatch section with the traditional Firebird looks. You’d be forgiven if you didn’t notice the subtle tweak out the back, which… more»

Parked in 1992: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop

Decisions, decisions. That will be what faces the next potential owner of this 1967 Pontiac LeMans. As bidding creeps towards the BIN price, will someone be willing to hit the button early? To do so will not only see… more»

41k Miles! 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster

We have seen a few special editions from Dodge and Plymouth and this 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster may be one of the nicer examples, even if it isn’t the most graphics-heavy one. It can be found here on eBay… more»

Shabby but Solid: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe

I think that it would probably be fair to say that outside the USA, the Oldsmobile 442 has been one of those performance cars that has flown under the radars of many people. I mean, any car that rolled… more»

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