Survivor Cars

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

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Preserved High Miler: 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28

While we generally associate low mileage with preserved specimens, this 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 bucks that trend by showing a healthy 129,350 miles on the odometer and still presenting incredibly well. While there’s a chance it was repainted, the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T

Whenever we hear a seller state that their car in nearly flawless, we tend to be extra critical, but after looking Martin K’s Daytona IROC R/T over closely we think he’s actually spot on. This has to be the… more»

Gift Wrapped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 holds a hidden secret. Well, it actually isn’t that hidden. It’s sitting there in plain sight. Some of you will have guessed what it is, while some of you won’t. It is a clean… more»

Rare Mod Top: 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger

While this 1969 Dodge Dart is already notable for being a nicely preserved/restored example with the desirable Swinger package, it’s made significantly rarer by being one of a very few “Mod Top” cars ever made. The seller claims its… more»

Bargain Buy: 1986 Buick Grand National WE2

The owner of this 1986 Grand National is a man of few words. Actually, he is a man of no words. Apart from the photos and the “Item Specific” table in the advertisement, he gives away nothing. Still, he… more»

Elite Company: 1974 Stutz Blackhawk

The Beatles famously once said that money can’t buy me love. Another thing that money has some difficulty in obtaining, is good taste. The Stutz Blackhawk is a perfect example of this. The Blackhawk was not a cheap car…. more»

1973 Audi 100 With Just 26k Miles

Audi is a company that has become renowned for building cars of the highest quality, and are not afraid of pushing the boundaries of engineering and performance. Earlier Audis didn’t tend to push engineering as far as some of… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The initial impression when you look at this Malibu is that it is a clean and solid car. This appears to be an accurate assumption, as apart from a couple of small rust spots that are visible, the car… more»

Ready to Roll: 1953 GMC 100 Pickup

The climate in California tends to generally be very kind to vehicles, and this 1953 GMC Pickup demonstrates the benefits perfectly. It has spent its entire life there, and for an original and unrestored 66-year-old vehicle, it is in… more»

69k Original Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

In 1990, this 1966 Chevelle SS 396 underwent a repaint in its original Regal Red. At the same time, the engine was removed and underwent a full rebuild. Since that time, the Chevelle has only covered around 5,000 miles,… more»

Like a Time Capsule: 1979 Ford F100

Bidding is ending soon for this clean, survivor-grade 1979 Ford F100 pickup, which does appear to be quite the time capsule (the seller’s words, not mine.) The listing shows long-wheelbase 2WD model featuring the 302 V8 paired to a… more»

28K Mile Survivor: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

When Ford introduced its intermediate cars in 1962, they had a strong styling resemblance with the full-size Fords. Several other manufacturers did this as well. Maybe people buying compact cars were won from Volkswagen and other imports and connected… more»

Top-Down Fun: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

At some point during its life, this Dodge Dart GT has undergone a repaint. The owner describes the paint condition as being 7 out of 10, but the photos tend to make it look a bit better than that…. more»

Rare Drop Top: 1980 Toyota Celica GT “Sunchaser”

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but as we start to head towards Summer, we seem to be seeing more convertibles come across the desks here at Barn Finds. This little Celica is not a factory convertible, but it is… more»

1-of-4: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T HEMI Convertible!

When it comes to American car engines, the Mopar 426ci Hemi rates up there with the best of them, and any car that wears its original Hemi engine is going to be a desirable car that will command a… more»

Family Gem: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

It’s not clear whether the gentleman in this photo is the original owner of this 1972 442, or whether he is the car’s second (and current) owner. Regardless of which he is, he appears to be enjoying the experience… more»

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