Survivor Cars

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

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Family Classic: 1990 LTD Country Squire

Besides those of us that just like great big ‘Merican wagons, I’m sure some of you face the dilemma of a family that isn’t exactly enamored with your classic car hobby (thankfully, not a problem in my family, but… more»

Completely Original: 1964 Chrysler 300 Silver Edition

This Chrysler 300 has spent the last 25-years parked in a heated garage and has been maintained by a fastidious owner. He has decided that the time has come to part with this remarkably original vehicle. It is located… more»

Clean With No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Corvette may not be the most popular or desirable derivative of the iconic brand, but they can still be a comfortable and reliable long-distance cruiser. This particular 1985 model is a clean and tidy example, and while… more»

Preserved Turbo: 1989 Ford Probe GT

Ford’s Probe coupe has all but disappeared from U.S. roads, with few examples still being used as daily drivers. Even fewer that are left feature the desirable turbocharged powerplant, and this first-generation model is an impressive survivor with the… more»

18k Genuine Miles: 1979 Pontiac Bonneville Safari

Car trends can be very cyclical, and it wasn’t that many years ago that the large station wagon was a car that most would never consider as a classic. Times have changed, and the station wagons of bygone days… more»

Clean and Original: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2

The owner of this 1976 Datsun has referred to it a number of times in the advertisement as a 280ZX, but it is a 280Z, as the ZX wasn’t introduced until 1978. Regardless, this is a fairly clean car,… more»

9,200 Genuine Miles: 1986 Buick Grand National Turbo

With a claimed 9,200 genuine miles on the clock, at first glance, this 1986 Buick Grand National does appear to be in great condition for its age. While styling trends have well and truly evolved since this one rolled… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Honda Z600

As a manufacturer, Honda has produced some pretty quirky small cars, and this 1972 Z600 is a great example. Said to still be wearing its original paint, this is just a cool little car that is being sold complete… more»

1 of 2 T-Tops: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO

It’s been documented on these pages in the past that the 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVOs are already special cars due to their limited production and better performance (some might say looks, too, with the more streamlined headlights). But this… more»

65K Mile Survivor: 1985 Nissan 720 Deluxe King Cab

During my many years on this earth, I have had five pickup trucks. None of those trucks have been full size (except for a few I bought my son). I’ve preferred a more manageable size truck. Currently, I have… more»

46,215 Miles: 1981 AMC Concord

As someone who drives between 40,000 and 50,000 miles a year, it’s always strange for me to see a car as old as this 1981 AMC Concord is with only 46,215 miles on it. This low-mile two-door Concord can… more»

27,340 Miles! 1982 Chrysler Cordoba

UPDATE 1/3/19 – This one got bid up to to $6,100 the first time around, but has been relisted here on eBay again. The seller doesn’t mention why it didn’t sell, but lets hope they are honoring that whole… more»

Future Collectible? 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS

This is quite a bit newer than the vehicles that we normally show here at Barn Finds, but it was a reader submission and it’s unusual. And, at 18 years old it’s reasonably old. This is a 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS… more»

Parked 23 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z

This early-model Datsun 240Z seems like a fair deal at $9,000 if the seller’s description holds water. The listing claims the seller purchased the car from the original owner, who had parked the 240Z in his garage for 23… more»

43K Mile Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440

Desirable but incredibly scarce in any type of survivor grade condition, the Dodge Charger is a muscle car admired for its style and power. Miraculously this Charger R/T 440 has covered only 43,000 miles in its lifetime! While there… more»

All Original Muscle: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Reader Sal P found the holy grail of survivor muscle cars stashed in this garage! Somehow this 1969 Pontiac GTO survived being buried in this garage with only a few cosmetic issues. It’s covered just 85k miles and is… more»

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