Survivor Cars

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

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Calendar Girl: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

It’s not that unusual for a person to buy a classic car and decide to sell it at some point down the track. What is more unusual is to find a person who decides to repeat the process with… more»

Affordable Luxury: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

If you’ve always wanted your own slice of affordable luxury motoring, then maybe this 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS is a car that is worth a second look. It’s a car that offers reasonable levels of comfort, luxury, and… more»

50k Mile Micro-Mini RV: 1985 Toyota Sunrader

Those of you who are lucky enough to live in a more temperate climate than a few million of us igloo dwellers live in, you’re lucky in that you can use a vehicle like this 1985 Toyota Sunrader throughout… more»

One-Owner Oval: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Owned by a woman named Pearl, this Volkswagen Beetle lived a very simple life with trips out on the weekends. Having accumulated only 70,000 miles in its lifetime, this Beetle is still in healthy running condition. It can be… more»

Worth Six Figures? 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

Admittedly, I grew up watching The Fast and the Furious and playing video games like Tokyo Xtreme Racer, so I have an appreciation for ’90s sports cars and the tuning culture. While I prefer ’60s and ’70s classics, I… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1994 Toyota Celica GT

Here’s a car you don’t see in this sort of condition often: a 1994 Toyota Celica GT, with only 63,475 miles and looking every part of a survivor. This isn’t even the top-shelf spec, making it all the more… more»

Stored for 44 Years: 1940 Buick Roadmaster

After spending the last 44-years in climate controlled storage, this 1940 Buick Roadmaster is one vehicle in a 300 car collection that is being sold. This old classic is a beautiful car, and given the fact that it is… more»

Charity Lot Find: 42k Mile 1995 Olds Cutlass Convertible

Summer is coming folks, so if you just don’t have the time to get a convertible project up and running soon, maybe this 1995 Cutlass Supreme Convertible is just the thing for you. It is being sold in a… more»

24k Mile Survivor: 1969 Buick Riviera GS

This 1969 Buick Riviera GS is a nice 2nd Generation car that appears to have been well cared for. It presents extremely well and has attracted its share of attention since being listed for sale. Located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,… more»

READER AD: 1958 Continental MK III Convertible

If this low mileage Continental Convertible looks familiar, that’s because we featured it back in January when it was part of the massive collection of cars recently auctioned off in France. You can read Jeff’s original article about the… more»

GN Alternative: 1987 Buick Regal WE4 Turbo

The WE4 package Buick Regals are interesting animals, offered in smaller quantities than the celebrated Grand National. The WE4 option was cheaper than the Grand National trim, but chosen less often by buyers. Perhaps the Grand National had better… more»

Prototype Pickup: 1988 Ford F-150 4×4 Centurion

The owner of this 1988 Ford F-150 Centurion refers to the vehicle as a prototype, and while an exhaustive search of the internet has not allowed me to confirm this, nor has it allowed me to disprove the claim… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 4-Speed Silverado

We’ve watched the values of classic SUVs climb significantly over the past few years. While that increase has mainly been for early Broncos and Jimmys, it’s begun to trickle down to later Blazers like Reader Jeff N’s that you… more»

Pontiac Parts Hauler: 1948 Crosley Pickup

I love a vehicle that proudly displays its history for all to see, and this 1948 Crosley Pickup is just such a vehicle. It appears to have spent part of its life as a delivery vehicle, but it has… more»

Unrestored Original: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

Lately, we’ve been seeing some pretty nicely preserved original cars here at Barn Finds, and there is no doubt that this 1973 Duster 340 is another. It is said to be completely original, and the condition of the car… more»

Saved From a Clone: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

We all dream of finding that classic “one elderly owner” car. Well, that is essentially what this 1978 Cutlass Salon is. The seller purchased it off the original owner who had owned it for 40-years. He had plans for… more»

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