Survivor Cars

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

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753 Original Miles: 1975 Corvette Convertible

This is no magic trick like Bill Bixby as “The Magician” with his white Corvette. Instead, this amazing example of a survivor truly has covered only 753 miles in its lifetime. Never registered or titled this NOS 1975 Corvette… more»

West Coast Shorty: 1974 Chevrolet G20 Van

This 1974 Chevy G20 van supposedly sat in a garage for more than 10 years before being exhumed, and while not perfect, it’s running fairly well for being left to stand for a decade. The seller notes a few… more»

Nomadic Camper Combo! 1958 Chevrolet Nomad & Trailer

There is a really cool pair of Nomads up for sale and they will have you traveling the country in style! The car is a 1958 Chevrolet Nomad wagon, which is being sold with a 1969 Nomad camp trailer…. more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1955 Oldsmobile 88

For 1954, Oldsmobile restyle the 88 and while it’s a beautiful car, one of the coolest features has to be the Rocket 88 badges. They are little rocket ships, how cool is that! This particular 88 is a highly… more»

Volunteers’ Rig: 1955 Willys 4×4 Fire Truck

I can’t recall ever seeing a fire department with a rig this nice, but perhaps this 1955 Willys really did look this good when it was new. The seller does a bang-up job of listing every new part that’s… more»

Hercules 6 Equipped: 1949 Diamond T

This 1949 Diamond T truck immediately caught my eye for its handsome design and bent windshield design. The Diamond T lineup was often celebrated for its handsome looks, as competing trucks from the likes of Mack were simply designed… more»

6,800 Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

This 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 is one of the more desirable versions out there, as it’s a notchback-body coupe with extremely low mileage. With the hatchback far more frequently seen, the notches have always been rare, but especially… more»

1987 Buick Grand National With 74 Miles!

Looking through the photos on this listing, I can’t help but hear Harrison Ford shouting, “It belongs in a museum!” Which would certainly be a shame for a car that is ostensibly as fun to drive as this one,… more»

No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car

There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»

California Camaro: Unrestored 1967 RS/SS-350

The trouble with writing for Barnfinds is I find myself falling in love far too often. I have a thing for performance cars that escaped the hot rodders hand and survived in good unrestored condition. Located in Roseville, CA,… more»

440 Shag Wagon: 1978 Dodge B200 Van

Rarely do I see a van I want as badly as this one: a factory 440-equipped Dodge B200 that isn’t a camper. The seller is asking $20,000 for this slick van, otherwise known as a “Super Bee” (at least according… more»

25K Original Miles: 1963 Chevy Corvair

Despite their popularity among Corvair faithful, many of the cars we see for sale are solidly in project-grade status and rarely anything resembling an investment. That’s why it’s hard to ignore this 1963 model that is a claimed low-mileage… more»

Uncomplicated Comfort: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

The owner of this 1970 Impala is the car’s third owner, having purchased the car off the original owner’s daughter. Having completed some work on the car to bring it up to scratch mechanically, he has now decided to… more»

Model Year Mystery: 1942 (?) Mercury Convertible

An old car will occasionally present perspective buyers with a mystery.  Take for example this 1942 Mercury convertible, currently for sale on eBay in Stillwater, New Jersey.  While this rough but mostly complete convertible looks to be ready for… more»

Southern Storage: 1965 Mercedes 230SL

This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is the kind of car you want to buy if you’re looking for a survivor to restore. Not only has it been in longtime, one-family ownership, it is equipped with the desirable manual transmission and… more»

Barn Find! 1932 Ford Coupe, Original Paint and Parts!!

If you’ve been waiting to buy a 1932 Ford project, this might be the one for you. The car was purchased from an estate sale where it had previously sat in a barn since 1981! This car is in… more»

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