Survivor Cars

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

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Original Hemi/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth GTX

A few days ago, the Artemis II mission launched from Kennedy Space Center. It is the first manned mission to the Moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972. The astronauts experienced 3Gs on lift-off, and the vessel will reach… more»

1965 International C1200 345 V8 4-Speed

I know we have a few International truck experts in the Barn Finds family of readers, and I hope you can help to positively identify this one. The seller has it listed as a 1965 International C1200, but from… more»

Early Production Roadster: 1990 Mazda Miata

If you get deep enough into the weeds of almost any car, you find out there are special editions and variations that set certain models apart from others. Right now, I’m currently helping a client bring a W113 Pagoda… more»

Parked for 49 Years: 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1

Here’s one that reads more like a time capsule than a typical project listing. This 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 roadster is currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, and it comes with a long, traceable family history and… more»

43K-Mile Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Newport

In its advertising for the 1967 Newport, Chrysler advised potential customers to “Test Price a Chrysler.” It must have been tempting; a basic Newport two-door hardtop such as the one featured here sold for $3,639, and it came standard… more»

26k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I prefer my classics unmolested, which is why I was drawn to this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The seller states that as a genuine survivor, it isn’t perfect. However, it has a mere 26,000 miles on the clock, and… more»

Original 440: 1967 Plymouth GTX

One of the challenges of writing for Barn Finds is accentuating a classic’s strengths and weaknesses without portraying the car as something it isn’t. It is easy to get carried away, and I admit to doing so in the… more»

994 Original Miles: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Some cars are an immediate hit. They sell in exceptional numbers, returning a healthy profit to the manufacturer, paving the way for bigger and better things. Then there is the DMC DeLorean. It faced a perfect storm of issues… more»

Tidy Rubber Bumper: 1974.5 MGB Roadster

The odometer on this 1974 MG MGB Roadster in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reads 21,604 miles, but it might have turned over once. The low mileage could actually be believable because the car looks pretty darned good for its age…. more»

Nicest One Left? 1968 Buick Skylark Custom

In 1964, General Motors promoted several of its compacts to mid-size status. That included the Buick Special and Skylark. The first redesign in that configuration came in 1968, and the Buicks obtained “quirky” styling compared to the Chevy Chevelle… more»

1995 Nissan XE King Cab 4×4 V6 5-Speed

Cloud White is the color (or tone) of this 1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody XE King Cab 4×4 pickup, and it’s quite a departure from the company’s first pickup offered in the U.S. in the late 1950s, the 220-series. The… more»

54k-Mile Estate Find: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

In 1991, Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate after a 33-year absence. It replaced the former Buick Estate, though the platform was the same. At first, only a wagon was marketed, but a 4-door sedan arrived shortly thereafter. The seller… more»

RS-Style Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro

This 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is just a short drive from its original home near Vancouver BC. Appearing to have originally been a Sport Coupe, it now boasts Rally Sport (RS) styling with classic tri-color decals, giving it a sleeker… more»

S-Code 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The popular Ford Mustang got its first styling update in 1967. And part of that was to enlarge the engine compartment to accommodate big-block V8s. Such is the case with the seller’s car, which has one of those motors,… more»

Ford 302 Swap: 1963 International Scout 80

What might be the two greatest concerns of someone interested in an early International Scout? The most obvious is rust, and the second is how to deal with traffic when you’ve got 86 net horsepower under the hood. This… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 demonstrates that there are still some desirable classics lurking in sheds and barns, awaiting the moment when someone liberates them and returns them to their rightful place on our roads. The Camaro recently… more»

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