First Year Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Upon first glance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am gives off more of a LeMans vibe, and that’s because the front end was swapped for a donor section from a Colonnade-era LeMans found in a boneyard after the original component… more»

Nicest One Left? 1972 Chevrolet Impala

The best-selling U.S. car in 1972 was the Impala, with Chevrolet finding homes for nearly 600,000 units of this one-year model alone.  With so many produced, I’m surprised how long it’s been since I last saw one on the… more»

Works Great! 1957 International Travelall A-120 4×4

As tough as our ancestors were, this 1957 International Travelall A-120 (3/4-ton) 4×4 would be an incredible vehicle to tinker with and either make it look like new again or just keep it maintained and drive it. The seller… more»

360 Powered Project: 1982 AMC Spirit

With production of the long-standing Gremlin ceasing after 1978, AMC buyers were introduced to a new kid on the block in ’79: a fresh offering called the Spirit.  However, the model known as the sedan didn’t stray far from… more»

4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»

Old School Cool: Flamed 1955 Chrysler Newport

Given the high future costs of restoring a neglected vintage automobile, it generally makes more sense to hold out for the most solid example you can afford, no matter what the make or model of your dream car happens… more»

Little Engine That Could: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel

Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»

Carport Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»

Mechanically Updated: 1976 FMC 2900R Turbo Diesel

Color me surprised to learn just how cool this 1976 FMC 2900R motor home. Sure, it’s interesting based on its design alone and 440 powerplant (well, it used to have a 440 powerplant), but there’s actually a lot more… more»

Junkyard Bound: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

When Plymouth finally brought back true full-size cars in 1965, the former B-bodies became intermediates. And the Satellite was launched as the high-end version in the Belvedere line-up. The B-bodies were redesigned in 1968-70 and it would be the… more»

Barn-Stored Since Reagan: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79

Update 06/20/2026: The classic market can be cruel, as the seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has discovered. We saw this once-glorious sports car in May, and the previous listing indicated it had sold. However, it appears the seller… more»

43k Original Miles: One Owner 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and these claims must sometimes be taken with a grain of salt. However, the history and condition of this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado make the odometer reading of 43,000 original miles… more»

Holy Grail LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Chevrolet introduced the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in 1970. The LS6 version was the most powerful at 450 factory horsepower and 500 lb.-ft of torque. These are considered the Holy Grail of Chevy muscle cars and command… more»

Big Block Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

It’s hard to say anything new about a 1957 Chevy that hasn’t already been said, but this Los Angeles, California, subject has an interesting feature or two, so I thought I’d present it for your review. It’s claimed to… more»

Rare Beast: 1973 Suzuki TS-400K Apache

It’s hard to believe that we haven’t seen a Suzuki 400 here on Barn Finds; this is the very first one for any configuration – street, trail, on/off, etc. It’s also one of the rarest and most desirable, at… more»

Pizza Delivery Wagon: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD

Is there a better color for a Mercedes diesel wagon than orange? No, no there isn’t. But, there’s probably not a better color for any vehicle. This one was painted orange by a previous owner to use as a… more»