We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where the seller makes rarity claims. Some have a profound impact on the vehicle’s potential value, while others add little to its relative worth. This 1965 Corvette… more»
Driver Quality Cars
1 of 2? 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Fuelie
Does the perfect classic actually exist? Is there a car with a combination of looks, condition, rarity, and specifications that places it seemingly beyond criticism? Those are the questions posed by this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Not only does… more»
9,800 Original Miles? 1967 Plymouth Fury III
Some claims made by sellers must be taken at face value. This is especially true when the subject turns to odometer readings. Someone can state that their classic has an extraordinarily low mileage. However, unless they hold documentation confirming… more»
Pick Your Engine: 1970 Saab 96
Dedicated fans of Sweden’s quirky compact are certainly raising a quizzical eyebrow at my title, because this clearly does not look like a ’70 model. Well, it is. The seller has outfitted it with the trim from a ’67… more»
1 Of 1? 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T 340
Dodge rolled out the Aspen in 1976 as their replacement for the venerable Dart. That coincided with Plymouth’s badged-engineered Volare subbing for the compact Valiant. The cars were conceptually similar to their predecessors but soon collected a long list… more»
Clean Coupe: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
The 964 chassis Porsche 911 has rapidly become one of the most sought-after in collector communities, a return to favor after many years out in the wilderness. From depletion of inventory thanks to a rampant resto-modding craze that uses… more»
Rare 80s Hot Hatch: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo
The Toyota Celica has long been a fixture on the sport compact scene, but its identity in the 1980s was much different than what it would eventually become. These days, it’s hard to find pretty much any Toyota from… more»
Affordable Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Affordability is often a key factor for enthusiasts who embark upon their quest to park a classic in their garage. This is especially true if a young family forms part of the equation, meaning that practicality will always sit… more»
Take Your Pick: Pair of 1968 Plymouth Ragtops
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury III was Plymouth’s version of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. And as was typical of Chrysler in those days, Plymouth usually came in third place in the sales race. The… more»
40k Original Miles: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
Vehicle manufacturers in the early 2000s made a song and dance about producing cars with retractable metal roofs. However, Ford beat them to the punch by decades with cars like this 1958 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered buyers a… more»
Show Condition: 1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series
Show condition. It is a bold claim to make when a classic has over four decades under its belt. However, it is the claim made by the seller of this 1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series. The photos… more»
88k Original Miles: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Classics from dry climates tend to attract above-average attention when they hit the market, because they are the vehicles less likely to be the victims of major rust issues. That makes this 1968 AMC Ambassador SST worth a close… more»
35,941 Miles? 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista
Is this the ultimate in Pontiac opulence from one of the greatest years (in cars) of the 20th century? Yes, it’s the big Bonneville Vista four-door hardtop, all 221.7 inches of it, seven longer than the base Catalina your… more»
Wide Track Cruiser! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Posed like an impending graduate full of popping-fresh optimism, displayed in a setting anyone from the Eisenhower years would recognize, this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville two-door hardtop embodies a simpler time when exploring America was never easier. This Lakeville, Connecticut… more»
18k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
There’s sort of a fine line between offering too little or too much information when selling a car. Sometimes, when the seller writes a short book, it becomes hard to follow and often redundant. On the other hand, when… more»
Best One Left? 1985 Chevrolet Corvette With 29k Original Miles
We’re no strangers at Barn Finds to situations where a seller will claim that the classic they are seeking to send to a new home is the best example left on the planet. Some of those claims, to be… more»
















