The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Modified Survivor: 1973 International Harvester Scout
I’ve often debated whether a vehicle that is largely original should be altered from stock, especially if the changes lead to it becoming an arguably better vehicle. This 1973 International Harvester Scout has been improved upon by the seller,… more»
Rare Drop-Top: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible
While we’ve seen a few examples of the Celica Sunchaser appearing on our desks at Barn Finds over the years, drop-top conversions produced by American Custom Coachworks Ltd are far less common. This is surprising because the company rolled… more»
Flathead V8 With Patina! 1949 Ford Coupe
The 1949 models were the first new cars offered by Ford since the end of World War II. The 1946-48 versions had been retreads of their pre-war cars. Because of pent-up demand, Ford would build more than 1.1 million… more»
Running Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002
Somewhere in late ’70 or early ’71, I learned what a BMW 2002 was. A friend’s older brother had a 1969 model, finished in typically found silver, and on the surface, I viewed it as an unusual-looking foreign car…. more»
53k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy Nova was redesigned in 1968 and buyers would respond favorably as production increased by more than 70%. Surprisingly, sales of the Super Sport edition would drop by more than 45%, perhaps because only two engines would be… more»
This Coffin Hot Rod Could Be A Wild Last Ride!
This speedy coffin is licensed, insured, and registered as a 1972 Chevrolet truck, but as you can see any original truck parts died a long time ago! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located in Poway,… more»
Accord Engine Swap: 1979 Honda Civic CVCC
This 1979 Honda Civic CVCC looks to be in great condition and possibly spent all this life in the dry climate of Arizona. This little bitty car is listed for sale here on Craigslist for a price of $7,900…. more»
Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»
Original 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The Cadillac Eldorado nameplate dates to 1953 and – until 1967 when it became a front-wheel-drive personal luxury car – was often a convertible produced in lower quantities. It was always at the top (or very near the top)… more»
Pandemic Project: 1960 Elva Courier Mk II
The Elva Courier was similar to Lotus, Lola, Turner, Berkeley, and many other cars — a small and lightweight sports car based on British components. This one has been a “Covid project” for the restorer/seller and is listed for… more»
Affordable Oddball: 1970 Siata Spring
The Siata Spring was a 2-seater roadster built by Italian car builder Siata as a spin-off of the Fiat 850. Introduced in 1967, it featured retro styling with a mock upright radiator grille, separate wings, and headlights, and running… more»
Golden Treasure! 1973 Chevy Corvette L48
You’d better hurry if you want this beautiful 1973 Corvette as the opportunity to buy it will be gone in less than a day! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where a couple of bids have bumped it… more»
Factory Touch Screen: 1988 Buick Reatta
Modern day “barn finds” or “garage finds” are interesting to me because in a way, they’re barometers of what might be collectible down the line. If a car found in a preserved state that’s less than 50 years old… more»
Only 3,500 Miles? 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Wagon
Regular readers will know that when it comes to classic cars with low-mileage claims, I like to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. That is the case with this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon. The… more»
1-of-14? 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon
Over the years at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few examples of vehicles where someone has that thought that transforming a sedan or sports car into a station wagon would be a good idea. Some of these efforts have… more»
