Whenever a 1970-ish Chevelle SS 396 pops up for sale, the first question usually revolves around whether it’s authentic or a clone. Because RPO Z25 was an option on the Malibu, it’s hard to settle this debate without a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
5 hours ago • For Sale • 14 Comments
Plain Jane 30k-Mile Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang
By 1970, sales of the popular “pony car”, the Ford Mustang, were down by two-thirds from the peak in 1966. Competition was to blame – and the market was well saturated with sporty cars by that time. This 1970… more»
10 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
58,000 Mile Shoebox: 1950 Ford Club Coupe
1950 was a pivotal year in history. Diners Club was the first credit card introduced to the world, the Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea, and The Howdy Doody Show was a popular program for kids… more»
11 hours ago • For Sale • 10 Comments
V6 Power Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark
Before 1964, the Skylark was a trim option on the Buick Special. But that year, it became a series of its own when it and the Special were promoted from compact to intermediate-size status. Unusual by Detroit standards at… more»
17 hours ago • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ex-Fire-Department 4×4: 1954 Dodge M37
I say this too often, but it’s been a while since I’ve wanted a vehicle on Barn Finds more than I want this 1954 Dodge M37. We’ve seen many examples here, but I recently read an article in Hemmings… more»
19 hours ago • For Sale • 14 Comments
Steal Of A Deal? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Although at the end of the leisure suit era, you could and should dig yours out of the attic for car shows when you arrive in this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This one can be found here on… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
582 Hemi Powered! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
One look at the enormous hood scoop suggests there might be more to this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere than meets the eye. Thankfully, looks aren’t deceptive because lurking below the sleek panels and sparkling paint is a Hemi that promises… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 Estate
Dealer special orders are nothing new, with those cars typically used as bait to entice potential customers through showroom doors. However, this 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate is slightly different because the dealer ordered it as the tow vehicle… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 55 Comments
30k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice followed shortly after Ford introduced the LTD, an upgrade to the Galaxie 500. With a higher trim level, the Caprice was an Impala at heart and could be equipped with the same engines, although a V8… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Out of the Barn: 1973 Buick Electra 225
Buick introduced the Electra in 1959 as its top-of-the-line model. The 225 designation was added as a nod to the length of the vehicle – at least 225 inches. This 1973 edition has been in the barn for more… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1973 Cadillac Sedan Deville
My grandparents never owned a Cadillac, but I always thought of these huge Cadillacs as old people’s cars. Now that I am getting older, I appreciate their style, spaciousness, and engineering. This 1973 Cadillac Sedan Deville is large, powerful,… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Classified Find: 1978 Dodge D100 Warlock 440
American vehicle manufacturers battled with tighter emission regulations during the late 1970s as the power outputs of its previous high-performance models dropped considerably. They turned to what seemed an unlikely solution, rolling out potent versions of their existing Pickup… more»
