The fifth generation Continental introduced in 1970 was the first new design in 9 years. They were built on the same platform as the full size Ford sedans but stretched to an impressive 127″ wheel base with a total length… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 4, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Museum Find: 1961 Olds Starfire Convertible
If this Olds was good enough to be in the Petersen Automotive Museum, then it has to be worth taking a closer look at! It was originally destined to be fully restored by the museum, but for some reason… more»
Oct 4, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Viva la Vauxhall! 1975 Vauxhall Viva E
Here’s one for you British vehicle fans, a 1975 Vauxhall Viva E. It’s in lovely Snaith, United Kingdom, about 30 miles east of Leeds. It can be found on eBay as a classified ad with a price of £2,885 ($3,822). What… more»
Oct 4, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Batteries Not Included: 1970s GE Elec-Trak E12
Alrighty then, here’s something you didn’t expect to see here! Or, maybe you did since it’s from me. This is a 1970s GE Elec-Trak E12 battery-powered garden tractor and it’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price… more»
Oct 3, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
$4,800 One-Owner Nova: 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
Here’s another great find from Pat L. This is a 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova and it’s located in Upland, California, between Los Angeles and San Bernardino. It’s listed on Craigslist at $4,800 or they’ll consider a trade for… more»
Oct 3, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
$4,500 & Stored For 26 Years: 1951 Cadillac Series 62
Thanks to Pat L. for tracking down this great find! This hidden gem is a 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan and it’s in Granby, Colorado, about 85 miles northwest of Denver. It can be found here, on craigslist, for $4,500,… more»
Oct 2, 2016 • For Sale • 50 Comments
$800 Brave: 1972 Winnebago Brave
Here’s a cool little rig, it’s a 1972 Winnebago Brave and it’s on Craigslist in East Bethel, Minnesota, about 30 miles north of Minneapolis. The seller is asking a very reasonable $800 or best offer for this one!
Oct 2, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Mileage Confusion: 1979 Buick Regal Turbo
So this is a listing where it definitely pays to read the fine print. The words “19K Miles” are mentioned fairly predominantly in the headline, and this Turbo Regal’s condition is such that it looks like a pretty clean… more»
Oct 2, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
CB and a 351: 1979 Ford LTD
There is nothing quite like a big, comfortable American-made sedan. Factor in their relaibility and utilitarian qualities and it becomes clear why so many are used as police cars and government vehicles (in additon to being the right thing… more»
Oct 2, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Wild Westerner! 1973 VW Bus
Another rare version I’ve never heard of, this “Wild Westerner” VW bus has a $75.00 (at the time) package that includes this very unusual color scheme. This particular 1973 bus is largely original and is located in San Clemente, California…. more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
$800, 4-Speed, No Rust! 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
Thanks to Pat L for sending this one in! This is a 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon and it’s in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, about 17 miles east of Albuquerque. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,000 $800 or… more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 32 Comments
350 V8/4-Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Clean Air Act may have passed in 1970, but many updates were made as technology progressed. That may have been a good thing for the air, but it was bad news for guys who liked to go fast. In ’81… more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
$4,000 W/ 5-Speed & AC: 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback
Here’s one for you lovers of vintage four-door hatchback Japanese sedans (hello? Is this thing on?).. This is a 1980 Datsun 510 Hatchback and it’s in Brooklyn, New York, know’m sayin’? It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It… more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mini-Manly Moped: 1981 Puch Magnum MK II LTD
From a one-ton Chevy pickup to a 50cc moped, that’s how I roll; anything and everything is on the table! I don’t turn my nose up or look down on any vehicles. This is a super rare, Austrian-made, limited edition 1981… more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Ton Work Truck: 1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup
You heavy-duty Chevy pickup fans will hopefully like this one: it’s a 1973 Chevrolet C30 Pickup and it’s listed for sale on the Auto Archeologist website and is in Middleton, Connecticut. They’re asking $6,800 or best offer for this blue beast!… more»
Oct 1, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrepeatable: 14K Mile ’88 Celica All-Trac Turbo
Since he began writing for Barn Finds, Scotty G. has revealed himself to be somewhat of a long-lost sibling of mine based on our shared affinity for oddball vehicles. The recent Isuzu Impulse post further established our potential separation at… more»
