Other than being a fantastic band name, cam-in-head, or camshaft-in-head is the type of engine in this 1971 Opel Kadett B Wagon, the “big” engine for these cars. That’s probably the engine that most people would want, for those… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
$3,000 Potential Bargain: 1961 Ford Econoline
We rarely if ever show a listing with just one photo, but this one was too good to pass up. I think I may have shown only one so far other than this pickup. This 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup… more»
Clean Cushions: 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser
As everyone is by now sick and tired of hearing, I want my 1981 Toyota HiAce to someday do camper duty. It’s a long way from that point, and seeing examples like this 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser make me question… more»
No Reserve Survivor: 1986 Chevy S10 Pickup
Single-cab pickups seem to be the most disposable when they outlive their owners and/or usefulness, either of which is a likely scenario for this 42,439 mile 1986 Chevy S10 pickup. Said to be a donation car, the clean condition… more»
Gullwings in Gold: 1983 DeLorean DMC-12
The story of the 24K gold-plated DeLoreans is an interesitng one, and like so many of the “special edition” DMC-12s, there were a few originals created by the factory that sparked copies created by private individuals. This 1983 example… more»
Big Bleu: 1977 Ford LTD II Wagon
At 19-feet in length, the license plate says it all: BIG BLEU. This 1977 Ford LTD II Wagon is one big, beautiful blue car. This unusual-to-see-today haulin’ machine is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of $4,600 or… more»
Last Year Cafaro Build: 1989 Avanti 2R10
Trying to trace Avanti’s history in the final generations of ownership can prove confusing, as multiple owners and financial backers came and went. In the case of this 1989 Avanti 2R10, this was produced during the phase of ownership… more»
Motor Trend CotY Edition: 1983 Renault Alliance
I freely admit to subscribing to Motor Trend for, gulp, almost 40 years – from 1976 to around 2012 or so. I let my long-term subscription lapse a few years ago after realizing that I was saving/hoarding every one,… more»
Perfect Balance: 1986 Lotus Excel
We occassionally see the Lotus Eclat on these pages (or Sprint, depending on your naming preference) but the later Excel is a bit harder to find. This example, submitted by Barn Finds reader Bryan Bittner, is for sale somewhere in… more»
Survivor Reader Find: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for this terrific find! This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit looks like the classic survivor that needs nothing. How often do you find that? The question is, would you rather have this superb… more»
Early Bird’s Worm: 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS
From January 13 through the 21st, while nearly every other city in the United States is shivering from the cold, the crew at Barrett-Jackson will be warming up the city of Scottsdale, Arizona with another one of their mega… more»
True Survivor! 1955 Chrysler C-300
By most accounts, the 1964 Pontiac GTO was the First Muscle Car, but sometime about 10 minutes after early inventors cobbled together a rudimentary automobile and got into the wind, they started wondering how fast these contraptions could go…. more»
Topless 442: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
I’m a sucker for convertibles, especially most anything GM of this era. This 1970 Cutlass 442 is being offered in a stunning bronze with beautiful brown interior combination. This is not a clone and the ad says it is… more»
Japanese Supercar in Disguise: 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo
Japanese cars have long occupied a very small niche of the U.S. collector car world, but as the Japanese supercars of the early ’90s—the Acura NSX, 4th-gen Toyota Supra, Z32 Nissan 300ZX, FD Mazda RX-7, and so on—crest 25… more»
Where’s Waldoboro? 1978 Ford Ranchero GT
Just look what AMX Brian has found for us, a shiny blue ute with an extra long nose! The pictures certainly make this last generation Ranchero listed on Craigslist look nice. The $6,600 asking price even seems reasonable, so one… more»
Red Hot: 1968 Buick Riviera
Red and black just looks perfect on some cars. This 1968 Buick Riviera shows off this combination very well in all the right places. Had the colors been reversed with black paint and a red top, the effect just… more»
















