While we (rightfully) salute the departed Ford Crown Victoria for its numerous achievements as a near-bulletproof sedan that was righteously abused as a taxi cab, police car, and everything in between, the high-zoot Lincoln Town Car doesn’t get nearly… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
22k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
We are always grateful when our readers refer wonderful classics for us to feature at Barn Finds, but my illustrious colleague Russell Glantz also has an eye for gems. He spotted this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that is a… more»
Cheap Luxury: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
One of the challenges when searching for a luxurious classic to park in your garage is finding one that won’t break the bank. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII presents well, is a turnkey proposition loaded with all of the… more»
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Supercab 4×4 Dually
What a nice truck! I should probably be more objective, sorry about that. This 1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4×4 SuperCab Dually looks perfect in Scarlet Red over (and under) Colonial White and I wouldn’t change a thing, even… more»
41K Miles? 1978 Datsun B210 GX Automatic
I believe this 1978 Datsun B210 GX hatchback was originally #305 Light Blue Metallic, as that’s the color that’s in the engine compartment and Datsun didn’t offer an appliance white like this, at least in this era. It’s a… more»
40k Mile Survivor: 1968 Plymouth Valiant Signet
The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact car offering between 1960 and 1976. A redesign came in 1967 that increased buyer interest through the end of the line when the Volare replaced the Valiant. This 1968 edition is the upscale Signet… more»
Peak 90s Luxury: 1991 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance
Here’s a familiar face: the Cadillac Brougham, an American land barge if there ever was one. However, this particular face stands out as it represents the one time in the model’s long-tenured history that Cadillac actually decided to freshen… more»
Ratty Caddy: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
We all have some cars that make us itchy, ready to make an ill-advised decision. The ’55 Coupe DeVille is one of mine because we have a history. About eight years ago, I saw one parked outside a shop… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Honda Z600 Coupe
One of the most unique Kei cars to roll out of Japan in the 1970s is the Honda Z-series. Starting with the smaller Z360 – about five inches longer than a Subaru 360 but with much better engineering –… more»
Luxury Survivor: 1973 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Life seems to be progressing at a frantic pace, and it is sometimes challenging to keep up with the endless change. There are times when it makes perfect sense to step back, take a deep breath, and smell the… more»
86k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
“A vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays” may well be the strangest design brief in automotive history, but it was the one that spawned the development… more»
Garage-Kept Survivor: 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Releasing a new model is always fraught with danger, especially if a manufacturer elects to pursue a retro theme. The New Mini, New Beetle, and the Fiat 500 stand as shining successes, while the Plymouth Prowler sits at the… more»
65k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 T-Top
This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is an extremely tidy survivor with 65,700 original miles on its odometer. It has no apparent needs and features only a single reversible modification for potential buyers craving authenticity. The first owner’s decision to… more»
Original L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback, or spotting wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting… more»
One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»
“Extremely Original:” 1961 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
By the time the third-generation Thunderbird hit the showrooms in late 1960, it still owned the personal luxury car market. Some say the Studebaker Hawk was in that category, but not really (less than 4,000 1961 Hawks were sold… more»
















