UPDATE 09/27/2024: We’re seeing another spate of non-paying buyers crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. However, sometimes that cloud can have a silver lining for the seller, which might… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 27, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
37K Miles! 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 5-Speed
The seller isn’t kidding when they say this 37,297-mile 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup looks like new. Other than a few scratches and chips in the paint inside the otherwise shiny pickup bed, this truck appears almost flawless…. more»
Sep 27, 2024 • Classifieds For Sale • 25 Comments
A Hupmobile Aerodynamic and a Car ID Test
It is almost a given that when archaeologists stumble upon the remains of a literate society, they have a limited number of written words to decipher. To be fair to our ancestors, carving symbols into stone or making your… more»
Sep 27, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Factory or Conversion: 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Roadster
We relish challenges and questions posed by our Barn Finds readers, although there are times when providing a definitive answer is beyond our knowledge or experience. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G…. more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Bicentennial Edition: 1976 Buick Century
Buick used the Century nameplate sporadically between 1936 and 2005. With the redesign of General Motors’ mid-size cars in 1973, the Century moniker was brought out of mothballs (it was last used in 1958). This was the period of… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Not Enough Room: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
I have heard many reasons why an enthusiast might choose to part with a classic, but the one behind this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is one of the more unusual. The seller purchased the car as an investment… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Dirt Cheap! 1985 Cadillac Eldorado
If you have long harbored the desire to undertake a first restoration project but have worried about sinking thousands into purchasing a candidate, this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado may have ridden to your rescue. It saw active service until recently… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Looks and Power! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural
Some cars represent a triumph of style over substance, with performance that doesn’t befit their looks. However, there are no such issues with this 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SuperNatural. The classy and sleek exterior is perfectly complemented by an… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nearly New! 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Have you ever purchased a new or nearly-new car and socked it away, driving it so sparingly that it accumulated only a few thousand or even hundreds of miles in years? This Pontiac Fiero GT is just such a… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Choosing to part with a beloved classic is never easy. However, when the vehicle has clocked forty-five years of active service and you have been its custodian since Day One, the stakes are raised to a far higher level…. more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Wagon 283 V8
Those who know me know that I like to try to nail down a vehicle’s factory color, something that most likely doesn’t matter to most people. I don’t sit around all day wearing an ascot and velvet smoking jacket… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 1974 Buick Century Regal Colonnade
Buick made the Colonnade Century line for only a handful of model years, 1973 through 1977. They’re such an “iconic” design that it’s hard to believe they’ve been out of production for almost five decades now. The seller of… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor Edition: 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
OK, this 1988 Pontiac Bonneville SE (or Bo-Nev-O-Lee as it was often pronounced in the D.C. area back in the ’80s) is a rather un-barn findy kind of car – in other words maybe not you would expect to… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Incredible Estate Find: 1978 Toyota Long Bed
Located in impossibly beautiful St. George, Utah, this 1978 Toyota Long Bed Deluxe Truck (the Hilux name had gone away a couple of years earlier for North America) is one incredible pickup. It’s originally a California truck and the… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
31K-Mile Barn Find: 1954 Ford F-250
This 1954 Ford F-250 is said to have been with the same family since they bought it new. They say that was 69 years ago so I’m assuming the current owner has purchased it within the last year, since… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Triple-Black Survivor: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
I am typically not a huge fan of cars wearing Black paint, but when an owner selects Triple-Black with sparkling chrome, classics of that type are often irresistible. This 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a perfect example of that… more»
