With just under 100,000 made in a single generation, the Subaru XT was known as the Vortex in New Zealand (home of our own Adam Clarke) and Australia, and the Alcyon in Japan. It was reportedly the slipperiest car… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 22, 2024 • Exclusives • 14 Comments
Make An Offer: 1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually
UPDATE – The seller needs this truck gone, so they taking offers! Please take a look and make them an offer. Finding a vehicle that can haul a substantial load but still has enough interior space to accommodate six… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the back seat. You can find them in the gallery below. “Show car” and “1st place trophy-winner” is how the seller describes this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Custom Convertible. I would throw… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1996 Land Rover Defender 300Tdi
The Land Rover enjoys a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and the ability to tackle almost any obstacle short of the north face of Mount Everest. This 1996 Defender 300Tdi is a private import that hails from a dry climate…. more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo
Cars from the 1980s still represent an affordable entry point into the classic ownership experience, a point that is perfectly demonstrated by this 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo. It presents well as a one-owner survivor, while its interior is… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Low-mile survivors are not a new phenomenon at Barn Finds, and some show greater promise than others. Barn Finder Ed spotted this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V as a perfect example of that trend. It presents exceptionally well for… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dealer Accessorized: 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
New car dealerships make a profit on sales, but will always look at means to maximize their income. One great source of cash is the accessories market. These can be genuine components, or a dealer may have a source… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Of Only 1,500! 1960 Imperial Custom
The seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom two-door hardtop, or a “Southampton” as the hardtop was known, claims rarity with only 1,500 copies produced. My research reveals 1,498 so I’d say we’re good to go! Also claimed is a… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Low-Mileage Survivor: 1995 Ford Escort GT
If one could distill 1995 into one photograph, this might be it. OK, that’s not quite right, but a Deep Iris Metallic Escort is definitely of a time and place. This one has a mere 78,680 miles, so here’s… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored for 30 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was in its 9th year in 1978. Styling got a big refresh as the cow-catcher bumpers fore and art were now covered with body-colored urethane, which looked sleeker. Sales were solid that… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 1,817 Four-Speeds: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is listed on eBay and is currently bid to $21,600. It is listed at a reserve for a good reason by the seller, Restore a Muscle Car in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a 66k… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mom’s 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
Pontiac shifted the LeMans through several styling changes from its inception as a stand-alone model in 1963 to its final days in 1981. In its early days, the LeMans was a plain-Jane compact offered only as a two-door coupe… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
56k Original Miles: No Reserve 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
New car buyers are currently spoiled for choice if they decide to walk into a showroom to purchase a luxury SUV. It seems that almost every manufacturer will offer something to fulfill their needs, but vehicles like this 1983… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only Year In The US: 1982 Honda MB5
We have only seen one of these very unusual motorcycles here on Barn Finds in the past. They don’t come up for sale too often and are rare in the U.S. since they were only offered one year here:… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mostly Original Cruiser: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In the 1950s, most car companies offered just one size of automobile. By the next decade, compacts and then intermediates were added to the lineup of traditional full-size products. Chevrolet’s entry in the mid-size arena was the Chevelle in… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-1: 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
We see quite a few Australian classics at Barn Finds, which is understandable since we have a strong following Down Under. This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback is not the first we have seen, but it is unquestionably the… more»
