I must take my hat off to the current owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442. They acknowledge that the photos in their listing are poor, but show a willingness to forward better shots to interested parties. It is an… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although the claims about some stretch credibility. However, this 1981 Corvette is an exception, because the seller states that its odometer reading of 40,000 original miles is documented. It isn’t… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Slightly-Built 400 V8: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom
Wearing the fanciest of four “Tu-Tone” paint options, the “Combination Tu-Tone Option” in Cream and Dark Brown Metallic, this 1979 Ford Bronco Custom appears to be in nice condition. The seller says it was repainted eight years ago and… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rust-Free Driver: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The term “era” has picked up some steam as of late thanks to the most recent Taylor Swift concert tour, but I think it applies to more than Ms. Swift’s musical evolution. We all have car eras. When I… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
440 Powered and All Original 1973 Dodge Monaco
During its earlier years, the Dodge Monaco spent much of its lifespan as the brand’s top model and was still a step above the Polara in the lineup for 1973. This full-size offering seemed to have all the right… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Grand Tour: 1972 Triumph Stag
It is sometimes difficult to determine how profound the impact of mainstream media exposure can be on the popularity of certain cars. However, there are times when it is glaringly obvious. When “The Grand Tour: One for the Road”… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Award Winner: 1950 Chrysler Imperial
“They’re only original once.” How many times have we heard that line? It is true of this 1950 Chrysler Imperial that has collected a selection of show trophies courtesy of its overall condition as a genuine survivor. The seller… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
French Delivered: 1989 Range Rover
This 1989 Range Rover might only have 53,000 miles on its odometer, but it is fair to describe it as a well-traveled classic. After rolling off the line in Solihull, England, it commenced its active life plying the roads… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
4-Speed Performer: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
At the end of the 1960s, mid-size muscle cars were starting to take it on the chin from insurance companies. That created opportunities for compact performance cars like the Chevy Nova Super Sport which came with small displacement engines…. more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Turbo Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body. However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
“Lady-Owned Rust-Free” 1980 Honda Civic DX
“Lady-owned original California and Florida rust-free” is how the seller describes this 1980 Honda Civic DX hatchback and it looks solid. Well, other than not quite being rust-free, there’s some bubbling rust in the bottom right corner of the… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Running Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom Tudor
Ford was one of the first U.S. automakers to release a whole new line of cars after World War II. The 1946-48 editions were largely warmed-over pre-war automobiles, but the cars were redesigned in 1949 to help meet the… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
428 4-Speed! 1967 Ford XL Convertible
If there was ever a box-checker, this is it, at least for lovers of 1960s Fords. Stacked headlights aren’t for everyone, but I’m a huge fan of the third-generation Galaxie series, and when it’s a convertible; even better. How… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
440 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon With Tow Package
In those hazy hours of daydreaming (and there have been many in my lifetime), I’ll muse on random questions such as what I would have bought in 1967 if I were 25 years old, or what Cadillac I’d buy… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Oregon Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
The seller says this 1981 Chevrolet Chevette is originally from Oregon and that’s my personal favorite area to find vehicles that aren’t rusty from road salt or burnt to a crisp by endless sunshine and 100-degree temperatures for months… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
FOUR by FOUR Edition: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Many of you remember 1978. Some of you weren’t born yet, but for a good portion of the Barn Finds family of readers, we were alive, and coincidently, Stayin’ Alive was still a big-selling record that year, back when… more»
