There’s no confusing Dodge’s first Magnum with the one that came next, this one was based on the B-platform that gave us the Cordoba, Charger, Monaco, Fury, and Chrysler 300. The next Magnum would be the muscular wagon that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Top Of The Line: 1949 Cadillac Imperial Sedan Limo
When you hear the name “Imperial”, you probably think of ChryCo’s Imperial, a trim level that morphed into its own brand starting in 1955. But before that time, and dating to the 1930s, Cadillac used the “Imperial” designation on… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E
The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left? One-Owner 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was treated to its first redesign in 1970 and the sleek, fresh look would carry the car for another 11 years. But it was delayed by three months in getting into production, so the 1969s had… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
87k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
If you asked ten enthusiasts to nominate their ideal type of restoration project, you would almost certainly receive ten different answers. Some relish the prospect of dismantling a vehicle to the last nut and bolt, while others prefer turnkey… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Long-Term Storage: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
Like many classics, certain Cadillac models are more desirable than others. The stakes are pretty high when the attention shifts to a Biarritz Convertible from the 1950s. This 1956 Biarritz recently emerged from long-term storage and is a rock-solid… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
Sometimes a classic car doesn’t need spotless presentation and mirror-shiny paint to walk away with show silverware. Take this 1959 Plymouth Belvedere. It is an original and unmolested survivor with aging paint. However, it struck a chord with patrons… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Running Barn Find: 1955 Imperial By Chrysler
Chrysler began selling the luxurious Imperial in 1928. But, in 1955, they attempted to better market themselves against Cadillac and Lincoln by spinning off the Imperial as a separate make. They were still built alongside the Chrysler New Yorker… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible Sportsgrain
We’ve seen a few examples of this unique and/or unusual model in the past here on Barn Finds, but none in this bright color of Scorch Red. One account is that there were 965 two-door hardtop cars and 175… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Survivor! 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
The elegant Mercedes R107 (“r” for roadster) arrived in 1971, following the popular “pagoda” W113. Though it was a roadster and marketed as a personal luxury car against other sporty contenders, the R107’s underpinnings were not derived from the… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1970 Hurst/Olds W-30
After a three-year absence, the Hurst/Olds landed in Oldsmobile showrooms for the 1979 model year. It was a welcome return, with 2,499 buyers taking one home before year’s end. Our feature car is a tidy survivor, but the original… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Fun Driver: 1969 EMPI Imp Dune Buggy
Dune Buggies are designed to be classics providing unsurpassed enjoyment. Combining bulletproof mechanical components with a lightweight fiberglass body guarantees sparkling performance and reliability. It means that the owner will spend more time behind the wheel than beavering away… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cross-Ram Collectible: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The ’61 Chrysler 300G is, without a doubt, a blue-chip collectible. The Forward Look era was winding down, and the 1961 model’s dramatic fins would soon be clipped. With those distinctive canted headlights and a Ram-Induction 413, however, this… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1969 Berry Mini-T Dune Buggy
We often find that certain vehicles are a “feast or famine” proposition at Barn Finds. We can go for months without seeing a single example of a particular vehicle type, and then a few will land on our desks… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Frills Transportation: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
The Chevy II/Nova was Chevrolet’s more conventional compact car of the 1960s (compared to the Corvair). After a successful launch in 1962, the cars were redesigned in 1966 and took on more of a square-ish look. They weren’t quite… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
41K-Mile 1973 Chevrolet Suburban Custom 454 V8
The words long, low, and mean describe this 1973 Chevrolet Suburban Custom C10, and not mean in a bad way. Anytime I see that a GM vehicle has a 454 V8, it seems impressive but this almost three-ton rear-wheel… more»
