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»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unicorn Dune Buggy! 1969 Meyers Tow’d
You’re looking at a rare ride! This kit car is from Meyers. You might be familiar with their most popular model, the Manx. Meyers manufactured other bodies meant for VWs, too. This is one of fewer than 900 ever… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Dad’s 4-Speed: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the sporty Hawk series that dated to the mid-1950s. It was also the most luxurious variant and competed with the Ford Thunderbird and Pontiac Grand Prix. Unfortunately, when Studebaker… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Minimal Malibu: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
If you were on a budget in 1970, you may have bought a Chevelle just like this one. Malibu. Four doors. Six-cylinder engine. Automatic transmission. Two-tone paint. And that’s probably it. And relatively few of these body code 3569… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Honda Prelude SH
Honda management announced at the dawn of the 1970s that the company was focusing on becoming a major player in the passenger car market. Many people struggled to suppress their laughter because while it had produced quirky and interesting… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
82,000-Mile Original: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
The last “big” Grand Prix was wildly popular in 1977 with over 288,000 hitting the streets. Given the nearly-new condition of this example, you could be forgiven for thinking that no time has passed at all.
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
400 Ram Air/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge
When Pontiac released the GTO “The Judge” in 1969, buyers could initially order their new purchase in any color they liked…as long as it was Carousel Red. The company added additional shades later that year, but Carousel Red became… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Ragtop: 1987 Renault GTA Convertible
We have only seen five Alliance-based Renault GTAs here on Barn Finds over the years, and one of those was mine. The weirdest part is that none of those five GTAs were convertibles as is this 1987 Renault GTA… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Ford Mustang
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their reserve! Some cars appear on the market, barely creating a ripple. They will then disappear and aren’t even a distant memory. However, Ford’s First Generation Mustang rewrote the rule book. It created… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garaged 14 Years: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
The first-generation Bronco has been on fire (not literally) for quite a few years now. They’re one of the darlings of the collector vehicle world in either original spec or modified and “cut”, as in the wheel wells in… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Needs Batteries… 1999 Corbin Sparrow EV
This 1999 Corbin Sparrow has a few things going against it as far as being a popular Barn Finds car/motorcycle/trike/whatever-it-is. It’s an EV, and it’s not lost on the masses that Barn Finds readers, in general, aren’t just apathetic… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One-Family-Owned! 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4
This 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4 is the equivalent of a unicorn carrying two politicians reaching across the aisle on their way to the we’ve-finally-achieved-world-peace celebration. It’s rare, maybe even rarer than any of those other things, for sure… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1
The Studebaker Avanti market has grown confusing. Three vintage versions are available – the R1 which is normally aspirated, the R2 with a supercharger, and the rare R3 – bored out and also supercharged. While we almost never see… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
“Iconic” is one of the words that many believe is overused in the classic world, but there are probably none more appropriate when describing the 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.” Initially conceived as a low-cost package allowing the GTO… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original 327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Originality and documentation are sometimes difficult characteristics to find when searching for a project candidate, but this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe ticks those boxes. It retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, while the Dealer Invoice and Protect-O-Plate add to… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 With 1,024 Original Miles
Many enthusiasts are passionate about classic motorcycles, and machines like this 1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 ignited their love for two wheels at a tender age. The Trail 70 represented an excellent entry point for young people to develop… more»
