We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is up with the best. Although it rolled out of the factory in Norwood, Ohio, it is a Canadian-delivered car. That means that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
22k Original Miles: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Station Wagon
Rightly or wrongly, the Chrysler LeBaron released in 1977 is considered the company’s First Generation model. That is technically correct because it was the first time the company applied the badge to anything but an Imperial. This generation also… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1972 Cadillac Eldorado
In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadores heard tales of a South American king who regularly covered his body in gold dust before washing it away in a nearby lake. They named the town he ruled El Dorado, which literally translates… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo Terrific: 1996 Volvo 850 R Estate
Although Volvo survived for decades on a reputation for producing safe but conservative vehicles, the company demonstrated the ability to create some potent models. One such vehicle was the 1996 850 R Estate. It took family motoring to a… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 93 Comments
The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Round Two: 1935 Hillman Aero Minx
In December of last year, Barn Finds author Jim O’Donnell covered this right-hand drive 1935 Hillman Aero Minx, then priced at $18,500. Maybe two times is the charm because here she is again on Facebook Marketplace, but now on… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original 326/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac LeMans
The seller claims this 1965 Pontiac LeMans is an original barn find but supplies no information on the circumstances under which it was discovered. It is undeniably a stunning car featuring some desirable factory options that should equate to… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Even The Clock Works! 1969 Saab 96 Deluxe
It’s hard to believe that the Saab 96 was still being produced during the same era that the space shuttle was in production, and it went away just a year before the first shuttle flight in 1981. It seems… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida
A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Although I’m unsure if I would class it a genuine flip, this 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible has returned to the market after less than a year in the hands of its current owner. It spent most… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 73 Comments
COPO Survivor: 4k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
Larry D found us a COPO Chevy! It’s a nasty-fast Camaro, right? No. Or a Chevelle? Wrong again. It’s a Chevrolet Chevette, a 1977 model. If you want it, look here on eBay, but be prepared to pay up…. more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Time Capsule: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Studebaker Avanti offered here on eBay is a gently worn example with substantial survivor credentials. The car is bid to $14,100, reserve not met, and it can be driven a short distance away from its home in… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
C4 Collection: Low-Mileage Corvette Auction
Apparently, a collector with a thing for Corvettes decided to buy a wide variety of C4 models and keep them in near-perfect condition. Going all the way back to the first production run of the C4 to the final… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Rare Interior? 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
The line between a genuine classic and a humdrum car can be fine. Most people wouldn’t immediately consider a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham fits into the former category, but this car deserves a closer look. Considering its age,… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Toyota Corolla SR5
Toyota launched the Corolla subcompact in 1966 and it’s still going strong today. I had a stripped-down ’77 Corolla for a couple of years back then and it was a solid, but unspectacular little car. Its third generation debuted… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
42K-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
The seller refers to this 42,000-mile 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport sedan as a barn find, and then they tell about all the work that’s been done to it, including new paint. I would have loved to see it in… more»
