The Lamborghini Countach is undoubtedly one of the most significant Lamborghini ever produced, and also one of the most important sports cars ever made, period. The Countach needs no introduction here as it was as celebrated for its styling… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4
This 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT isn’t perfect, but it is a tidy classic with a healthy V8 and the ability to transport its occupants deep into the wilderness. It could also function as an effective tow vehicle or… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Wild Styling: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix 400
Occasionally, a classic that appears to be a total package crosses our desks at Barn Finds. Such is the case with this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix. It presents beautifully and is loaded with luxury features. However, the freshly rebuilt… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bright Orange 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
If you were a teenager in the 1970s or 1980s, there’s a fair chance you tooled around in a VW Beetle. That’s because zillions of them were around and they were cheap as dirt. Detroit finally began to seriously… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 Convertible
The demise of Pontiac makes preserving the best the brand offered more critical than ever. Otherwise, future generations will have no insight into the marque that spent years as the unofficial performance brand of the General Motors empire. However,… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Gas Miser: 1992 Geo Metro Convertible
The elfish Geo Metro amounted to one of the nine lives of the Suzuki Cultus, a car that was badged variously as the Suzuki Swift, the Chevy Sprint, and the Pontiac Firefly from 1985 to 1989. General Motors, partnering… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Replacement V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Although I admit to leaning towards vehicles wearing a Blue Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. That means I will always respect vehicles from other manufacturers. This philosophy allows me to embrace and admire… more»
Feb 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Meticulously Maintained: 1985 Oldsmobile 442
The Fifth Generation Oldsmobile 442 marked the end of the line for the iconic badge. It wouldn’t disappear permanently for a few more years, but these were the last produced on a rear-wheel drive platform. This 1985 model presents… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Running Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold more than a quarter-million Nova’s in 1969, the car’s best year since 1963. Nearly two-thirds of them had a six-cylinder engine, so buyers were still interested in fuel economy over luxury or muscle. This ’69 Nova is… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
77k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
When searching for a C3 Corvette to park in their garage, potential buyers are spoiled for choice. The market is awash with candidates, but this 1972 model stands out from the crowd. It probably isn’t perfect, but it would… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Olds Diesel V8: 1981 Chevrolet Impala
From its debut in 1958, the Impala was one of Chevrolet’s top-selling cars for more than 60 years. In 1965 alone, more than one million of them found new homes. But during 1981 and 1982 (as best we can… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 55 Years: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe
Here’s a real Rip Van Winkle. This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe two-door coupe went to sleep in 1969 and is only just waking up now. Fortunately, it took its long nap indoors and looks pretty much the way it did… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Low Miles? 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
Though the Lotus Esprit was produced for twenty-eight years in 22 variants, fewer than 11,000 examples were made in total. The cars were handbuilt by a slender workforce at Hethel, Norfolk, UK, at the rate of about one per… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes, a classic appears on our desks at Barn Finds that ticks so many of the right boxes for potential buyers that the auction action is inevitably intense. Such is the case with this 1972 Corvette Convertible. It is… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sale Pending: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Two Door Sedan
Have you ever had a buyer tell you that they will take your vehicle, but you are left in that uncomfortable purgatory where you can’t sell the car but you don’t have the cash in your grubby little hand? … more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Second Time Around: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500
Here’s something that doesn’t happen often at BF, and that’s (intentionally) reviewing a car that we have covered before. In this case, it’s a 1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 that was for sale in June of 2021. It appears,… more»
