The Chevy Camaro has had the honor of pacing the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 an almost record nine times (the Corvette beats it with double the appearances). Usually, the manufacturer of the pace cars creates several (or… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Estate Find: 1956 Plymouth Fury
I have often lamented the lack of imagination displayed by modern car makers. Their engineers and design department can produce ground-breaking vehicles dripping with technology. However, those cars are often let down by uninspiring names. That wasn’t the case… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Muscle Truck? 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
Dodge would be a real contender for the title of having made the first muscle truck, whether it was the Dodge L’il Red Express or the much earlier 1964 Dodge D-100 Street Wedge. This 1989 Dodge Dakota may not… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Whole Collection For Sale!
Billed as “unusual,” I guess “usual” is a relative term. Buicks, AMCs, Mercedes-Benzes, customs…all of these are legitimate classics in their own right, and most seem to be in decent condition. Special thanks to Britt Boughey for letting us… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cheap Exotic? 1984 Maserati Biturbo 5-Speed
The term “cheap exotic car” may seem like the world’s biggest oxymoron. Maybe it should be “cheap entry to owning an exotic car”, or “a cheap way to end up in the poor house”. Truthfully, this 1984 Maserati Biturbo… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
California Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The dream of Presidential hopeful Herbert Hoover for Americans in 1928 was “a chicken in every pot”. With slight modification, that’s GM’s mantra from the 1960s and 1970s: “a 350 cubic-inch engine in every driveway”. The engine, in various… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Western Survivor: 1974 International Scout II
We don’t normally see an International Scout with the top off for some reason. Maybe because it’s not exactly an easy one-person task to disconnect it, wrestle it off, and then store it someplace while you ride around in… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Daily-Driver Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
One day I hope to own a pickup truck. And when I do, I’d want a “Daily-Driver Survivor” just like this 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside. It has genuine and authentic (and unpretentious) written all over it, inside and out…. more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Soft Corinthian Velour! 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The company that once boasted that there would never be a small Chrysler reluctantly backtracked and gave us the “smaller” 18-foot-long Cordoba. Not to mention having one of the most memorable advertising campaigns of all time. This 1979 Chrysler… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
429 Powered! 1970 Ford Country Squire Wagon
On Thursday evening, someone—hopefully a family—will own a beautiful 1970 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon to take them on summer vacation. That’s when the eBay auction for this spectacular piece of suburban history ends. I can guarantee that wherever… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4-Door Hardtop: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size model sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size models (Impala, etc.). Over the years, the second generation of the automobile has become one of the most often cloned… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was a different kind of personal luxury car. It deployed front-wheel-drive more than two decades before it would become the norm with most U.S. automobile production. This second-generation edition from 1973 is a… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turnkey Classic: 1940 Buick Super Coupe
Recently, we’ve seen a few examples at Barn Finds of situations where genuinely passionate owners have elected to downsize their collection. That is the case with this 1940 Buick Super Coupe, and its next owner will be slipping behind… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Last Year: 1966 Studebaker Daytona 283 V8
The last-year Canadian Daytonas are easy to recognize with the new grille and single headlights. I don’t know about you, but this car is pretty desirable for me being a last-year two-door car with a V8. The seller has… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
True Barn Find: 26k Mile 1966 Pontiac GTO!
Three letters…G…T…O! This is a true barn find that has been stored away for over 30 years untouched. You will be stepping back in time when you cruise the roadways in this all original classic that has only 26,786… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Thirty Years Stored: 1979 Chevrolet G10 Short Van
Need a van for work or fun? You won’t go driving off too quickly in this project 1979 Chevy G10 Shorty, but at the asking price, it might be worth a whirl. This G10 is offered for $5,000 here… more»
