Seldom seen here on Barn Finds is a Rolls-Royce. But this one is too good to pass up. It’s a 1978 Silver Shadow II that’s been dormant for a few months because it needs brakes. The body is good,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pontiac Collection For Sale: Mr. GTO’s Cars
Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
When they get a few years under their belts, classic pickups can often look old and tired. Finding an original and unmolested example that presents well and is rust-free can be a challenge, especially if you are on a… more»
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Second Banana? 1970 Dodge Super Bee
When it comes to listing Chrysler’s muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dodge Super Bee is sometimes overlooked. It was produced for only four years and was widely outsold by its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner…. more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
41K-Mile Shorty: 1987 Chevrolet G10 Van
What I wouldn’t have done to own this 1987 Chevrolet G10 van back in the band days. Although, that would have been tough to do since my band era was several years prior to 1987. This beautiful shorty van… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 Of 1? 1959 Studebaker Scotsman NAPCO 4×4
The seller says that this 1959 Studebaker 4E3D-12 Scotsman NAPCO 4×4 pickup was found on a ranch in the high, dry desert climate of Colorado and it looks like a very cool beast of a truck. They have it… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
40K-Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88
This 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Town Sedan may have been the entry-level model for the Delta 88 series, but it was far from being an economy car. And, I’m not talking about it being an economy car as in… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V-Twin Survivor: 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
We have only seen two 1973 Moto Guzzis on Barn Finds which is surprising given how popular motorcycles are here. We always learn a lot from the readers and I expect that to be the case again with this… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco
In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Arizona Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door
For decades, the 1957 Bel Air was the undisputed king of Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range. However, its siblings have begun to claw back the lost ground, with original and unmolested examples becoming highly sought. That description could apply to this… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
40k Documented Miles: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
We’ve been fortunate recently at Barn Finds to have a few low-mileage and unmolested classics appear on our desks. That description is appropriate for this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 because not only does it present superbly, but the seller… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Vehicle styles have changed dramatically since the 1950s, with different trends appearing, disappearing, and re-emerging. The exception is the tailfin, which disappeared forever at the end of the 1950s. While it may not appeal to everyone, the squarer body… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
13k Original Miles? 1975 Ford Maverick
Finding an affordable classic that needs nothing or could serve as a solid foundation for a project build can be challenging. However, this 1975 Ford Maverick might be worth a closer look. It is probably not the most glamorous… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Incredible Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4
At the time they were made, this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4 was reportedly the smallest SUV that they offered. It’s hard to grasp that today with so many tiny SUVs swarming around on the roads. The seller… more»
