When Oldsmobile released its Eighth Generation Ninety-Eight for the 1965 model year, it represented a clean slate design. Virtually nothing carried over from the previous model, and the buying public rewarded the company with sales of 92,406 cars. However,… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
39k Original Miles and No Reserve! 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One owner! 1992 Subaru SVX
Once upon a time, Subarus were weird. You might think they’re weird now with their horizontally-opposed pistons and plastic cladding…but their first car in the North American market was the 360. They also brought us the masterpiece of the… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Wonderfully Preserved 1971 Ford Bronco!
How is it that a 1971 Ford Bronco has survived this crazy world and its’ elements so long, yet remained so eye-catching and structurally sound? A lot of love, that’s how! With only 42K actual miles, this Bronco is… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth De Luxe
ENDING SOON! Reader Shawn C has been collecting cars for a long time, but he’s decided the time has come to start thining down his collection. So, to kick things off, he’s decided to auction off his lovely 1950… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Slant-Six Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Duster
One word that most people wouldn’t use in the 1960s to describe the Plymouth Valiant was “sporty.” So, Chrysler set out to change that by developing the Duster for 1970, a fastback coupe that was all-new from the windshield… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Puma GTE
Every few months, it seems another one of these unusual Volkswagen-based Puma GTEs shows up for sale. Most of the time, they are project-grade cars that somehow made its way to the United States, usually the work of a… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unrestored 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon
With classic station wagons growing in popularity, solid project candidates will always attract plenty of attention. For those enthusiasts not in a position to tackle a project build, vehicles like this 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire are worth a… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Low-Mile Micro: 1991 Geo Metro Convertible
The appeal of the original Geo Metro convertible to small car collectors is one of the more interesting phenomena of the early 90s hobby car era. The Metro is the definition of a car that has a cult-like following… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Personal Luxury: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Offered only in two-door form, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo signaled the style and sophistication of the driver starting with its debut in 1970. The model underwent two revisions to get to the third generation, which ran from 1978 to… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4WD Survivor: 1981 AMC Eagle SX4
American Motors was constantly trying to be different to stay relevant. They would conjure up cars that the competitors hadn’t yet figured out, like the Eagle. Based on the Hornet/Concord, the Eagle was a compact four-wheel-drive passenger car built… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rich Corinthian Leathers! 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba of the 1970s is best remembered today for its marketing hype. In one commercial after another, Ricardo Montalban would hype the Cordoba’s “rich Corinthian leathers,” but there were no such things (the Cordoba had the same… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Land Yacht Survivor! 1979 Lincoln Continental Coupe
“Batten down them hatches, we’re about to set sail!” This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is one titanic-sized car- and it only has two doors! Being a ’79 puts it the end of an era as Lincoln hopped on… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
21K Miles! 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
By 1990, all things automotive were starting to shrug off their ’70s induced malaise as they redeveloped some sporting intentions. Buick hit a grand slam in the ’80s with the Grand National and over at Ford, they had a… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Just 18,000 Miles! 1965 Buick LaSabre Convertible
You have to wonder how a 57-year-old automobile manages to go through three owners and yet accumulates only 18,000 miles? That’s the claim for this 1965 Buick LaSabre convertible whose mileage is said to be verifiable. We’re told that… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
78k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
We’ve seen plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this Firebird appears like a breath of fresh air. It offered its original owner a satisfying driving experience without the “in your… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
