The zeal and vision of Pontiac General Manager John Z. DeLorean (yes, that DeLorean) energized designers of the 1969 Grand Prix to reinvent the sporty upscale two-door in the vein of popular pony cars like the Ford Mustang and… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
36k Documented Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Ford produced 188,899 examples of the Pinto during 1978, and you will still occasionally see them battling gamely in the cut-and-thrust that is part of the modern motoring world. While some will present well, others survive thanks to equal… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra Spider
Electing to part with a classic that you have owned for many years can be a tough decision, but it is one that has been made by the owner of this 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra Spider. It presents impressively for… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Vintage Camping Classic! 1966 Volkswagen Type 2
The Type 2, also known as the VW Bus and – later – the Vanagon, was a microbus that came to signify the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. These were versatile vehicles that could even be fitted… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Gucci Edition: 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout
It’s hard to tell what freaky fun and frivolity is hiding inside this classic dark green colored 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout. It’s sort of like those people (and, you know who you are) who wear bright and colorful socks… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve Wonderful! 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
Sometimes it seems that the third-generation (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1985 IROC Z28 example, is the Rodney Dangerfield of Camaros, they get no respect. Everyone is caught up in the original first-gen (’67-’69) and early second-gen (’70-’73)… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
3-On-The-Tree! 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Beginning in 1962, the Fairlane series of Ford automobiles would be downsized to fill a new niche, the intermediate, sandwiched between the full-size and compact product offerings. The Fairlane would get reskinned in 1966, gaining stacked headlights like the… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Florida Drop-Top: 1983 Ford Mustang Convertible
The third generation of the Ford Mustang would continue its use of borrowing from the corporate parts bin. As a result, it was based on the larger Fox platform that was developed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original 425: 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop
Some cars blend into the background like an automotive chameleon, while others make a bold statement that is impossible to ignore. As you look at the photos of this 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop, you probably won’t be surprised to… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
35k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
For the 1980 model year, Pontiac elected to drop its large-capacity V8s from the Trans Am range. That left buyers to choose between two pretty asthmatic motors that were unlikely to set pulses racing. However, the company decided to… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Daily Driver
When any classic vehicle goes to auction and attracts twenty-one bids in under two days, you can be sure you’re dealing with something desirable. That is the case with this 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Pickup. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nine-Passenger 1966 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
Chevrolet Impala sales were down every year from 2010 until the end of production in February of 2020. Sadly, consumers clearly want SUVs, trucks, and crossovers rather than actual cars and the sales numbers don’t lie. The seller has… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Well Documented: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
When a classic car could potentially command a six-figure value in the current market, a documented history is essential if the buyer is to protect their investment. That is what is available with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe…. more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Zimmer Conversion: 1987 Chevrolet S-10
A lot of vehicles that show up here on Barn Finds are ones that I say, at least to myself, here’s something we don’t see every day, and they’re typically my favorites. I’m a fan of the Chevy S-10… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
8k Original Miles? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are times when writing for Barn Finds involves a very careful balancing act. This is especially true when the subject of an article is a car where the owner states that it is a genuine 1-of-1 example or… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One of a Kind? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The 1966 model year was a banner one for Ford, with more than 2.2 million vehicles rolling off their production lines. More than 25% of those wore the Galaxie badge, but only 27,454 were the Galaxie 500 Convertible. That… more»
