Regarding collecting cars, some enthusiasts subscribe to the notion that you should aspire to own either the earliest or the latest versions of a certain model. The earlier models are almost prototype-like in their design, with some features that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
640 Original Miles! 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
There’s rare, and then there’s rare; and then there’s ridiculously rare with delivery miles. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 falls into the last category, as it’s not only basically new in the wrapper with just 640 miles on the… more»
Nicest One Left? 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX
Another luxury car with blackwall tires, this 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX could sure use some tire bling. White walls would make a world of difference on this car, I’m not sure why an owner (or seller) would… more»
57K-Mile Survivor: 1982 Chrysler Cordoba
Looking great in Glacier Blue Crystal Coat and a Cream-colored padded landau vinyl roof, this 1982 Chrysler Cordoba appears to be even more base-spec than any brochure shows, with blackwall tires and dog dish hubcaps. I like that look… more»
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Locating an original classic that provides a few options for a buyer to consider is tempting. Such is the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans am. It presents nicely as an unmolested survivor, but lifting its presentation with fresh… more»
Supercharged Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Releasing a new model is always a calculated risk, but it is more so when the company is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. However, Studebaker rolled the dice in 1962 when it released its Avanti. It was… more»
6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet
Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»
31k One-Owner Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1977 was the final run for the second generation of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, retaining its beautiful Collonade styling just before it headed to the chopping block the following year, with the results including a 15-inch reduction in length… more»
BF Auction: 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4
This 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4 sure checks off a lot of boxes! It’s well-optioned and equipped with the Ranger package, 390 V8, Style Side Bed, and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. The seller purchased the truck over 20… more»
63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
Personal Luxury Survivor: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
A fun fact for trivia night is that Chrysler offered a 1970 Newport Cordoba model, a special trim level for the full-sized Newport that is rarely seen today. Most of us are more familiar with the mid-sized B-body personal… more»
Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88
Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»
Update: 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer Diesel
UPDATE – This four-speed 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer diesel pickup is for sale again almost two years after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Troy, Missouri, and the… more»
1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»
Original 4 speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the GTO to be the first muscle car. Introduced in 1964, it certainly was popular. This 1966 Pontiac GTO is located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. If you can say the name of this small town, you get a… more»
















