Chevy’s popular personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, got its first redesign in 1973 when all General Motors’ mid-size cars got an extreme makeover. GM described the new pillared bodies using frameless doors and windows as “Colonnade” styling. From… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
37k Documented Miles: 1978 Datsun 620 Deluxe Pickup
UPDATE 02/13/2022: We’ve seen a few vehicles arrive on our desks in recent weeks here at Barn Finds that I would class as “repeat offenders.” That means that we have featured them before, and they have either failed to… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V8/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
UPDATE 02/13/2022: It seems that the owner of this Camaro RS didn’t strike gold with his previous listing because the car has popped back onto the market. It appears that nothing has changed, although he seems more certain of… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unmolested Classic: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
It seems that while almost any First Generation Mustang will grab the attention of potential buyers, the desirability increases when you’re talking about a spotless Boss 302. This 1970 model presents superbly and is an original classic that needs… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from 1949-96, making it the longest-running American car nameplate when it was discontinued. Except for the Imperial, often a separate make, no car that Chrysler built was more opulent…. more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Kombi! 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! And today, instead of the usual Aston Martin or Porsche, we have a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D estate or kombi (or station wagon as we usually call them). This very sharp-looking wagon is… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Datsun 610
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the cars that helped the Japanese manufacturer begin to capture market share in the U.S. On these shores, the cars were known as the Datsun 510 and 610 as it wasn’t until the… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
40 Years Owned: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is special for a few reasons, not the least of which is being in the long-term care of the current owner for 40 years. It sports original paint and is a desirable European-market example that… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Good Buy? 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
SUV sales are about 50% of all vehicles sold in the US today with sedans way down in the 20-22% range. I don’t know what the percentage of luxury SUV sales are but this 1988 Jeep Grand Cherokee would… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1-of-1: 1978 Chrysler Valiant CL Sedan
When you look at the automotive landscape today, it is hard to believe Australia was once the home to a vibrant vehicle manufacturing industry. The halcyon days were probably the 1970s when Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Leyland (and its… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ready To Cruise: 1959 Ford F100 Styleside
UPDATE 2/11/2022 – This old farm truck sold for $6,600 with 53 bids! The new owner moved it to Hudson, New York where they got it street-ready and cleaned it up. It’s ready to cruise now and has a… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 1986 Buick Regal Presidential Edition
The G-Body Regal is about as well recognized as any classic car out there, and most collectors would likely claim to know its many forms off the top of their heads. But this 1986 Buick Regal shows us there’s… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
All Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that looks aren’t everything, and that is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. Not only is it a stunning car, but it features the most potent drivetrain combination that Chevrolet offered in that model year…. more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1951 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
UPDATE – You knew that this 1951 Chrysler Imperial Convertible would show up again after it disappeared so quickly after we featured it back in January! I just ran across the listing and it has made the trip from… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Grandma’s Car? Low-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Next to “pony” cars and other compacts, personal luxury automobiles may have been the most sought-after cars of the 1960s. Pontiac already had the Grand Prix for several years, so Chevy joined the bandwagon in 1970 by introducing the… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1-Of-494: 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe
Plymouth Volare buyers had a few more choices than Plymouth Valiant buyers had but whether the Volare was as popular or as good as the Valiant was, that’s another story. There were certainly some growing pains for the first… more»
