While I tend to prefer original and unmolested classics, I will accept a vehicle with modifications if the person involved has integrated any changes into the original vehicle design. While this 1963 Corvette is mainly original, there are a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
30K Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
GM has had a lot of hits over the years, and certainly their share of misses too. But their efforts are not for lack of trying. One of those efforts was the two-seater, mid-engined Pontiac Fiero (1984-1988). A car… more»
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mini Corvette! 1959 Yard-Man Go-Kart
Yard-Man was a Michigan company that started in the lawn-mower business in the 1930s. By the 1950s, they had ventured into other products, like go-karts that resembled miniature Chevy Corvettes. Rumor has it they were largely consumed as promotional… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1966 Chevrolet C20 Chassis-Mount Camper
We have seen quite a few unique chassis-mount campers here on Barn Finds over the years but I couldn’t find one like this unique 1966 Chevrolet C20 chassis-mount camper without the truck doors! It almost looks like a trailer… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Inside Out Woodie: 1948 DeSoto Suburban
It wasn’t only General Motors that built Suburbans. In 1948, DeSoto offered this really cool eight-passenger vehicle. It’s here on eBay in Glendale, Arizona with a $60,000 Buy It Now.
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Small Gem: 1956 King Midget Model II
The seller has this King Midget Model 2, or Series 2/II listed as a 1958 but the company had moved on to the Model 3/Series III by 1957 so I’m putting it in the 1956 category. They have this… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
47k Mile Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Euro
The Lumina was Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive mid-size car, produced over five generations from 1989-13. Its Euro edition had sportier accommodations, a V6 engine, and some suspension upgrades. We’re told this is 1992 Euro is a one-prior owner car whose… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Charlie’s Angels Car? 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy.”… Three little girls? It was a different era I guess. The seller of this 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia thinks that it may have… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Brand New? 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner
Coincidentally enough, I was just at a huge vintage snowmobile show today in the upper Midwest so when I ran across this 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner listing, I couldn’t resist. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
394 V8 Beauty: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
Through most of the 1960s, the Starfire was Oldsmobile’s version of a full-size performance car. It was powered by a factory-tweaked V8 engine and sported leather-trimmed bucket seats with a console and floor shift. This 1964 edition has spent… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
28k Original Miles! 1977 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, with Ford’s timing being spot-on as the buying public was starting to embrace the idea of a compact car with an inexpensive price tag. The Maverick began its… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Robert Redford’s Racer: 1968 Porsche 904
The Porsche 904 is one of the most iconic of the company’s factory racers, known the world over for its on-track successes. Porsche does a better job than most of making its competition vehicles available for privateer purchase and… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Regular readers will be aware that I place a great store in the concept of long-term ownership of classic cars. That tends to indicate that the vehicle in question has been treated with respect over an extended period. That… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1973 Mercury Montego GT
Some classic cars will tick more of the right boxes than others. Potential buyers need to determine where their priorities lie and whether that car meets their needs. This 1973 Mercury Montego GT is such a car. Its overall… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rebuilt 390: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special
While not as prevalent as they once were, there are still a bunch of hardy souls who think nothing of sliding a camper onto the back of a classic pickup and hitting the road for a life of high… more»
