It’s rare to extract a barn find that emerges from storage in outstanding condition. That’s the perils of a barn find: yes, it will be virgin and untouched, and that’s great (or at least untouched for the last few… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
265 V8 Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you were old enough to be watching TV in the mid-1950s, chances are you saw a Chevy commercial featuring Dinah Shore. She was the voice for the “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” advertisements. No cars better fit… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
California 4×4: 1975 Jeep Cherokee
Like most vintage SUVs, the Jeep Cherokee SJ has become a symbol of classic styling and has increased in popularity dramatically over the past several years. While the Jeep Wagoneer had similar features, the Cherokee SJ was built from… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Low-Mile Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
With some classic cars, beauty is more than skin deep. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It presents superbly externally, and things are equally impressive when you delve below the surface. It is an original… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Hidden away in this garage amongst an enormous collection of classic car parts is a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible that shows promise for its next owner. It presents nicely and drives just as impressively. The buyer could enjoy this… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
50k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro by Berger
While most new car dealerships are created equal, some utilized special ordering systems to park something special in their showroom to entice potential buyers through the door. Some of these dealerships are instantly recognizable throughout the classic world, but… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find: 1979 BMW 733I
This 1979 BMW 733i is a survivor we don’t see all that often, wearing very pretty Bahama Beige paint and presenting very well with under 100,000 original miles. Known by its internal chassis code as an E23, the early… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swivel Bucket Seats! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
1974 was a bad year for U.S. automakers, and especially ones like Oldsmobile that didn’t offer any real economy cars. The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 drove up gasoline prices and steered car buyers to smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles…. more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
The original owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Impala ticked many desirable boxes on the Order Form when they ordered this classic. The result is that this car comes nicely equipped, with the highlight being the fantastic 409ci V8 engine…. more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
71k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to determine its strongest characteristic. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. Not only does the car present superbly, but it… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
302 V8 Survivor: 1971 Ford Torino
The Torino was Ford’s mid-size entry from 1968-76. It began as the top trim level on the Fairlane and later carried the torch for the whole intermediate line-up. Restyled for 1970-71, they carried fuselage styling inspired by supersonic aircraft… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tidy Off-Roader: 1965 Ford F-100 4×4
Finding a classic pickup that is in good condition, would happily cruise on the open road, but can plunge its occupant deep into the wilderness, can be a battle. That is what appears to be on offer with this… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 22 Comments
Never This Nice: 1984 Ford Bronco ll
The Ford Bronco II is part of that appealing class of light-duty SUVs that burst onto the market in the 1980s before the clowns at Consumer Reports started sticking their noses in things like extreme-handling-rollover-attempts and oh-gee-how-did-the-floormat-get-wedged-under-the-accelerator testing. Yet,… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1964 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
While it is by no means a hard and fast rule, older pickups tend to fall into two broad categories. You will find genuine cream puffs that have never worked a day in their life. Others will look pretty… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL R-Code
If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1963 intent on buying a Galaxie 500 XL with genuine performance credentials, this car would have been as good as it got. It is a numbers-matching R-Code Galaxie. That means that… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Potential Bargain? 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
The last of the hidden headlight first-generation Toronados, this 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado looks like a great project car. This Powder Blue front-wheel-drive two-door beauty has been in storage for a few years but we don’t know exactly how long… more»
