We used to joke in high school that the Lincoln Continental was as long as a city block. This car is listed here on eBay with a Buy It Now Price of $16,000. The seller has also included a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
31K Mile: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
For $572, you could add the Z-28 Special Performance Package to your 1970 Chevrolet Camaro and, among many upgrades, receive the all new LT-1 350 cubic inch V8 engine. This example might be one of the nicest survivors at… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Turnpike Cruiser: 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
The 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham was a big, powerful, luxurious car that was as close to a Lincoln Continental as you could buy with a Mercury badge on it. Though a mere three inches shorter than the Lincoln, the… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
13k Miles! 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Pace Car
When Chevrolet introduced the third-generation Camaro for the 1982 model year, it had little resemblance at all to its predecessor on the outside, although it continued to ride on the General Motors F-Body platform. Its initial reception was overall… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
I have sometimes wondered whether the First Generation Mustang bubble will ever burst. Given the history of these vehicles in the classic market, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon. In fact, I suspect that even when the… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
29k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1981, the curtain was set to drop on Second Generation Chevrolet Camaro production. Tightening emission regulations meant that the Z28 version was no longer the fire-breathing monster that had it had been a mere decade earlier. That didn’t… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Museum Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental
I’m not sure how you feel, but I have always believed that while preserving classic cars is essential, designers and manufacturers never intended their creations to spend their lives as museum pieces. That has been the fate of this… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Taken at face value, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a two-owner survivor that remains original and unmodified. It has 45,000 original miles on the clock, and its numbers-matching V8… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find: 1979 Ford E350 Van Pickup Conversion
This 1979 Ford E350 custom van/pickup/RV hauler appears to be similar to a Cabriolet or Centurian conversion but I’m not positive if it is one or not. I don’t see any badges or logos, but it sure is unique…. more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas
When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has recently removed it from long-term storage. It is an original and unrestored classic that needs very little to take it to the next level. It features no aftermarket additions… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale
We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo
There’s no doubt that a mere 6,080 examples of the Jeep CJ-5 rolled off the production line during the 1982 model year. It is unclear how many of those were the Laredo variant, but that total production figure suggests… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit
When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
19k Mile Cream Puff! 1985 Buick LeSabre Limited
The fifth generation Buick LeSabre spanned model years 1977 to 1985, nearly the entire malaise era, a low point during which American auto makers struggled, sacrificing horsepower and smooth operation to meet emissions requirements and market demands for higher… more»
