As a mid-size automobile, the Buick Skylark was produced over two generations from 1964-72. It was usually a top-seller for the GM division and was trimmed similarly to Oldsmobile’s Cutlass and Cutlass Supreme. The 1970-72 “notchback” editions are some… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jan 18, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Flying Fishbowl! 1980 AMC Pacer
American Motors was an automaker that would think out of the box as needed to stay relevant. A case-in-point is the oddball 1970-77 Gremlin, while another is the 1975-80 Pacer. The latter was an upside-down bathtub-shaped compact that had… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
New Original Stock: DIXCO Hood Mounted Tachometer
OK, let’s mix it up a bit and skip the sum of a car’s parts and just talk about the parts, specifically, the tachometer. Way back when there were certain manufacturers, like Pontiac, that thought it would be a… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
As the 1980s evolved, vehicle manufacturers extracted improved performance from their beloved V8 engines that had been strangled in the previous decade. However, they were also turning to the art of aerodynamics to complement their engine developments. Nowhere is… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
43k Original Miles? 1962 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sports Coupe
Here’s a well-preserved 1962 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Sports Coupe (that’s a mouthful) that looks pretty shiny and spiffy to be 60 years old. It’s had one recent repaint to its original Cirrus Blue and Provincial White, its interior is… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
19K Original Miles: 1994 Ford Mustang GT
The SN95 Ford Mustang continues to be one of the best muscle car bargains out there at the moment, in my opinion. They are cheap and cheerful, and build quality is nothing to write home about, but if you’re… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
From the era when the Continental part of the name was dropped from the Mark VII series of cars, this 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC appears to be one fine car for being over three decades old now. The… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
1 of 847: 1948 Lincoln Continental Club Coupe
My high school Government teacher had one of these behemoths in his garage in the mid 70s that he was hoping to restore. He let me look at it one day because he knew I was an old car… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
30k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
We see our share of tidy Fox-Body Mustangs here at Barn Finds, but this 1990 LX is something a bit different. It is an original survivor that appears to need nothing and presents superbly. It has a genuine 30,000… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza
This may not be the Oldsmobile that comes to mind when someone says, “Quick, name an Oldsmobile!” That doesn’t mean that a lot of people don’t have good memories of a car like this 1986 Oldsmobile Firenza two-door coupe…. more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
3 Rows! 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon
By the time this 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagon was born, wagons were on their way out and the SUV was on its way in. And if you’re like me, you miss the former, as most wagons sat low… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
3-Seat Survivor: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was often overshadowed by Oldsmobile’s equivalent, the Vista Cruiser. Both had a raised roof with extra glass and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. They were produced over three generations (1967-72), although the later… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
63k Mile Survivor: Rare 1967 Morris Mini Estate Wagon
Well, here’s another cool car I’ve never seen up close and personal. That’s because not many were ever exported to the States and the seller guesstimates there may be less than 10 of these Morris Mini Estate Wagons currently… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1973 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
The Scamp was a new model for the Plymouth Valiant line beginning in 1971 and they were basically a Dodge Dart Swinger body with a Plymouth Valiant front end and grille. The seller has this 1973 Plymouth Valiant Scamp… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 Owner: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Some times you have to pay a little more to get originality but I have rarely heard an owner complain after they take delivery. This is a one owner, completely stock 1987 Buick Grand National. This car struck fear… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
26k Original Miles: 1966 Pontiac GTO
We all dream of the moment when we open a barn door to find an iconic classic hiding in the gloom. The owner of this 1966 Pontiac GTO hit the jackpot when he unearthed this classic that had been… more»
