It isn’t clear why the restoration of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air stalled, but it did so back in 2000. It is one of those cases that stalled before it started, making this a blank canvas project for its… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Rare 1981 Dodge Omni 024 DeTomaso
Chrysler has a history of producing some of the most successful economy cars of the twentieth century, with the cost-effective K-platform underpinning everything from pickup trucks to wagons to sporty coupes. Sometimes the world of sensible economic choices and… more»
Luxury Drop-Top: 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Classic muscle cars from the 1960s offered new-car buyers unbeatable performance for their dollar. Potential buyers could order these vehicles loaded with luxury touches, but the reality was that they were still hard-edged performance cars at heart. If only… more»
Potential Bargain? 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe
Forty-four years is a good run for any car model, that’s how long Toyota made the Corona through eleven generations. We haven’t seen too many of the two-door versions here at Barn Finds but a few four-door models have… more»
Stunning Survivor: 1970 AMC AMX
Finding a spotless classic car that needs nothing is never a bad thing. They are the type of vehicle where a buyer can slip behind the wheel and enjoy the motoring experience, making them an attractive proposition for those… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1978 Ford F150 Ranger
While pickups from the 1940s and 1950s remain exceptionally popular, with potential buyers snapping them up quickly, those that emerged in the 1970s are also a strong proposition. These vehicles offered buyers more power, greater refinement, and a more… more»
Only 15k Miles?! 1974 Caprice Convertible
The era of the full-sized convertible may have come and gone, but if you enjoy the thought of piling four or more people in a comfortable top-down cruiser, check out this sweet Chevy! The 1974 Caprice Convertible in Mansfield,… more»
90k Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine the desirability of a particular classic vehicle, but we face no such challenges with the 1977 Ford Bronco. When new, the company struggled to sell the Bronco in respectable numbers. It was… more»
Rare Air Conditioned 1976 Triumph TR6!
It is a familiar story in the classic car scene. The seller of this 1976 Triumph TR6 never intended to own the car. He spotted it while attending a deceased estate auction and succumbed to the temptation of taking… more»
Signal Red Stunner: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEB Coupe
While old Mercedes-Benz models are not hard to find for sale on various auction and enthusiast websites, there are a few qualities that make vintage examples true standouts. Two of the more rarely seen features in the old-school models… more»
Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
40K Original Miles: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
You’d be forgiven if you’ve grown accustomed to seeing the classic Jaguar XJS shape on classifieds pages for the last several years and are now immune to its charms. I could understand that in the case of this car… more»
Must See To Believe! 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
That title is a bit of clickbait, but the seller of this 1980 Chevrolet Chevette is pretty enthusiastic about it, and probably for a good reason. It does look like a nice example but is it “AWESOME”? Maybe, given… more»
Original 327: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
While values continue to climb, affordable driver-quality C3 Corvettes are still available in today’s classic market. This 1968 example is not perfect, but it is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. It presents well and has undergone… more»
Sleeper Sedan: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
I don’t know if a person could call a car a sleeper if it’s in the brightest possible shade of red and has fancy aluminum wheels as this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T has, but hey, it’s a four-door and… more»