What do you get when you cross a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro with a 1957 Chevy fiberglass kit from Easy Rods? A Belaro, of course! This is not one of the first these cars we’ve seen, as our own Scotty… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Canary Yellow Survivor: 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4
UPDATE 12/05/2021: Hope springs eternal, which seems to be the case with this 1980 Toyota Pickup. This is the third time that the owner has listed this classic. It has failed to reach the reserve on both occasions, so… more»
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
60k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
This 1968 Pontiac Firebird is one of those classics where it is hard to determine its strongest attribute. It presents well as an original survivor, it has 60,000 genuine miles on the clock, and the owner is offering it… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Restored 1969 Ford Ranchero 302
There are times when I look at vehicles like this 1969 Ranchero, and I wonder how a new version would sell if Ford were to produce it. Would it be a massive sales hit, or would it be a… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Donation: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic car scene for decades. That is a trend that doesn’t appear to be set to change anytime soon. Therefore, when one hits the market and is offered… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1967 Subaru Sambar Mini-Caterer 500
I thought that I knew the Subaru 360 family pretty well but I have never heard of a factory catering truck. At 9′-8″ in length for the entire truck, a person could almost haul this truck in their full-sized… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There is so much to like about this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 that it is difficult to know where to start. It presents superbly and features one of the most desirable drivetrain packages that you could order in… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4WD Pioneer: 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon
The seller considers this super clean 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon to be his own personal barn find, as it’s been in his barn for the last several years sitting unused. The Eagle Wagon was a pioneer in the truest… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
First Gen GT: 1987 Ford Escort GT
It’s hard to believe how clunky the Ford Pinto was compared to its replacement, the Ford Escort. They’re quirky and cool and I wouldn’t mind owning one, or two, but compared to this 1987 Ford Escort GT they were… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Survivor Cat: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
While the Ford Mustang has proceeded in a predictable direction over the last 57 years (except maybe for the Mustang II hullabaloo), its corporate cousin, the Mercury Cougar went all over the board, ultimately ending up somewhat the way… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
78K Original Miles: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Regular readers will be aware that I harbor an enormous soft spot for the Jaguar E-Type Roadster. I can’t help but agree with the late great Enzo Ferrari when he described it as the most beautiful car ever created…. more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
283 Dual-Quads: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Judging by the company that it keeps, the owner of this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette has a soft spot for performance vehicles. This classic has occupied its current place for most of the last 35 years, but the owner has… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Discovered By Wayne Carini: 1968 Toyota Corona
Most of us know Wayne Carini or know of him as the host of TVs Chasing Classic Cars. He really seems like a nice guy. I had the pleasure of visiting his shop in Portland, Connecticut a few years… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1995(!) One-Owner VW Beetle!
The final “traditional” (read that as rear-engined) VW Beetle sedan sold in the US left the dealership sometime in 1977 (the convertible soldiered on until 1979). However, traditional Beetle production continued until the last one was produced in Mexico… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare One-Owner 1976 Jensen GT
Here’s a car that we don’t see too often, although we have seen seven of them here at Barn Finds over the last decade or so. This is a 1976 Jensen GT, made by Jensen-Healey. The seller has it… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
When I first saw this 1966 Mustang Fastback, I thought it was a nicely restored classic. However, the truth behind this car is that this is an original and unrestored survivor. That makes its overall condition pretty amazing. This… more»
