When this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer was new, it was by no means a cheap vehicle. Considering that it was designed to combine luxury motoring with legendary off-road abilities, that is no great surprise. With a V8 under the hood… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1926 Buick Master Six
Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that takes our breath away. That is the case with this 1926 Buick Master Six. This isn’t because it is a stunningly restored classic, but because this… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
23k Miles: 1974 Lotus Europa Special
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car that was built between 1966-75. “Federalized” versions of the car were built for the U.S. market but lost some of their aerodynamic characteristics in the process. The Europa Special, like… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Basement Survivor: 1971 Buick Riviera
Buick was not afraid of pushing the envelope on styling in the 1960s/1970s. Examples include the “swoopy” looks of the ’68 Skylark, followed by the ’71 “boattail” Riviera, including the seller’s car. Buick had hoped the change in styling… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO
While the car is a beauty, its provenance is a story unto itself. Folks, this is a genuine one-owner garage find, bought new in 1968 and left sleeping in the garage since 1978! This 1968 Pontiac GTO is located… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Find: 1930 Cord L29
When a seller lists a classic car for sale, and it receives forty-two bids in a few days, you can be pretty sure that people like what they see. That is the case with this 1930 Cord L29. It’s… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into the desirability of a particular classic car. Take this 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria as an example. Since the owner listed this classic… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
12,600 Miles? 1987 Ford Mustang GT
Hindsight can be a wonderful thing. If you had bought a vehicle like this 1987 Ford Mustang GT a decade ago and placed it on the market today, you would potentially have made a pretty decent profit on the… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
46k Mile 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car
When it comes to the question of limited edition classics, some vehicles are more limited than others. Take the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car as a case in point. The company had intended to produce a mere 2,500… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Ford Bronco
Whether we’re aware of it or not, most classic cars have led a life of adventure at some point. This 1971 Ford Bronco is no exception. It was stolen from its original owner many years ago and was only… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nice Survivor: 1971 International Travelall 1010
Seven-Up had a big ad campaign for years touting its status as “The Uncola” and it worked. At least for a while, even though sales never got close to Coke’s sales. I think this 1971 International Travelall 1010 is… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Only 37K Miles: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Clean Alfa Romeo Spiders remain one of the biggest bargains of the classic sportscar world. You can find them all day long in average condition for under $10,000, but a few dollars more tends to get you a much… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Bike: 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120
A must-have for any seasoned motorcycle collector, this 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a project bike that looks nice in the photos but is a little rough around the edges and will need work to get it back on… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
22k Mile Original: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Cole once defined the Impala as “a prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.” From 1958 and for more than 50 years until recently, the Impala would dominate much of Chevy’s production…. more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 38? 1990 Dodge Dakota Lil Red Express
Who remembers the Dodge Lil Red Express trucks of 1978-79? They were a limited production run of the D-Series trucks that had unique graphics and a police version of the 360 V8 without a catalytic converter (at least in… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • Stories • 14 Comments
Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda
Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties. And it’s not just your run of… more»
