We don’t really have “basic trucks” anymore. The Silverado, F-150, and Ram…they all bloated to become way too big, luxurious, and expensive to really be a basic work vehicle. The notion of a small, cheap truck is only now… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap 1963 Datsun Bluebird Survivor
Sometimes there are listings of cars that have the entire history of the car’s development, the life stories of the main engineers and company faces, and the personal story behind the family who owns the car and how so-and-so… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rust-Free Stunner: 1955 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe Hardtop
Cars from the 1950s were renowned for two things. Many were stylish and glamorous, while many could dissolve like a soluble Aspirin at the merest hint of moisture. This 1955 Chrysler Windsor Hardtop may be stylish, but it has… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
30K Miles! 1978 Plymouth Volare Wagon
I have always wondered what a Plymouth Valiant wagon would have looked like during the last of their run, but I guess the next best thing would be a 1978 Plymouth Volare wagon. It was next in line and… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Enjoy: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was in its second year in 1968, having joined what would become the pony car “wars” along with the new Chevy Camaro. First-generation Firebirds would run through 1969 and – even though ’69 had an extended production… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
When a person keeps a vehicle of any description for more than four decades, you can be pretty sure that the car in question means something special to them. That is the case with this 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 44 Comments
1725 Original Miles! 1979 Lincoln Continental
OK folks, hold on to your hats. Yes, this is a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car with only 1,725 miles. The original owner bought it and stored it in a Tennessee warehouse. Why? Not disclosed, but what is disclosed… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original 302: 1970 Ford Bronco
I’ll wait while you slip out to your shed or barn to see whether you’re sitting on a potential fortune. If a quick look reveals a First Generation Bronco, you could be laughing all the way to the bank…. more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Torino 500
We’ve seen a few examples of the Ford Torino cross our desks in recent months here at Barn Finds, and their condition has varied widely. Some have been pristine vehicles that need nothing, while others appear to be on… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Custom Cab
The seller seems to have struck gold when he unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet C10 Custom Cab hidden away in an Alabama barn. Not only is it a solid survivor, but its engine bay still hosts its original and healthy… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Fully Documented: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Finding any classic vehicle that has five decades under its belt and comes with a known and fully documented ownership history tends to be reassuring. When the vehicle in question can also serve as a reliable daily driver, that… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked For 35 Years: 1969 Pontiac GTO
When I discovered the listing for this 1969 Pontiac GTO on our tip list, I started looking at other examples that have been covered here at Barn Finds. The commonality that I discovered is how many are non-modified, plain-jane… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
38K-Mile Two-Stroke Triple: 1967 Saab 96
Bidders are hot for this 1967 Saab 96 triple, it’s a low-mileage original car that has had a recent restoration. That’s unfortunate in my world as I would much have rather seen it in original-original condition with the original… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
V6 Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford reinvented its once successful “pony car,” the Mustang, in 1974. The result was a smaller, more fuel-efficient automobile that came about at a most opportune time. But the car no longer was built for speed as many Mustangs… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Never Unwrapped: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 16 Genuine Miles!
If you’re like me, you harbor a deep desire to have enough money and space to assemble your dream garage. Tastes vary, so no two dream garages will ever be the same. If I were in that fortunate situation,… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Original Paint: 1988 Yugo GV
I always consider myself to be a fortunate man. I have had the privilege to drive some pretty desirable classic cars during my life, but there are still a few that remain on my Bucket List. Some of you… more»
