Stunning. That’s the best word that I can use to describe this 1970 AMC AMX. The presentation of this classic pony car is close to perfect because the owner has only recently completed a restoration on this gem. It… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1991 Ford F150 Lariat Short Bed
It doesn’t seem that long ago that if you wandered out to buy a new pickup, you would drive home in pretty basic transport with few creature comforts. However, manufacturers began to recognize that buyers might respond positively to… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
When Smaller Is Bigger: 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
In the wake of the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, U.S. automakers began downsizing their mid-size and full-size cars to be more fuel-efficient. For the Chevrolet Impala and Classic, their turn came in 1977 when the cars got bigger… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
17k Mile: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1969 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette is reported to have traveled only 17,000 miles since it was new. The Corvette looks to have been well cared for and is painted in burgundy with a black interior and black convertible top…. more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Color: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Finding a solid C2 Corvette project car can be a battle. Production numbers were reasonably respectable, but as is often the case with any motor vehicle, the introduction of the C3 saw C2 values tumble. That means that many… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some classic cars arrive on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is easy to guess their fate. However, some can be vehicles like this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. There’s no doubt that it would benefit from some… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback claims that it has accumulated a healthy collection of “1st-in-Show” trophies, and when you look at its overall presentation and condition. It is a claim that is easy to believe. It has… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32
The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
15k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel-drive sporty hatchback produced by Chrysler from 1984-93. It was built on a platform derived by the K-Car which helped bring the company back to solvency in the 1980s. This upscale version called the… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Cream Puff: 23k Mile 1982 Toyota Corolla
When someone tells you they have a cool Toyota Corolla, it may seem like an oxymoron. You’d likely picture a front-wheel-drive econobox with a gutless engine, known for clogging up the road on your daily commute. However, thanks to… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 18k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it was introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was the first U.S production car built with front-wheel-drive since the Cord in 1937. Fast forward to 1983 and the car was in the middle of its third generation. A… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Top Flight: 1967 Learjet 24D Flight Simulator
How many times have you wanted your own Learjet? It’s almost every day for me and for many others who travel on the crazy no-rules wild west roads of 2021. This one can’t fly though, it’s a 1967 Learjet… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dealer Find: 26k Mile 1973 Volvo 1800ES
A teacher on Long Island bought a brand new Volvo in 1966 and loved it so much that he drove it 3.25 million miles before his death in 2018. The story of Irv Gordon is fascinating, and I highly… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Redbird Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
The biggest thing to happen to the Pontiac Firebird in the 1970s was probably its role in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Though the Trans Am was popular in an era where muscle car demand was waning, sales… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Finding a classic car that ticks all the right boxes can be challenging, but this 1970 Corvette Convertible goes pretty close. It is an unrestored and original survivor in excellent condition. It is loaded with many of the more… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador
This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»
