UPDATE – This Newell is surprisingly still for sale considering its fantastic condition! I admit to really wanting a motor home to tow my racing car to events and this one fills the bill (but my racing budget is… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Amazing 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 409 Survivor
Seemingly too good to be true, this absolutely gorgeous 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air “409” survivor needs nothing obvious to be a show-winner or terrific driver! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidding has reached $25,300 but has… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sporty Swede: 1969 Saab Sonett V4
1970-74 Saab Sonett IIIs come up quite frequently here on Barn Finds; I’ve written about three of them myself. Its predecessor, the 1967-69 Sonett V4, is not quite as common, with only 1610 produced over that three-year period. After… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
80k Mile 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By 1971, the writing was clearly on the wall for the First Generation Mustang. The company managed to sell an impressive 149,678 cars in that model year, but this figure was well short of the dizzying heights of only… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Series 1: 1970 Datsun 240Z
You don’t have to say much more than “Series 1 Z car” to catch the ears of Datsun/Nissan enthusiasts everywhere. The earliest models remain the most coveted, and they’re sure-fire bets for a healthy return should you find one… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
When you consider the production totals for 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 Convertible rates as a relatively rare beast. A mere 2,286 examples rolled off the Chevrolet line for that model year out of an SS 396 production total… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Exceptionally Clean 1990 Suzuki Swift
You buy a car primarily for transportation, right? Sure. Car enthusiasts don’t. Generally, we buy a car because it’s fun to drive, or historically significant in some way, and never shall enthusiasts and the general population meet. How do… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
50K Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Monza
Last week we covered this 1976 Chevrolet Vega and bandied about possibilities for the way that Chevrolet could have solved the issue of the Vega’s ignominious motor. Well, they were sort of working on it with a concurrent and… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ready To Go: 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon
UPDATE 10/11/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon didn’t have a lot of luck with his last listing, so he’s having a second go at finding a buyer. Our own Russell Glantz spotted… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Two Year Restoration: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna S3
This 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna is a desirable Type S3 model, and the seller has just performed what he claims is a two-year frame-on restoration. This is an interesting choice in vehicle to perform an extensive refresh on, as… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the backstory could be. This 1957 Bel Air is a perfect example of that phenomenon because these have remained a staple of the… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beautiful Driver: 1967 BMW 2000CS
This beautiful 1967 BMW 2000CS is a rarely seen model from the company’s early days of its mainstream presence in the U.S. While most collectors get excited about the later 3.0CS with its more attractive nose fuel-injected inline-six powerplant,… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: Genuine Ford Rally-Pac Gauges
I never criticize reproduction parts because high-quality items can add the perfect finishing touch to any restoration. They also can be essential when certain things are made from “unobtainium.” Ford’s Rally-Pac gauges from the mid-1960s are a perfect example… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
63k Genuine Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Coupe
When an owner makes a bold mileage claim for their classic car, I tend to tread carefully. However, when that seller indicates that the claim is documented, that’s a different kettle of fish. That is the case with this… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
All Original: 1972 Honda Z600
When Honda introduced the Z600 to world markets, it stated that it saw the vehicle as the first step in becoming a serious player in the global passenger car market. Many people rolled around on the floor in fits… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Owned For 50 Years! 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The thought of owning a classic car for half a century is something that most of us have never considered. The longest that I’ve owned one is a decade, and I considered that an achievement. The owner of this… more»
