Can we forgive Toyota for burying the sporting ambitions of its Supra in the Celica at launch? The Celica was a spritely and economical competitor offered up against Ford’s Mustang, but when Toyota gave it the “Supra” treatment for… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Showroom Survivor: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Want to drive the results of a mad scientist-type car designer’s vision, but not put all your kids’ college funds at risk? Then a Bricklin SV-1 might be your ticket. Check out this listing here on craigslist for a… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
24k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Ford Pinto was often criticized due to issues suffered by early vehicles. They were viewed as disposable items, and many found their way to scrapyards decades ago. However, this 1973 Station Wagon is a genuine survivor that has… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Supreme Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham
Just as GM’s full-size B-body cars got the shrinkeroo applied for the ’77 model year, the colonnade intermediate A-bodies were dealt the same hand for ’78. It was a big deal at Oldsmobile because the Cutlass colonnades, the ’77… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Perfect Survivor? 1996 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk
We’re no strangers to bold seller claims at Barn Finds, although most typically revolve around exceptionally low odometer readings. However, when someone describes a classic with twenty-eight years of active service under its belt as “perfect,” it deserves close… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Update: Parked 23 Years – 1988 Yugo GVL
UPDATE – This 1988 Yugo GVL is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on craigslist in Palmdale, California and they’ve dropped the price from… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
84k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
The AMC Eagle was a ground-breaking vehicle that offered owners a sure-footed driving experience, courtesy of its all-wheel-drive configuration. They have demonstrated excellent lasting power, and we’ve seen a few cross our desks over the years at Barn Finds…. more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Did It Sell? Rare 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
The Catalina was Pontiac’s bread-and-butter car for four decades (through the 1950s and into the early 1980s). It might be considered the GM division’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. With a redesign in 1971, the Catalina sported an all-new… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Four-Door Survivor: 1965 Dodge D200 Crew Cab
Can a vehicle be a survivor if it’s been repainted? If not, maybe the title should be Four-Door Project rather than “Survivor” as this one has clearly been painted, right over dents and rust and everything else. I always… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Overhead Cam! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Limelight Green with a gold interior and a dark green convertible top. That’s how this 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Blossomwood, Alabama left the factory, according to its body tag, and that’s what you see today. On top of that,… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Pristine Neue Klasse: 1967 BMW 2000
When you think of vintage BMWs, the first car that comes to mind is typically the iconic 2002. This sporting two-door continues to be a sought-after model for fans of 60s- and 70s-era European classics, and for good reason…. more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Original Paint! 1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback Five-Speed
What kind of bike did you have when you first learned to ride? Mine was a lemon yellow Sting-Ray, with a sparkly seat, girly streamers off the handlebars and a white basket in front. That little Sting-Ray was a… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Californian: 56k Mile 1968 Jeepster Commando
If you’re the type of person craving a vintage off-roader but don’t feel motivated to tackle a restoration, this 1968 Jeepster Commando deserves a close look. Recently liberated from a Californian collection where it spent years in a dry… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Super Sleeper? 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile had a major hit on their hands when they launched the Cutlass Supreme in 1966. A 2-door hardtop at first, the Supreme would go on to become one of Oldsmobile’s best sellers – and the best seller in… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Final Year Survivor: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk
Locating an unmolested, meticulously maintained classic is high on the list of many enthusiasts, and this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk ticks those boxes. This final-year example presents extremely well, and while its listing has generated interest, this… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
38K Mile Time Capsule: 1984 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac was once the “Standard of the World” for luxury transportation. Then, in the late seventies, a portion of the luxury car market split, with many younger buyers opting for European luxury cars with more aggressive handling. Cadillac attempted… more»
