Better late than never, but I’m finally coming around to appreciating these 80’s-era Lincoln Town Cars. Being more of a styling enthusiast, I looked at these boxy luxury sedans forty years ago and remembered the groundbreaking sleek styling of… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1-of-3: 1982 Guanci SJJ Prototype
Many individuals dream of attaching their name to a car company, but few achieve their ambition. The path to fruition is littered with pitfalls and has seen individuals like John DeLorean and Preston Tucker fall short of their lofty… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Built In Germany: 1972 Capri by Mercury
The Capri was a sporty small car built by Ford Europe in the 1970s. It was sold there as a Ford, but when it was imported to the U.S. it was offered by the Mercury Division without any corporate… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
One of the better-selling compact cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Dodge Dart. Along with its sibling, the Plymouth Valiant, the automobiles brought a lot of buyers into Chrysler showrooms. The Swinger was added to the Dart… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”
Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Highly Original Survivor: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
I’ll always have a soft spot in the old ticker for ’59 Edsels. My Aunt Lucy and Uncle Harry bought one new (a white 4-door with a red top and side spear and a black and white interior) and… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Owner: 21k-Mile 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Sometimes, you see an advertisement for an old car that seems almost too good to be true. And then you hope that it is true, because, well, it’s the internet. This ’69 Mercury Marquis has all the hallmarks of… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Alfa Romeos suffer an unfortunate reputation for rust vulnerability, and finding older examples with steel consumed by the dreaded tin worm is not unusual. However, this 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce breaks that mold. It is a rock-solid survivor… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Bring Me Home!: 1976 AMC Pacer
This 1976 AMC Pacer looks nearly every bit as new as it did the day it rolled out of the factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to take center stage for its “Me Decade” moment. Apparently, after taking that bow, it… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Another Cheap Z-Car Project! 1990 Nissan 300ZX
We see an enormous variety of classics at Barn Finds, but having two Z-Car projects crossing our desks in quick succession is relatively rare. We recently featured this 1973 Datsun 240Z, and now we get a chance to examine… more»
Oct 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
13k Original Miles: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10
I have always believed that the motoring world during the 1970s and 1980s provided enthusiasts with little visual excitement. Manufacturers managed to claw back much of the engine power lost to emission regulations, but styling had become quite conservative…. more»
