When Chevrolet slotted a V8 under the hood of the C1 Corvette, many people believed that it was that moment that transformed the vehicle into a genuine sports car. They upped the ante in 1957 by adding fuel injection… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare Rally 1.6 4-Speed? 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
After a rocky history with the Vega, Chevrolet was looking for its replacement by the mid-1970s. The result was the Chevette, a simple, no-frills subcompact car that would see more than seven million variants built around the world between… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block V8 under the hood of the Chevelle in 1965, they created one of the world’s great muscle cars. When they upped the ante with the 454 in 1970, that only served to reinforce this… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
At General Motors, the 1977 model year would be the only time that an intermediate model was larger in every dimension than a full-size model. Within Chevrolet, that meant the Monte Carlo was bigger than the B-body Impala/Caprice/Impala which… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare GTUs Equipped! 1989 Mazda RX-7
It has the engine that goes Hmmm. But this 1989 Mazda RX-7, owing to its GTUs trim, goes Hmmm with some bite. It is one of only 1,100 produced so this RX-7 is a rare bird with an impressive… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
New Lift Kit, Wheels, Tires: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevy Blazer K5 was a full-size sport utility vehicle (before the term was commonly used) built between 1969-94. It was the smallest full-size SUV within the GM C/K family of trucks. The K5 designation disappeared after 1973, although… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor Turbo Z: 1984 Dodge Daytona
This 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z is a nicely kept survivor with just 41,000 miles on the clock. The Turbo Z was a respectable performance car when new, and they’re hard to find today in condition like this. The… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mile Survivor: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I love getting out into the wilderness as much as the next person, but I don’t see why you shouldn’t make such journeys in comfort. That is the experience that is on offer with this 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer…. more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Of A Kind? 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Claiming that a classic car is unique is easy. Proving it can be another challenge altogether. That could be one of the tasks that the buyer of this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible will face. Its original owner not only… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Owner: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
There will be times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicle will seem to tick all of the right boxes. That seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
78k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The very nature of the Ford Pinto means that it is becoming difficult to find good examples in today’s market. Conceived by the company as affordable and essentially disposable family transport, many served out their useful life reliably. When… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Datsun 280Z
There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in bringing a car that was destined for the scrap yard back to life, but there is certainly something to be said for a beautifully preserved classic that needs… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1-Of-12: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Rarity is always going to be a subject that ignites debate in the classic car world. Take this 1971 Torino GT Convertible as an example. It presents superbly, and while it might not be perfect, it is a turn-key… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Potential Bargain: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. They are generally equipped with fizzy little engines that deliver surprising performance from a modest capacity. They are also prone to developing significant rust problems if not treated with care. It… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Cape Cod Barn Find: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo Spiders aren’t exactly uncommon finds, as the company seemingly sold a ton of them when they were new. The Spider is the one Alfa Romeo model that will still appear in your local self-service junkyard fairly dependably,… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Factory AC: 1979 International Scout II
With the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco – good or bad – it would be fun to see what a modern interpretation of the Scout would look like now. They’re both pretty hot sellers right now, at least first-gen… more»
