While we’ve seen a few examples of the Celica Sunchaser appearing on our desks at Barn Finds over the years, drop-top conversions produced by American Custom Coachworks Ltd are far less common. This is surprising because the company rolled… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Flathead V8 With Patina! 1949 Ford Coupe
The 1949 models were the first new cars offered by Ford since the end of World War II. The 1946-48 versions had been retreads of their pre-war cars. Because of pent-up demand, Ford would build more than 1.1 million… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
53k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy Nova was redesigned in 1968 and buyers would respond favorably as production increased by more than 70%. Surprisingly, sales of the Super Sport edition would drop by more than 45%, perhaps because only two engines would be… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
The Cadillac Eldorado nameplate dates to 1953 and – until 1967 when it became a front-wheel-drive personal luxury car – was often a convertible produced in lower quantities. It was always at the top (or very near the top)… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Heavy Half Survivor: 1978 GMC Sierra Grande
This 1978 GMC Sierra Grande has a great story – so great, in fact, the truck goes by the name of Virgil, a shout out to its long-term owner. The GMC is the “Heavy Half” model, which is the… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Oddball: 1970 Siata Spring
The Siata Spring was a 2-seater roadster built by Italian car builder Siata as a spin-off of the Fiat 850. Introduced in 1967, it featured retro styling with a mock upright radiator grille, separate wings, and headlights, and running… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mercury Marauder Powered 1958 Ford Ranchero
When it comes to utes, Chevrolet’s El Camino always seems to be the scene-stealer. Of course, Ford beat Chevrolet to the punch, two years earlier, with their Ranchero, and today’s find is a first-gen from 1958. Not featured often… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
80k Mile Unrestored 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air
Well sir, here’s an interesting one and timely, since trick or treat season is just around the corner. The seller doesn’t share a lot about this pumpkin orange 1952 Bel Air. Only seven photos and a brief description: unrestored,… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unreal Garage Find: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
While we all covet barn finds, even better is finding a forgotten vehicle with incredible clues to its past still visible. This 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser is a time capsule, but not for the typical reasons of being perfectly… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Amazing 31 Mile 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
We appreciate Jeff A bringing this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra to our attention. The car has only 31 miles on the odometer which is basically delivery miles since new. So what is a brand new 1993 Ford Mustang… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Golden Treasure! 1973 Chevy Corvette L48
You’d better hurry if you want this beautiful 1973 Corvette as the opportunity to buy it will be gone in less than a day! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where a couple of bids have bumped it… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Factory Touch Screen: 1988 Buick Reatta
Modern day “barn finds” or “garage finds” are interesting to me because in a way, they’re barometers of what might be collectible down the line. If a car found in a preserved state that’s less than 50 years old… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Only 3,500 Miles? 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Wagon
Regular readers will know that when it comes to classic cars with low-mileage claims, I like to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. That is the case with this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon. The… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 83 Comments
Two-Wheeled Find: 1970 Schwinn “Apple Krate”
Memorieeeeeees, like the something something of your mind… misty watercolored memories, of the 1970 Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate that you had as a kid… Maybe you didn’t have one back then but with this one, shown here on eBay… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1-of-14? 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon
Over the years at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few examples of vehicles where someone has that thought that transforming a sedan or sports car into a station wagon would be a good idea. Some of these efforts have… more»
