Probably no car better encapsulates the late-1950s buying public’s love of fins than the 1959 Cadillac. The enormous fins and bullet taillights remain as instantly recognizable today as when these classics were new. After falling out of favor during… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 6, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
The 1966-67 Chargers didn’t sell all that well, perhaps because they looked like overgrown pony cars. The Charger was redesigned in 1968 along with all the other B-bodied Chrysler products and the nameplate finally took off, more than tripling… more»
Sep 6, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
35k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Nova Survivor
1979 marked the end of the line for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Nova, and it was also the final year that the Nova was produced as a rear-wheel-drive automobile. Even though it was the last year for its generation, Chevy… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
34k Mile Nova Alternative: 1974 Buick Apollo
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to compete across all lines (the imported Opels weren’t getting the job done). So, in 1973, they cloned the popular Chevy Nova and called it Apollo, named after the Greek… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Indy 500 Pace Car: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT
The Chevy Beretta was an FWD, 2-door sports coupe built between 1987-96. It was designed by the same folks who brought you the Camaro and Corvette of the same era. It was built on the L-body platform that also… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some vehicles have been strong performers in the classic market for so many years that you must wonder if they will ever fall out of favor. Corvette fuelies and 1st generation Mustangs instantly spring to mind. So does the… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Imagine for one moment that you were the successful bidder on this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. What would your first order of business be? The paint is tired, making it a prime candidate for a cosmetic restoration. However,… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 52 Comments
1,589 Mile 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible
We regularly have cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds where we wonder what their backstory is. This 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham Convertible is a perfect example. You must wonder how the car has remained so… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
It seems that most of the Trans Ams that Pontiac built in the late 1970s wore Starlight Black paint. That makes this Cameo White example a refreshing change. It isn’t perfect, but it is a rust-free vehicle that could… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Affordable Classic? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI
Sometimes it seems like an impossible mission. Some enthusiasts wish to park a classic in their garage but finding an affordable option that doesn’t require significant work can be the equivalent of spotting an automotive unicorn. For someone searching… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Amazing 16k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1977 Ford Thunderbird goes to great lengths to emphasize the vehicle’s originality. It is claimed that this car is as it was the day the original lady owner took delivery. It has never been buffed,… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Three-Named Survivor: 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu
And you thought that badge engineering was confusing today, how about during the time of this 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu? That’s three different names, three different car companies, and three different countries of origin. This nice original triple-decker… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Modified Police V8: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge has always been the performance division of Chrysler, so when interest in muscle cars waned through the 1970s, Dodge went a different direction. They built a limited-edition pick-up truck that was unlike anything else in their portfolio and… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Survivor Sedan: 1986 Chevrolet Chevette
One of the more challenging aspects of writing about cars is leaving your biases somewhere other than on your written pages. And when it comes to a Chevrolet Chevette, such as this 1986 example, that becomes a tough row… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
V8 Drop-Top: 1991 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Affordable Mustangs of any description are becoming harder to find, and the later Fox-Body examples have been some of the best-performing in the classic market in recent times. That could make a good one a sound financial investment today,… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
348 Tri-Power: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
I’ve often sat and contemplated whether there is any such thing as automotive perfection, and that is a question that is difficult to answer. A car that ticks all the right boxes for one person might leave another feeling… more»
