To quote a recent film, a thing isn’t beautiful because it lasts. There may be no better illustration of this pearl of wisdom than the Dodge products of the late 60s and early 70s, upon which reddish-brown flowers bloom… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Affordable Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic car that could be one of the bargains of the year. C1 Corvette “Fuelies” will always command premium prices, and if they are pristine, these can easily change hands for six-figure sums…. more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Three-Door 1959 International Travelall B-100
If ever there was a time when I wanted to have a photo of the VIN and data plate, this is it. This second-generation International Travelall is listed as a 1962 model which it clearly isn’t due to the… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Radwood Ready! 1985 Jaguar XJS
As an unabashed Jaguar XJS fan, I was pleased when fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to this gorgeous find submitted by reader Pat L. Not only does this XJS appear to be in beautiful shape, it… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve LT-1! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The person who buys this 1971 Corvette might have some choices to make, but the good thing is that none of these decisions are urgent. That means that they can take their time to ensure that they choose the… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
21-Window Conversion: 1967 Volkswagen Bus
This is a new one on me: a 13-window 1967 Volkswagen Bus that’s been converted to a coveted 21-window model. That’s certainly one way around the major cost of entry for the desirable 21-window models that have gone off… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
40k Mile 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
If the original 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra gave strong hints that Ford had rediscovered its performance mojo, the 1996 edition seemed to seal the deal. Buyers suddenly found that they could slip behind the wheel of a Mustang that… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Italian manufacturer Maserati has built some achingly beautiful cars over the decades, but their offerings from the 1980s probably won’t rate as their most stunning in the eyes of many. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder,… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Poncho: No Reserve 1985 Pontiac Fiero
The seller has this project 1985 Pontiac Fiero in front of a nice little Buick Special in a double storage unit and it looks like something that I would do, and have done. A lot of us have squirreled… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rust-Free Montana Truck: 1987 Dodge Ram D150
This 1987 Dodge D150 shortbed pickup has a great look, doesn’t it? It’s as if it may have been a forest service truck or a similar agency pickup. Being from Montana appears to have saved it from rust, although… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Desert Survivor: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Pat L. sent us the lead on this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am. The car is located in Yucca Valley, California near Palm Springs. The seller is asking a reasonable price of $13,000 and the car is listed here on… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Star Of Arion: 1983 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo
The early-1980s was a great time for those of us who were looking for something different, especially from Japanese manufacturers. I mean, I love a K-Car but give me a 1983 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo any day. The seller has… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fuelie Racer: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
While a steady diet of barn-found cars is what one would expect on Barn Finds, we deviate from time to time to marvel at other automotive categories that are generally not found in barns or garages. Today, we have… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Brougham Calienta: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham is a rare “Caliente” edition, basically the top billing for one of these if you had the hunger to own a luxury car in the height of the malaise era. While the Toronado nameplate… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Clean & Ready! 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Ford did something unusual from 1984 to 1986. Rather than a great big honking V-8 in a Mustang GT aimed at folks that wanted to put their foot down and hold on, the SVO version was intended to compete… more»
Aug 8, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Custom 6×6: 1961 Dodge Power Wagon W500 Dump Truck
Most people think of the Dodge Power wagon as more of a normal pickup, but the W500 option was just a cab and chassis for the owner to customize. In this case, a dump bed and large winch were… more»
