If Luke Skywalker were to find his way to Planet Earth, what do you think the chances are that he would choose a vehicle like this 1986 Pulse Autocycle as his personal transport? This is a quirky vehicle that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
Perfection is hard to achieve, but this 1971 Dodge Super Bee gives it a fair shake. When you look at every aspect of this car, it is hard to find anything not to like. It appears that it would… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Turn-Key Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
When a person decides to enter the world of classic car ownership, the list of choices that they will need to make is enormous. Do they tackle a project build, or should they plump for a turn-key vehicle? This… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Originality Abounds: 1987 AMC Eagle 4X4
Before SUVs really took off you had multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) like the American Motors Eagle. Not seen often anymore, they had their dedicated fans, and today, we have uncovered a very sharp-looking 1987 station wagon example with 97K miles… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Preserved Pickup: 1964 Volkswagen Single Cab
The word “patina” does get tossed around a lot, but in this case, I think it’s justified. This 1964 Volkswagen Single Cab pickup is a real-deal survivor with no previous attempts made to correct the paint or otherwise restore… more»
Jul 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Spotless Restoration: 1951 MG TD
This 1951 MG TD has undergone a meticulous frame-off restoration, and no aspect of the car has escaped the owner’s attention. Now there isn’t much left to do but for a new owner to hit the road and enjoy… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Purple Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO
As a 10-year-old CCN (Certified Car Nut) in 1965, I thought it was a banner year of styling for Detroit. The Big Three all had good-looking, restyled models; many with stacked vertical quad headlights and new cool, metallic paint… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restore Or Restomod? 1976 Pontiac Ventura
Sometimes, a basic car project is all we’re looking for. This X-Body GM is one of those cars and a lot of parts were shared with Chevy’s Nova and other cousin cars. This 1976 Pontiac Ventura can be found… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
One of Three: 1972 Lamborghini Miura SVJ
The Lamborghini Miura is one of the most sought after Italian sports cars ever made. But like all things that reside in a sort of rarified layer of car collecting, there’s always a way to make it better, and… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Le Mans Connection: 1978 Holden Torana A9X
I’ve had the privilege to write about several examples of the Holden Torana A9X here at Barn Finds, but this car is something very different. It was a car that was born out of a desire for international racing… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Best One Left? 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS
You wouldn’t think of preserving a Chrysler LeBaron GTS, and I suspect the owner of this one didn’t set out with that plan in mind. But I could see someone buying one of these new and believing, truly, in… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Vintage A/C! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was born in 1961 as a performance edition of the Chevy Impala with bigger engines and limited production. For 1962 and beyond, the SS became more mainstream and an appearance package with any engine choice. The… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
396 V8 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The 1968 model year would be the fourth for the Chevy Caprice and its third as a standalone series. It was introduced in 1965 as a gussied-up version of the Impala, just as Ford did with the Galaxie and… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina With 6,300 Genuine Miles!
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it will leave us struggling for words. That is the case with this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. Its presentation is superb, but that is the… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Mechanically Rebuilt: 1995 Toyota 4Runner Limited
It seems with each passing year, the original Toyota 4Runner becomes more and more cherished, now to the point that clean examples of the second- and third-generation models are fetching strong money. While the first one may stand apart… more»
Jul 17, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Painted Stainless: 1982 DMC DeLorean
Any automotive engineer worth their salt will be able to explain the importance of a proper development program before any new model is released onto the market. Unfortunately, it seems that DeLorean didn’t receive that memo, and as a… more»
