It seems that when examples of the 1978 Corvette Pace Car Edition land on our desks here at Barn Finds, they usually fall into two categories. We will often see the ones that the original owner has squirreled away… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Subie Survivor! 1984 Subaru GL Wagon
Subarus have a well-earned reputation for reliability and long lives, and this 1984 GL wagon is no exception. Despite being 37 years old this hardy wagon is still ready for more–so much so that the seller has decided not… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
This 1966 Mustang GT Fastback is an older restoration that ticks that important box of being rust-free. It isn’t perfect, but it would suit an enthusiast searching for a driver that they can enjoy immediately. With the ongoing popularity… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1956 Ford Thunderbird With 15k Original Miles!
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to review some truly amazing cars. Some of these classics can be beautifully restored vehicles that look as good today as they did the day that… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tow’d Edition! 1965 Meyers Manx
In the 1960s (and later), there were a lot of dune buggies out there, both manufactured and homemade. But if you were looking for the cream of the crop, it had to be the Meyers Manx, built by Bruce… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
390 Equipped Survivor: 1967 Ford Station Wagon
Ford has always been a big player in the full-size station wagon field, and 1967 was no exception. That was the third year of a platform that originated in 1965 and would use vertically stacked headlights for the last… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
American Classics Down Under!
During my years of writing for Barn Finds, I’ve had the privilege of reviewing some pretty amazing cars from across the globe that have found their way onto American shores. When I was considering this, I suddenly realized that… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Small-Block Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
Wanting to give their customers a sporty compact car, the folks at Plymouth came up with the Duster, a 2-door fastback based on the Valiant. While it used the latter’s front clip, the car had all-new sheet metal from… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and words will not seem to be enough to convey just how stunning that vehicle is. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
UPDATE: 1990 Herb Adams V.S.E. JackRabbit Speedster!
UPDATE – We featured this 1990s Herb dams VSE Jackrabbit back in May of 2017, and it has appeared back on the market. It appears that little has changed with this classic over the past four years. It isn’t… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Diesel Powered 1986 ASV Track Truck 2800
Other than our own snowman, Adam Clarke, and other folks who live in a different hemisphere, most of us aren’t even remotely thinking about winter or winter toys or vehicles right now. This 1986 ASV Track Truck 2800 can… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
2k Mile: 1979 Pontiac Formula
How does a car like this survive 42 years and only accumulate 2,568 miles? Painted in Code 77 Carmine Red, this 1979 Pontiac Formula qualifies as a survivor. It is located at a dealer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Vintage Reproduction Survivor: 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey
Oh, Florida! A place of warm beaches, dreams, and cars of all descriptions. Today we look at an automotive curiosity born in Ft. Lauderdale: a 1978 Gadabout 1900 Surrey, produced by Vintage Reproductions, Inc. Located in Orlando and listed… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Survivor Station Wagon: 1973 Ford Country Squire
Station wagons make regular appearances here on Barn Finds and Ford’s ubiquitous Country Squire is a regular and well-represented subject. Why so popular today? Probably a memory from long ago when we rode around in our family’s wagon, staring… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
15K Miles! 1970 Ford F250 4X4 Brush Truck
A few weeks back, we covered this 1964 Seagraves fire truck. It was one of those, “What am I going to do with this?” sort of a post. Specialized vehicles always present that kind of a conundrum but today’s… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
7,833 Mile YJ: 1988 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
For a while now, I’ve contended that trucks used for island living is a very real force within the collector vehicle marketplace. From buying them to keep at a beach home to discovering them with next to no mileage… more»
