The Oldsmobile Jetstar was a two-year model built-in 1964-65 to target the high-performance market. It was based on the upscale Starfire but with fewer amenities than its brother. It had the Starfire’s potent 394 cubic inch “Rocket V8” that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Unrestored 1961 Indian Police Trike!
Indian Motorcycle Company, its problematic name notwithstanding, was a hugely important company in American wheeled history. It was the country’s first motorcycle company (founded 1901), beating out the more ubiquitous Harley-Davidson (founded 1903) by more than two years. In… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Luxury Convertible: 2000 Jaguar XKR
UPDATE – The seller sent us additional photos of this sweet Jag! It might be newer than what we typically feature, but these are fun machines to drive, it’s clearly been well cared for, and the price seems right… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
402 Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would enjoy a long run in the Chevy lineup, from 1970 and into the 2000s. It was Chevrolet’s first personal luxury that initially had ties to both the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Grand Prix. This second-year… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
8,500 Mile GT5 Replica: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is a claimed warehouse find with just over 8,000 original miles. Despite being low mileage and presumably unmolested, the Pantera has since been heavily modified with a GT5 widebody kit adorned with the requisite flares… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1937 Ford Panel Fire Truck
There are very few vehicles that can bring out the joy in a five-year-old’s eyes like a fire truck. Could be the red paint, might be the siren – maybe it’s just the idea of riding on the outside… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Glass Roof: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner
The 1950s was an era when the American economy was booming, and motorists demanded something special from manufacturers. Ford stepped up to the plate in 1955 with the Crown Victoria Skyliner. It is a dramatic and exciting car with… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Modified 72V 1980 Vanguard Comuta-Car
Let’s hear it for the weird stuff! Anyone? Anyone except me like the weird cars? Well, Larry D does. He pointed this one out to us, and I gotta say thanks for doing so, Larry D. Sebring-Vanguard was inspired… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
351 Equipped: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
The owner of this 1970 Mustang Fastback doesn’t give us a lot to work with, but the general impression is that this could be a structurally sound classic that would make a satisfying project. With a 351ci V8… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
46k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Certain cars remain a staple of the classic scene, and they will almost always command premium prices in the market. A 1957 Bel Air is one such car, as is the C2 Corvette Convertible. Our feature car comes from… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rally-Inspired! 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Zero to 60 in under four seconds… on gravel! That’s the legacy of Ford’s 600+ HP rally-racing Escorts. This consumer-version, a European-built 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo, comes in well under 600 HP, but certainly proved sporty and competent… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
55K Mile Survivor: 1968 Dodge Coronet
Time to take a look at another example of the non-muscle car version of a muscle car (it should probably be the other way around). Anyway, this 1968 Dodge Coronet is the generic version of Dodge’s mid-size model that… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
5k Genuine Miles? 1978 Ford Country Squire Wagon
With Summer fast approaching, the temptation is there to load the family aboard a classic station wagon and attempt a cross-country journey à la, Clark Griswold, in National Lampoon’s Vacation. The inimitable Mr. Griswold tackled his “horror-day” in the… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Survivor! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds every now and then, and mere words don’t seem enough to describe what the eyes are seeing. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Everywhere… more»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
348/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Chevrolet managed to achieve what many people thought was impossible with the 1960 Impala Sport Coupe. These are big and heavy cars, but thanks to extremely narrow roof pillars and vast expanses of glass, they blessed these classics with… more»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The 1984 model year was the most successful for Oldsmobile’s Hurst/Olds, with 3,500 buyers choosing to park one in their driveway. This one is a tidy survivor that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The owner claims that… more»
