Appreciation for GM’s mid-sized Colonnade A-body cars (’73-’77) is mixed. Some like them, and others find them to be an affront after the uber-successful ’68-’72 edition. One thing that’s not debatable, however, is their sales success – popularity ran… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Gold Chains Version: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
I sorta stepped in it when I covered this 1971 Lincoln Mark III two weeks ago. I stated, “the Mark IV which was kind of OK at first but then it developed into a porcine, underpowered, disco-duck of a… more»
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Turbo Terrific: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
During the 1980s, many vehicle manufacturers became excited by the potential performance increases offered by a turbocharger. Everyone seemed to be jumping on the “hairdryer” bandwagon, and the results were mixed. Chrysler joined the party with its Second Generation… more»
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LSD Equipped: 55k Mile 1979 Porsche 911SC
This 1979 Porsche 911 SC is described as a numbers-matching survivor that has lived in Arizona all its life and today has just 55K original miles on the clock. This is about as good as it gets for me… more»
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Stunning Tribute: 1976 Sbarro BMW 328
Here’s one you don’t see every day: a replica of BMW’s stunning (and exceedingly expensive) 328 roadster. This one was built in small batches by Sbarro, a Swiss company that turned them out in the 1970s, typically with a… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Pickup
We’ve seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since the day they rolled off the showroom floor, and this 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super is a perfect example. This spotless Pickup… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1987 Dodge Ramcharger
When you see an achingly nice version of a classic car or truck, you’re reminded of the thin line between truly outstanding vehicles and ones that are merely “nice.” This 1987 Dodge Ramcharger strikes me as being firmly on… more»
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Barn Find: 1974 Jeep J10 Pioneer 4×4
What a great-looking truck, it sure seems like with a weekend of cleaning and polishing, it would look pretty amazing. This 1974 Jeep J10 Pioneer 4×4 pickup belongs to an 80-year-old gentleman and the seller – I’m not sure… more»
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Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes? 1929 Nash Cabriolet
In 1985, George Jones released his 45th album, titled “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” The album’s name was also the name of the hit song and video from that record, which asks the listener who is going to replace… more»
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Rare Dually: 1986 Chevrolet K30 Crew Cab 454 V8
If you need to haul six horses to a week-long show 1300 miles away, this Chevrolet K30 will do the job for you. Here on eBay is the king of pickups, a 1986 Chevrolet K30 crew cab dually, complete… more»
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259 Genuine Miles: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP 30th Anniversary
We see some pretty extraordinary classics at Barn Finds, but this 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP 30th Anniversary may be up there with the best. Its relative rarity helps it stand out from the crowd, but the fact… more»
BF Exclusive: 1965 Ford Country Sedan
If you grew up in the days before minivans and SUVs, there’s a good chance you road around in the back of a big American station wagon. Even into the late ’80s and early ’90s, station wagons were the… more»
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1 of 843: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
The Mopar products upgraded by none other than Carroll Shelby have hung on the edges of the vintage car community for a few years, never quite becoming legitimate collector cars. Cars like this Shelby Charger seemingly have all… more»
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British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
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No Reserve Orchard Survivor: 1967 Ford F-100
Here’s a good old tried-and-true 1967 Ford F-100 survivor that spent most of its working life on a little orchard in Utah. The odometer only shows 19,510 miles and the seller says “there’s no proof of this being original,… more»
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Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster
I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought. Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious. While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»
