There are some cars that just work for a purely superficial reason, such as a wildly period-correct color scheme like this 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe wears. Not only that, this is a car we might not typically gravitate… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
327/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Okay, it’s decision time. Imagine that you’ve just bought this 1964 Corvette. This is a tidy, numbers-matching classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. Would you do that, or would you treat it to a repaint in… more»
348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
There are times when mere words don’t seem to be enough to do justice to a classic car. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. It has just come off the back of a meticulous restoration,… more»
360/4-Speed: 1972 Ford F-100 Custom 4×4
We see a wide variety of classic pickups here at Barn Finds, and some of them are better than others. This 1972 Ford F-100 Custom 4×4 has to sit somewhere near the top end of the range because it… more»
Finned Beauty! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The Cadillac Eldorado could be thought of as an early personal luxury car. To help make the car special, Cadillac’s marketing gurus would label them the “Eldorado Seville” (2-door hardtop) and the “Eldorado Biarritz” (convertible). This distinction would continue… more»
Documented Survivor? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Of all of the Chevrolet muscle cars from “back in the day”, the 1970 Chevelle SS is probably the most iconic. If you watch enough TV auctions you’ll come across ’71 and ’72 Chevelle’s that have been dressed wearing… more»
W72 4-Speed! 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE
A Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am (Special Edition) doesn’t really capture my attention any longer. They have become commonplace and seem to be everywhere – at times, it seems like there are more now than there were back… more»
23k Original Miles? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets are a staple of the classic car scene, and they have been for decades. They continue to grow in popularity with each passing year, which naturally means that values also increase. It is possible that as… more»
Motorhome Laredo: 1985 Jeep CJ7
This 1985 Jeep CJ7 Laredo sports original decals and paint, and presents like a truck far fresher than its 90,331 miles would suggest. That’s likely due to it being a rig that was towed behind an RV most of… more»
Ready To Enjoy: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino 350
This 1972 Chevrolet El Camino is a rust-free classic that seems to tick many of the right boxes for enthusiasts. It is tidy, it features a healthy 350ci V8 under the hood, and the buyer can kick back in… more»
327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Finding a tidy C2 Corvette that can be driven regularly can be a difficult task. So many examples are either trailer queens that will rarely see the light of day, while others will require significant work to bring them… more»
Parked 30 Years: 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
Just last week I finally visited the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, which has long been on my list. This collection houses a good selection of Studebakers from more than 100 years of production, from the first… more»
Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Occasionally, a classic car will come along that has you struggling to find the words to describe it. That is the case with this 1970 Camaro SS/RS. It presents superbly, and hiding under that stunning interior is a drivetrain… more»
1-of-88: 1993 Cadillac Allante
History shows that some cars are a better long-term investment than others. There are plenty of people who have bought a car and squirreled it away in the belief that it will appreciate with each passing year. Some get… more»
















