Many enthusiasts avoid tackling another person’s unfinished project build. There is always a lingering doubt that doing so may open a can of worms. However, when it is a car like this 1954 Mercury Sun Valley, it is a… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pair of Stellar Vintage AMC Jeeps – CJ5 and CJ8
The seller is offering two sweet-looking Jeeps from the years following American Motors’ acquisition of Jeep. One is a 1977 Jeep CJ5, while the other is an even nicer 1981 Jeep CJ8 (aka Scrambler). From the looks of things,… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible Pace Car
It is incredible to think that, given its iconic status and decades of production, Indianapolis 500 organizers have only selected the Ford Mustang as the race’s Official Pace Car three times. That figure falls far short of the totals… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
American mainstream car manufacturers became so focused on the emerging muscle and pony car sectors during the 1960s that it would have been easy to lose sight of buyers seeking a full-size car with muscle credentials. However, classics like… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: Rare 1958 Studebaker Commander Provincial
We see plenty of classic station Wagons crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but this is only the third Studebaker Provincial to grace our site. This is understandable because the company only produced 2,412 of these beauties in 1958…. more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked for Decades: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden away in barns and sheds, waiting patiently for the right person to return them to their rightful place on our roads. The ‘Vette spent decades in storage,… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
We’ve recently seen a few nice seven-seat Station Wagons at Barn Finds, and this 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari continues that theme. The seller admits it isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided the rust problems… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country 440
Classic Station Wagons often force owners to compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1966 Chrysler Town and Country is an uncompromising Muscle Wagon. Its original 440ci V8 provides plenty of power for the driver, while the third-row seating… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last of the 289 V8s: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane was a major staple of the Ford line-up in the 1960s. Born in 1955 as a full-size car, it morphed into intermediate status in 1962 and remained in that form until 1970 (replaced by the Torino). This… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Two In The World? 1982 Stallion Roadster
The 1950s through the early 1980s were the Wild West of kit cars. Once people figured out how easy fiberglass was to work with, it seemed like everyone went into the kit car business. Starting with the Woodill Wildfire… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Dodge D200 Sweptline Pickup
Update – This Dodge has been relisted with more photos and a lower reserve! This Dodge D200 has lived its entire life in the care of the same family. Over the years, it’s received some dents and dings, but… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rare V6 Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i Convertible
There is a group of British car producers that are sometimes affectionately referred to as “men in sheds.” The term acknowledges that these companies create their products in humble facilities rather than the gleaming factories utilized by larger organizations…. more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Meticulously Maintained: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Some cars proudly inform the world that their owners are a success and that they have the money to make that abundantly clear. Trends have come and gone in the prestige luxury car market, but one constant for decades… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Supercharged Project: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
One of the more interesting cars of the 1950s was the Kaiser Manhattan. It was the top-of-the-line product to emerge from Kaiser-Frazer Corp., first badged as a Frazer and later as a Kaiser. It could be ordered with a… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Storage Find: 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom
This 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan was in the same family until the seller bought it and got it running again after it had been sitting in storage for an unknown number of years. The original owner’s granddaughter let… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Beau James Hits Hard Times: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the 1970s, General Motors should have offered doctorate classes in marketing. Despite being the colossus of the automobile industry and one of the largest corporations in the world at that time, the marketing department of General Motors aggressively… more»
