The practice of vehicle manufacturers building concept vehicles isn’t as common as it once was, although a few occasionally break cover to entice potential buyers to their stands at motor shows. Few of these cars ever make the leap… more»
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Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Ah, 1980. Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu made a splash on the big screen and the record charts, Moscow hosted the Olympic Games, and the world said goodbye to John Lennon and Steve McQueen. It was also the… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
This 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. It’s a sad and sorry sight, with faded paint and plenty of visible rust. However, below the surface hides its healthy numbers-matching drivetrain,… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
77k Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers torn. What is the most appropriate course of action? Should such cars be treated to a faithful restoration, or is preservation a better option? Those are the questions facing the new owner of… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Don Knotts Approved: 1971 Dodge D200 The Dude
When a lot of us think about “The Dude”, we think about the Coen Brothers’ movie, The Big Lebowski, not the special edition Dodge Sweptline pickup for model years 1970 and 1971. I saw the movie in the theater… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Grandma’s Car: 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
When the Beretta arrived at Chevy dealers in 1987, I really campaigned hard for my dad to buy one. He was due for a new car, and as a Ford man, it was a foregone conclusion that he would… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs An Engine 1973 Raider 34TT Twin-Track
As far as Raider snowmobiles go, this 1971 Raider 34TT is lucky number seven, as in the seventh one we’ve seen here on Barn Finds. I’m either proud of the fact that I showed the first one, or I’m… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Aluminum Heads! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Normally, there would likely be no reason to cover, yet another, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette such as today’s Cleveland, Ohio discovery. We have reviewed a countless number of them here on BF so something would have to be pretty special… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Special Collection
I hope we never have to worry about the term “post-war auto production” again, but it was a real thing in the mid-40s and Kaiser was ready. While most manufacturers were introducing 1942 models as “new” 1946 models, Kaiser… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Custom Coach Project: 1955 Greyhound Scenicruiser
Through the years, it’s clear that our travel options have gone from decent to great to pretty bad. These days, the elites are flying private and contracting services offering a quick trip on a chartered jet is quickly becoming… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored Over a Decade: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Project
If the Monte Carlo hadn’t been introduced as a personal luxury car, it could have been adopted into the muscle car niche. Not that every version was a go-fast demon, but the SS 454 was a solid facsimile. Even… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a classic that will gladden the hearts of high-performance enthusiasts. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible doesn’t just present beautifully, because its mechanical specifications bless it with performance befitting its badge. It is a rock-solid… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple Black Treat: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
I must take my hat off to the current owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442. They acknowledge that the photos in their listing are poor, but show a willingness to forward better shots to interested parties. It is an… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although the claims about some stretch credibility. However, this 1981 Corvette is an exception, because the seller states that its odometer reading of 40,000 original miles is documented. It isn’t… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Slightly-Built 400 V8: 1979 Ford Bronco Custom
Wearing the fanciest of four “Tu-Tone” paint options, the “Combination Tu-Tone Option” in Cream and Dark Brown Metallic, this 1979 Ford Bronco Custom appears to be in nice condition. The seller says it was repainted eight years ago and… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rust-Free Driver: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The term “era” has picked up some steam as of late thanks to the most recent Taylor Swift concert tour, but I think it applies to more than Ms. Swift’s musical evolution. We all have car eras. When I… more»
