A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1966 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
For being such a small displacement motorcycle, Yamaha’s new YL-1 Twin Jet 100 was one reliable and fun bike. This is my personal holy grail model as a Twin Jet 100 was my first bike as a kid, the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Good Buy? 43K-Mile 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Over the decades, it’s more normal than not to pack on some pounds and some of us could stand to lose some weight. Maybe not half a ton, which is about what this 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille lost over… more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1981 DMC DeLorean With 3,800 Original Miles!
Stainless steel body panels and gullwing doors leave no doubt that this classic is a DMC DeLorean. Millions of words have been written about these cars, their creators, and the corporate collapse due to mismanagement. However, a vehicle that… more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Clean Cartier Edition: 1985 Lincoln Town Car
Here’s a car you used to see everywhere but is now surprisingly hard to find. In general, the Lincoln Town Car appears to have disappeared from the road, especially the first generation models like this one. This particular example… more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1-of-50: 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
It is easy for some classics to fall into a specific category, but others pose a more significant challenge. Such is the case with this 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter. It is part muscle car and part kit car…. more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Dealer Modified: 1979 Datsun 620 4×4 Pickup
Dealer-installed equipment is nothing new, although it is typically confined to comfort or cosmetic enhancements. This 1979 Datsun 620 Pickup breaks the rules, featuring a four-wheel drive system fitted by the dealer. The vehicle should be a competent off-roader,… more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Needs Love: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives. It allows the new owner to immediately indulge in the classic motoring experience, tackling its restoration as time, circumstances, and, more critically, their budget allows…. more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1974 Rokon Trail-Breaker Mark IV Automatic
We have seen a few Rokon 2WD motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last few years, but no Trail-Breaker Mark IV models. These are the old-school Rokons, yet they had an important difference in having an automatic transmission…. more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1972 Rupp Ruppster Baja 230 Mini-DuneBuggy
“Fun Machines For Fun People” was one of Rupp’s mottos in the early-1970s and they sure made a wide variety of fun machines. I’m partial to two-wheelers and their mini-bikes were and still are great, but something like this… more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve recently seen a few promising Camaros cross our desks at Barn Finds, but it is safe to say that Second Generation examples have been under-represented. This 1980 Z28 goes some way to addressing the shortfall as an original… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Semi-Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was introduced as an option on the Impala in 1961. It was a performance automobile that sold in small numbers (less than 500) until Chevrolet had a change in strategy. Said change was to focus on… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Refurbished Daily Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevy Nova got its final redesign in 1975 which would carry the car through the balance of the decade. It would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation which was not an improvement (in some people’s… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Who doesn’t like a party? It seems that Pontiac did, throwing a shindig in 1979 to celebrate a special anniversary. The guest of honor was its iconic Trans Am, which celebrated ten years since the first cars rolled off… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, a manufacturer will drop a specific option from its model range because it doesn’t sell in sufficient numbers to justify production. However, there are rare occasions where a new feature will undermine an existing one on price alone,… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
32k Mile Survivor? 1968 Jeep Jeepster Commando
Launched in 1966, the Jeepster Commando SUV was designed to compete with the likes of the Ford Bronco and International Scout. It did fairly well until after Jeep was acquired from Kaiser by American Motors, but demand began to… more»
