One of the lessons I’ve learned the hard way over the years of buying and selling old cars is that my fellow enthusiasts really do place an emphasis on originality. The closer a vehicle is to its factory condition… more»
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Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Generating genuine buyer interest can be challenging for some sellers because sometimes a classic doesn’t strike a chord with enthusiasts. That isn’t the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. The desirability of these vehicles was demonstrated when… more»
Fresh 460: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4
Picking the right vehicle for off-road adventures or towing duties can sometimes be challenging, but this 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 is a strong candidate to serve in either role. It is a rock-solid and tidy classic, but the… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve British Sports Car Parts Stash
Occasionally, a parts collection will emerge where the sheer scope of what is offered is breathtaking. Such is the case with this assortment of classic British sports car components. The late owner was a genuine enthusiast, and his recent… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Art Deco Project: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express J5
After Studebaker built the unfortunately named Dictator, Raymond Loewy grafted its front sheet metal, frame, and running gear onto a useful bed, creating a new type of vehicle. Studebaker called this the “coupe express” – a sort of “car… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Solid Runner: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes to the Chevy Corvette were minimal in 1966 with one exception – that’s when you could order one of these sports cars with a whopping 427 cubic inch V8. However, the standard 327 with a 4-barrel carburetor producing… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Easy Project? 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS that has undergone performance mods but has obvious appearance issues. The seller suggests, “This is very honest car with good bones that is an excellent candidate for a… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Déjà Vu: Stash of Mopar Project Cars
If you think you’ve seen some of these cars before, you may have. Some of these autos were on the market in 2018 (yep, five years!) and featured here on Barn Finds and have returned – along with some… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Work-In-Progress: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Z/28 Camaro was Chevy’s entry in the SCCA Trans Am Racing Series. As such, it had to follow SCCA guidelines which initially limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches. This 1969 pony car no longer has its original… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Boasts Plenty of Originality!
Listed here on eBay in Wethersfield, Connecticut (near Hartford) is this very nice 1961 Corvette, with both soft and hard tops. Better hurry—there are only two days left in the auction, with the bidding up to $46,000. Frankly, if… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Chevy-Powered Replica: Lamborghini Countach Tribute
We recently saw a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing come up for sale that is one of the best replicas I’ve ever seen. Now, we have a Lamborghini Countach that is a close second in terms of how well the facsimile… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Color: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
By 1976, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was quickly on its way to becoming America’s sweetheart car, taking the prize for the country’s best-selling model during the bicentennial. Quad headlights up front replaced the dual units from the previous year… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mail Call! 1931 Ford Model A Letter Carrier
The Model A was the successor to Ford’s highly popular (and affordable) Model T of the early 20th Century. Thanks in part to growing competition and the Great Depression, it didn’t enjoy the same level of sales success. Just… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked in ’77! 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
Last registered during America’s Bicentennial, this 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T in Hamburg, New York has reportedly been parked since 1977. Look past the comically horrible pictures and you might find an interesting salvageable project car. The listing here on… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Looks Real: 1959 Porsche Speedster Replica
The car magazines of the 80s and 90s were laden with advertisements for both cars and parts that now look like absolute bargains in retrospect. I can remember ads for the Tire Rack showing BBS wheels that now trade… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mundane or Magical? 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
If you know British engine designer Cosworth, you know that its engines powered Formula One cars raced by Lotus, Ford, March, McLaren, Jaguar, Lola – the list is exhaustive, as are its championships. In 1969, for instance, Cosworth-powered cars… more»
