There was a time when I spied a car like this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC I’d think, “Who needs to know anything about it, it’s fantastic looking”. Well, times change and so much for skin-deep thoughts. These are fine… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Seldom Seen Sliding Top! 1951 Nash Airflyte
Well, here’s another that I have managed to miss, it’s a 1951 Nash Rambler Airflyte convertible with a sliding top. Perhaps I should refer to it as a “Cabrio coach” as the fabric top slides but there is a… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stunning One-Of-A-Kind? 1991 Volvo 240
At least that’s what the seller would like us to believe. I’ll admit it, this 1991 Volvo 240 is in spectacular condition despite its recorded 156K miles. But one-of-a-kind? C’mon man! Volvo built somewhere near 2.8 M 240s over… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Full-Size Hot Rod: 1968 Chevrolet 427 Biscayne
One model of Chevrolet that has been dead for a long time is the Biscayne, a bottom-of-the-ladder trim level that was in existence from 1958 through 1972 (continuing to ’75 in Canada). It was technically undercut in its first… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1950 Ford Custom
Yup! We’ve all heard that old saw and in the case of this 1950 Ford Custom that operational time was “some years ago“. Claimed to have been purchased from the original owner, this old Ford Tudor is cooling its… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
383/4-Speed! 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Before the days of the Dodge Super Bee, and its cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner, Mopar offered similar performance options, as found in those two models, in such cars as today’s Mascot, Tennessee-domiciled 1966 Dodge Coronet 500. This one… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
15K Miles! 1958 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s whammer-jammer time! Today’s review of a significantly outsized car covers this bodaciously beautiful 1958 Chrysler New Yorker. There’s no shortage of chrome or stainless trim but there is a deficit of mileage – and that’s a good thing. … more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Non-Restored Original: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Mid-fifties Fords are pretty common and often encountered but mid-century Mercury such as this 1956 Montclair? Not so often. The seller suggests, “I can’t really call this car a restoration as much as a classic that’s just been kept… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Silver Streak! 1938 Pontiac Business Coupe
When I spy a car like this 1938 Pontiac “Silver Streak” coupe with a chain wrapped around its front bumper, I assume it’s a non-runner. And in this case, I would be wrong because the listing claims, “Engine Starts… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve Wonderful! 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
When you have a website that focuses on older cars, it would be pretty hard to not cover a few Ford Model As. And why not, there were 4.8 M produced in just four years (’28-’31). We have certainly… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Carport Find! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
British Barn Find: 1934 Wolseley Hornet
Here’s an obscure one for you, a 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special. Manufactured by Wolseley Motors Limited, a Birmingham, England manufacturer. This right-hand drive, and now in two-seater form, has been languishing, hidden away in St. Louis for many years…. more»
Nov 27, 2023 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Well, here’s one that I know a little bit about, having owned a similar car for many years, it’s a 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible, built in the days when full-sized cars ruled and top-downing it was still popular. The… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Batwing BelAir: 1959 Chevrolet 4-Speed Sedan
Generally, when the controversially styled 1959 Chevrolet hits the webpages here at Barn Finds it’s an Impala two-door hardtop or convertible. Today’s find is going to mix it up a bit as it’s a BelAir two-door sedan – a… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare “Adenauer” Model: 1958 Mercedes 300d
Show of hands if you’ve ever heard of a Mercedes “Adenauer”, in this case, a 1958 model 300d. It’s a full-size luxury car named for western Germany’s first Chancellor Konrad Adenauer (1949-1963). I can honestly say that not only… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Boat Barn Find: 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V
Batten down them hatches, full speed ahead! It is unlikely that this 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V Seafarer 16′ wooden runabout would be used to ferry passengers around on a three-hour tour but it is a wonderful example of an… more»
