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How To Become A Better Barn Finder

We recently heard from BF reader WoodToyMaker and wanted to share his advice. In his email, he gave a few tips about finding the right classic, whether it be an AMC, a Studebaker, or really anything else. While we… more»

1966 Pontiac GTO: Confused or Crook?

Since starting this site, we have seen some questionable car descriptions. We have seen sellers list cars incorrectly in every way imaginable, we have found listings where the seller is clearly lying, and we have even seen one’s that… more»

Another Double Bubble: 1959 Abarth Zagato

Oh the aluminum bodied oddball that is the Abarth Zagato Double Bubble! It is quirky, unusual, maybe even a bit cute but for some reason we thought these were supposed to be rare. Sure we haven’t seen as many… more»

Compact Tank: 1962 Rambler American

Modern compacts aren’t always known for their durability, but there is one compact that we know of that can best be described as a tank. Sure there are other durable compacts built during the ‘50s and ‘60s, but few… more»

California’s Take on the Pony: 1968 Mustang GT/CS

For nearly as long as there has been cars in the State of California there has been air and emission regulations. Alright so maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but California was the first state to institute… more»

Parting Ways With An Old Friend

So there have been several posts lately about a beloved car making its way back home after being parted with a loving owner. Well today I part with a long time friend or dare I say family member, my… more»

Vanderbrink at it Again: The Jordon Collection

It wasn’t that long ago that Vanderbrink Auctions was in the spotlight, as they were the auction house in charge of selling off the Lambrecht Collection. Now we all have our own opinions about that event and its results,… more»

Mach 1 Makes it Home

After featuring Shaun’s TR6, which found its way back into his care after being parted for nearly 30 years, we heard from Bruno R about his own tale. Like Shaun, Bruno was parted from his beloved car because of… more»

Storage Unit Splity: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray

The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray is one of the most highly sought after Corvettes out there. Chevrolet built the Sting Ray with the backbone or Split window for just one year, making it very desirable among collectors. This one… more»

Name this Field Find Coupe

Reader Thomas G came across this Field Find Coupe here on Kijiji and wasn’t sure what it was, so he thought perhaps our community could help him identify it. The seller doesn’t offer any information pertaining to what it… more»

What’s in the Background: 1967 Camaro RS/SS

One of the interesting, yet frustrating aspects of looking at classics on the internet is that sometimes there are great looking cars hiding in the backgrounds of the photos. Sometimes you get lucky and the seller has listed all… more»

My Dirty Little Italian Secret

So I have a bit of a confession to make guys. I have a deep dark secret that I need to let out or the guilt is going to eat me alive. Alright so my secret isn’t that big… more»

Two-Door Wagon Showdown

What’s cooler than a two-door station wagon? They are an interesting mixture of practicality and impracticality. On one hand you can haul all kinds of junk in the back, yet with just two doors they aren’t great people haulers…. more»

1969 Triumph TR6 Back Home

We all have that car that we absolutely regret selling. It never fails that once it is gone you wish you had it back, but sometimes life makes it necessary. We always tell ourselves we can always buy another… more»

French Nomenclature: 1960 Renault 4CV

For all their issues, quirks, and peculiarities, there is just something about French cars that fascinates us. We love the unusual and simplistic engineering, but we have to admit some of the names they gave their cars were less… more»

Tuesday Pick Me Up – Woodie Wagon

Tuesday might not be the worst day of the week, but it’s still not our favorite either. Now that spring is here, any day that involves sitting at our desks and not out playing with one of our project… more»

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