There aren’t many past times quite as American as land yachting. It takes long stretches of open land and roads wide enough to make way for a big luxury classic like this 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible. This land yacht… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • Exclusives • 22 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1991 Johnson Phantom
Now, this is one you probably haven’t seen before! It’s a 1991 Johnson Phantom, of which Johnson Motorcars may have built 60. There were a few companies in the ’80s and ’90s rebodying production cars with wild fiberglass bodies,… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 MGB Roadster
The MGB doesn’t have the highest top speed or go from zero to sixty incredibly fast, but it’s about as pure a sports car experience as you can get. It’s simple, attractive, durable, and, most importantly, fun! There’s a… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Long-time Barn Finds Reader Douge M (aka 914Shifter) has asked us to auction his 1978 Dodge Ramcharger. He sent over such a detailed description of the truck that we decided to post his text in the auction, so you get… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1984 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 Tahoe 4×4
Sometimes, an excellent original condition popular classic turns up, and that is the case here with this 1984 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4×4. The odometer currently shows just 19,653 miles, which has rolled over, but it has a fresh factory… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • Success Stories • 1 Comment
BF Success Story: 1963 Porsche 356B
We just heard from Dale, the winner of the Porsche 356 shell that we recently auctioned. Like the other 356B, its new owner wanted to share that it’s arrived and is better than expected! We always love to see… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • Auctions • 36 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′
Chris Craft was among the most prestigious brands in the boating world, with a history dating back to 1874. They built everything from small fiberglass boats to yachts, but their most iconic are the mahogany pleasure boats they built… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • Success Stories • 3 Comments
Success Story: 1961 Porsche 356 T5
We just heard from Reader Geoff R, the winner of this 1961 Porsche 356B T5 auction. The car has already made the journey from Idaho to its new home in Michigan. Geoff sent us a quick email update, and… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We have a bucket list of classic cars we want to experience. Some because of how they look or perform, while others we want to see if what has been written about them over the years is really how… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe
We are helping a friend here in Idaho find new homes for their Porsche projects. You may have already seen the 356B shell we are auctioning for them; if not, you can find it here. Next up is this… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe
Over the past decade, interest in and value for air-cooled Porsches have grown strongly. If you’ve experienced one, then you probably understand the enthusiasm. Early examples are some of the most sought-after due to their excellent handling, solid build… more»
Sep 8, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Fastback
Even finding a four-door ’70s car tucked away in a barn or garage can be exhilarating, but finding a ’70s muscle car—well, that’s the dream. So when BF reader Luther found this 1970 Ford Torino GT Fastback hiding in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Auctions • 41 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
UPDATE—The seller has asked us to relist their Barracuda auction. Since the previous auction ended, the seller has had the air conditioning system serviced, and it now blows cold! They’ve also lowered their reserve. When the word got out… more»
Aug 26, 2024 • Exclusives • 48 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
1973 was a good year for the Ford Pinto. It was the last year for small bumpers with the original body design and the robust 2.0-liter engine. It was also the first year for front disc brakes, heavy-duty steering,… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced some impressive performance vehicles over the years. The Mustang SVT Cobra was one of their first products, and they took the already fun Mustang and seriously stepped it up a notch. This 1997… more»
