UPDATE – Due to a change in circumstance, the seller has requested that we stop the auction. Some hot rods are built to impress from ten feet away, while others reveal the quality of their craftsmanship the closer you… more»
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Rare Glasstop Project: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Ford experimented with all kinds of styling innovations during the 1950s, but few were as memorable as the transparent roof panel offered on the 1954 Crestline Skyliner. With its distinctive acrylic “Glasstop” roof, this 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner stands… more»
Flathead V8 Cruiser: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor
Looking for a turn-key postwar cruiser with tasteful upgrades and classic Flathead V8 charm? This 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor in San Jose, California, has reportedly been restored and improved over the past two decades, blending period-correct style with… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 And 1967 Ford Mustang Package
Offered here is a two-car Mustang project package composed of a red 1965 Ford Mustang coupe and a gold 1967 Ford Mustang coupe. The seller purchased both cars about four years ago with the idea of them being a… more»
BF Auction: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper 997
The time has come to part ways with our Mini Cooper. It was a fun project to undertake and is an even more fun car to drive. When it came to us, it had been off the road for… more»
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BF Auction: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and was acquired by the seller in New Mexico before being relocated to Illinois in 1996. The car is said… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Ford F350 Stakebed
This 1955 Ford F350 was recently pulled out of the barn, where it had resided since the late 1980s. Prior to its life on the farm, it was reportedly used by the East Wenatchee Water District. It’s spent its… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG
A few months back, an ad popped up for a 1982 Mercedes 500SL barn find. Since we enjoy this era of SLs and grey-market examples don’t show up here in Idaho often, we had to go take a look…. more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Winnebago Chieftain N22RC
This find must have taken up the entire barn it was parked in! At 22 feet long, it’s certainly not the longest RV you could have bought in 1987, but we wouldn’t call it small. It was pulled out… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 AMC Hornet Survivor
This 1977 American Motors Hornet is a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 232ci inline-six paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite 904 automatic transmission. Finished in Golden Ginger Metallic, the car is said to retain approximately 80% of its original paint… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»
BF Exclusive: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
I’m a bit of a sucker for an Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. Not only are they fun to drive, but they’re also the happiest car out there. Their only real weakness is their lack of horsepower. While most people… more»
We Revived This 1962 Morris Mini Cooper Barn Find!
For the past 4 years, we’ve been slowly going through this very special barn find. If you’ve been following the site over the years, you might have seen a post or two about it. Running Barn Finds takes up… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Lincoln Mark IV Survivor
As economic and regulatory changes in the early 1970s began to affect the auto industry, brands had to develop new ways to make their vehicles more interesting and more compelling. Given Lincoln’s position in the market, they weren’t aiming… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB
Rolls-Royce has a long history of iterative development with a strong emphasis on heritage. While other brands debut fully redesigned models every few years, Rolls-Royce might launch a new design once every decade. While it’s not as exciting as… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary
Finding a one-owner Corvette is always a win, but when it comes from an estate and has spent its entire life in a dry climate like Colorado, it gets even more interesting. This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition… more»
