The Sunbeam Alpine has been driven by some notable people. Sean Connery drove one in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, and Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham smiled in advertisements behind the wheel of an Alpine, proclaiming that… more»
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BF Auction: 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP
In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Honda VT1100C3 Aero
Competing with what was considered by many to be the king of Japanese 1100-cc V-twins, the Yamaha Virago, Honda had its own secret powerhouse coming out called the VT1100, based on the Shadow engine. A V-twin engine isn’t usually… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Briham PRH4
Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed have allowed historic racing machinery to gain a new lease on life. These vehicles were often cut up for scrap when their competition days ended, but there is a renewed focus on… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For fifty years, the Eldorado was Cadillac’s halo personal luxury model. The model tended to receive the latest and greatest Cadillac had to offer. Over its twelve generations, the model saw a lot of changes to meet the requirements… more»
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BF Auction: 2013 GMC Yukon Denali
It’s a fact of economic reality: Many of us have new car hearts and used car incomes. While we ogle that new Yukon on our local dealer’s lot, with its sticker price edging closer and closer to $100,000, we… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP
As one of just 571 SP Ducatis made, this example is #248, and it appears to be in lovely condition. While not the lightest version ever offered, this SP weighs in at an impressively light 400 pounds and is… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1994 Ford Bronco XL
If you want a classic Ford Bronco to drive daily, you can’t go wrong with one of the end of the line 5th generation trucks. They featured the most safety features, luxury options, and technology. While there’s nothing wrong… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs, sometimes scuppering the dreams of enthusiasts planning a project build. Such is the case with this 1977 Chevrolet Nova. The owner has visions of an LS-powered classic dancing in his head,… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Ford Country Squire Wagon
Nineteen fifty-one was the last year for the true Ford Woodie Wagon. The following year saw the introduction of wood paneling installed on the body, which was easier and cheaper to manufacture than the previous generation with wood built… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Ford F5 School Bus
In Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It (hear me out), a character named Jaques performs a famous monologue about the seven “acts” of a man’s life, one of them being “a whining schoolboy…creeping like snail unwillingly to school.” Maybe times… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1998 BMW Z3 2.8
After owning a couple Porsche Boxsters, we thought we would give another iconic modern roadster, the BMW Z3, a try. If the Boxster is underrated, the Z3 is a wildly underappreciated gem. It offers excellent performance and fun handling,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Chevrolet C10
The C-series of Chevy trucks was given the internal name Action Line for its second generation. Given its blend of work prowess, streetability, and wide range of features, it’s a fitting name. The example being offered here as a… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Sedan
By today’s standards, the 135-horsepower “Rocket” V8 under the hood of a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 would feel as if it were down a thruster or two. Sure, it was the performance bargain of its day, but these days, some… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The collector car hobby is sometimes misunderstood; many believe that to collect old cars requires a trust fund and a staff mechanic, but as we here at Barn Finds know, that is absolutely not the case. Some of the… more»
