For some, the urge to embark on a life of adventure is irresistible, but choosing the best method to attain that goal can be challenging. This 1956 Chevrolet School Bus could offer the ideal solution, providing an opportunity for… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge 1800 Deluxo
Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»
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BF Auction: 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT
Chevrolet offered some form of the Impala from 1957 until 2021, an impressive run by any measure. This ninth-generation Impala has covered just 51k miles since new and is in immaculate condition. Finding any 15+ year old car with… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Dodge 880 Highway Patrol + Parts Car
Many of us likely have a romanticized view of the California Highway Patrol based on two television programs: Highway Patrol, starring Broderick Crawford, and CHiPs, starring Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. As with most things, the realities are certainly far less… more»
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BF Auction: Pair Of Ford Rancheros
Even those who loathe the Blue Oval must admit that Ford’s product planners were good at their jobs in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. They found niches before anyone else and they improved upon niches that others found. The… more»
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BF Auction: 2008 Saturn Sky RedLine
While the Pontiac Solstice vs. Saturn Sky debate doesn’t infiltrate popular consciousness to the same extent as the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it was definitely a thing back in the mid-to-late 2000s, but why can’t you like them both?… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160
For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»
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BF Auction: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed
As cool as classic trucks are, driving a 77-year-old truck in modern traffic isn’t always the best idea. They tend to be rather slow, and modern drivers aren’t necessarily looking for the small tail lights found on many vintage… more»
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No Reserve 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 4-Speed!
Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, and other muscle cars are nice for car show duties, but if you really want to make a scene, show up with this 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 and you’ll see how quickly a crowd gathers. I’m… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Jaguar XJ12L
On one of my daily walking routes, there’s a ’62 Corvette that’s been sitting inertly in a garage for decades, and about once a month I’ll mention to my wife that I could probably have it running, stopping, and… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Opel Calibra
Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1985 Dodge Daytona Turbo
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos! If you read this website with any regularity, you have probably felt the symptoms that afflict us all when we see just the right car for sale: the elevated heartbeat, anxiety,… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Datsun B210
While not as sought after as its sibling, the Datsun 510, these B210s are starting to gain a dedicated following. Finding solid and clean original examples is nearly unheard of, as most were abused and sent to the recycler… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
At a quick glance, you might not realize just how special this beautiful C4 Corvette is. Not only is it a 38k-mile survivor, but it’s a ZR-1! The fourth-generation Corvette was already a serious performance upgrade over the previous… more»
