Here’s a real Rip Van Winkle. This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe two-door coupe went to sleep in 1969 and is only just waking up now. Fortunately, it took its long nap indoors and looks pretty much the way it did… more»
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Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1977 Chevrolet Silverado
The Silverado nameplate has adorned Chevrolet’s series of full-size pickup trucks since the mid-1970s. Two bed configurations were offered, Fleetside (flat panels) and Stepside, with the latter applying to the seller’s 1977 Silverado. It’s a ½-ton pickup that we’re… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rebuilt Drivetrain: 1956 Chevrolet Delray Club Coupe
During the “Tri-Five” era of the Chevrolets (1955-57), one of the less-often mentioned models today was the Delray Club Coupe. It was a part of the mid-range 210 series and was only available as a 2-door sedan. It came… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Safari Build: 1980 Porsche 911
Air-cooled Porsches are increasingly becoming a source of equal-parts scorn and desire. We don’t need to discuss the ongoing increase in prices, but this very phenomenon has led to some folks questioning whether the run-up is justified. Sure, the… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
390 S-Code: 1968 Mercury XR-7 GT Project
The Cougar was a hot commodity for Mercury during the late sixties, with several different trim levels and engine options to choose from depending on the buyer’s mindset. Going back to 1968, one of the more rare models is… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Trains, Cars, and Rare Finds: The Royce G. Kershaw Collection
A few weeks ago, we featured one of the cooler conversions we’ve ever seen, with the inclusion of the one-off “Cruiseaire” that belonged wit to the estate of one Royce G. Kershaw, Jr. As anyone could deduct looking at… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Project: 1993 GMC Typhoon
For many of us, buying an iconic muscle or sports car can be cost prohibitive. Therefore, the path to ownership can require buying a project-grade version of the performance car of their choice, an option I chose when buying… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Low Miles? 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
Though the Lotus Esprit was produced for twenty-eight years in 22 variants, fewer than 11,000 examples were made in total. The cars were handbuilt by a slender workforce at Hethel, Norfolk, UK, at the rate of about one per… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
900 Mile Jeff Gordon Special: 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jeff Gordon was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history. Sponsored over most of his career by DuPont, his multi-colored car, often dubbed” The Rainbow Warrior,” was a vehicle both loved and hated by NASCAR fans. The… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rebuilt V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades, and that trend shows no sign of changing. Solid and clean examples, especially two-door variants, command stunning prices when they hit the market. This… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Milestone American Sports Car: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
When you ask someone what was the first postwar American sportscar, the most popular answer is almost always the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. That answer is wrong by four years. A 1949 Crosley Hotshot like this blue example for sale… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Cheap Pony: 2012 Ford Mustang GT
We typically don’t feature many newer classics at Barn Finds, although sometimes one appears that is impossible to ignore. Such is the case with this 2012 Ford Mustang GT. Its presentation is reasonable for a vehicle of this age,… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes, a classic appears on our desks at Barn Finds that ticks so many of the right boxes for potential buyers that the auction action is inevitably intense. Such is the case with this 1972 Corvette Convertible. It is… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
50k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. This is particularly true for any owner seeking a buyer for a classic car. Their photos are often the first point of contact. The quality of the… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sale Pending: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Two Door Sedan
Have you ever had a buyer tell you that they will take your vehicle, but you are left in that uncomfortable purgatory where you can’t sell the car but you don’t have the cash in your grubby little hand? … more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Second Time Around: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500
Here’s something that doesn’t happen often at BF, and that’s (intentionally) reviewing a car that we have covered before. In this case, it’s a 1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 that was for sale in June of 2021. It appears,… more»
