35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon

Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»

On/Off Contender: 1975 Yamaha DT400B

Despite having some engineering issues, or maybe more compromises than issues, Yamaha’s DT400B is an incredible all-around on/off bike that works equally well in both situations. Ride it to work and then take the long way home, through the… more»

BF Auction: 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500

This 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500, now offered on Barn Finds, represents the golden era of Mercedes-Benz engineering—when style, performance, and longevity were combined in one timeless package. With just 57,000 miles, this Atkinson, New Hampshire–based example is a low-mileage, garage-kept… more»

Special Order 440: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Are all classics created equal? That’s a loaded question to which there is no definitive answer. Regardless of what badge it wears, those who advocate for a particular vehicle will rightly identify some attribute that lifts it a rung… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series II

When Sunbeam designed the Alpine, its target market was North America. It adopted many of the styling cues preferred by those buyers, with the car’s appearance similar to a smaller version of the Ford Thunderbird. This 1960 Alpine is… more»

One-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova

The other day, I attended the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan, and I saw a green 1969 Nova SS with a 396 and base hubcaps run the quarter mile in the high… more»

42k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1

Originality is often a key consideration when assessing the relative worth of any classic. This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is a prime example of that philosophy, retaining its factory paint and interior. Adding to its appeal are the odometer reading… more»

Factory T-Top: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

One of the disadvantages of owning a black car is that the interior can become stifling on sunny days. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to hit the air conditioning button under such circumstances, removing the… more»

L79/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

The listing indicates that this beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Corvette has 68,000 miles on the clock, but, incredibly, it has only accumulated around 5,000 of those since 1976. It is an extremely tidy survivor, and if the odometer reading doesn’t… more»

Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman

Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»

Consider This Classic: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30

  The 1970s are manifesting themselves all over the collectible car market these days. This for various reasons, including that fewer 1960s cars are available, and those that are for sale are priced very high, and that memories are… more»

Cheap Wheels Pickup: 1991 Ford Ranger

The Ranger has had two runs as a smaller pickup truck in the Ford world. First as a compact from 1983 to 2012, then later as a mid-size beginning in 2019 (and still in production). The earlier trucks replaced… more»

29k Mile NCRS Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 Corvette is admired for its unique and curvy design. The 1973 model is unique because it is the only year with a soft front bumper and a chrome rear bumper. Many see this as a transition year… more»

Stunning Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

What is the most iconic American car produced during the 1950s? Actually, that is a loaded question that will draw different responses from classic enthusiasts. The C1 Corvette could be considered the most influential, launching a badge that remains… more»

76k Original Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»

Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When it comes to the question of desirability, American classics don’t come much better than this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It is a genuine “Fuelie” featuring some factory options that help it to tick many of the boxes that… more»

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