Indian Motorcycle Company went through many changes and had many ownership groups over the last 12 decades, give or take. Often spinning in directions that the founders never would have imagined. Much like their main rival Harley-Davidson got involved… more»
Barn Finds
Jan 24, 2025 • Exclusives • 14 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Club Coupe
If you’re a fan of NASCAR history, the sight of any 1950 Plymouth might bring a smile to your face. The first Southern 500 at the then-new Darlington Raceway in South Carolina was held that year, and the winner… more»
Jan 24, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rusty Roller: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1969, Chrysler had a host of muscle cars from which buyers could choose. At Dodge, they were the Coronet and Charger R/Ts, and at Plymouth, you had the Road Runner and GTX. All mid-size, B-bodied hot rods with… more»
Jan 23, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»
Jan 23, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Barn Find: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Wagon
If you’ve been grumbling that your recent collector car purchases lack a sense of adventure, here’s a chance to test your will. In the words of the seller, this 1974 Ford Gran Torino was “abandoned by tenant at rental… more»
Jan 23, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Parked Since ’71: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
There are many reasons why a classic spends years in hibernation. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 has occupied this spot since 1971 after its recovery from a theft. It is missing its hood but is an otherwise complete classic… more»
Jan 22, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»
Jan 22, 2025 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1 of 903: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet Chevelle production numbers were stout in 1969, including more than 86,300 copies built with the Z25 Super Sport option. The seller’s car is likely rare as only 900 or so of them were produced in Canada (per the… more»
Jan 21, 2025 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unusual Estate Sale Project: 1960s Cheetah Kit
Though the seller doesn’t impart a lot of details about this kit car, it appears to be a Cheetah from the 1960s. We saw it about six months and (apparently) it didn’t sell then. It has moved up from… more»
Jan 21, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Early Muscle Car: 1926 Hudson Super Six
The official history of automobiles is littered with hundreds of companies once part of the market. Some were even major players. Hudson was one of the largest and most innovative American automakers before vanishing from the scene in 1957… more»
Jan 20, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked For 30 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code
If this 1965 Ford Mustang proves anything, it is that the supply of promising classics hidden in sheds is unlikely to dry up in the near future. It spent thirty years in storage but hasn’t suffered unduly from the… more»
Jan 20, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Butterscotch Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were B-body mid-size muscle cars, focused on budget-minded performance enthusiasts. The Road Runner had a lengthy career and sold in… more»
Jan 20, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sun-Baked Bubble Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet restyled their cars in 1961, replacing the so-called “batwings” of 1959-60. The appearance of automobiles was less radical as the excesses of the late 1950s were fading away. 1961 would be the last year of the Impala with… more»
Jan 20, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 of 501: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
This may be a rare 1971 Plymouth Barracuda though it’s in a mess today. That was a down year for the car in terms of production numbers and just 500 or so ‘Cudas were produced with a 383 cubic… more»
Jan 19, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Daily Driver Potential? 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was still going strong by its 10th model year, 1971. 4-door sedans sold in the minority at just 27% of total production. And if you factored in a 6-cylinder vs. V8 engine, the number was likely… more»
Jan 19, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Microtruck! 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile
Here’s one you may have never seen before. That’s because only a few dozen were supposedly ever exported from Japan to the U.S. – even with right-hand drive. This 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile is a tiny three-wheel pickup along the… more»
