The Starliner was a two-year Ford offering at the high end of the Galaxie series. It employed fastback styling which may have been cooked up to compete with the Chevy Impala Sport Coupe (“bubble-top”) and to help Ford compete… more»
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Rally Red: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
International Harvester produced the Scout from 1961 to 1980. Over the years, many improvements were made. Here on eBay, a 1978 International Harvester Scout II is listed for sale with 3 days remaining in the auction. It is currently… more»
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Solid Restorer: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Advancing years can see some people wish they were younger, but I land in the opposite camp. I sometimes wish I were older, but the reason is slightly odd. If I had been born earlier, I might have been… more»
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Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There is a fear among enthusiasts that the day will arrive when the supply of desirable classic cars squirreled away in barns, garages, or sheds, will trickle to a halt. However, I don’t believe that will happen. As the… more»
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Potential GTX Clone? 1968 Plymouth Satellite
From 1968 to 1974, the Satellite was the top-of-the-line Plymouth mid-size car and was a trim derivative of the Belvedere. These intermediates were redesigned in 1968 and became rounder, and more aerodynamic in styling than before. That includes the… more»
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SS 396 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu is one of the more often cloned muscle cars as the Super Sport was no longer a series, and it’s hard to verify one without the proper paperwork. This Chevelle has a partial build sheet… more»
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Great Patina? 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Cars featured here on BF, come in many forms. First up is the general barn find that can run the gambit of conditions, but generally are mostly complete, untouched, in varying states of useable condition, and often inoperable. The… more»
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Back Again: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Update 2/7/23: This is another one of those cars that goes up for sale and then disappears only to resurface again a year or two later. Such is the case with this 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria with the… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Long-term ownership is a trait that some potential buyers prioritize when searching for a classic restoration project. This 1970 Chevelle SS 396 doesn’t disappoint on that front, having been part of the same family since 1972. It spent the… more»
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All Numbers Match: 1967 Jaguar XK-E
Originality and completeness count for something. Take this 1967 Jaguar XK-E for example. Yes, it’s a bit faded and worn-looking but, it appears to be very original and all intact. Best of all, it’s not suffering from the excessive… more»
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Second Chance: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
UPDATE 2/7/23: We last featured this car in February 2021, so two years have passed. The selling venue has changed (here on craigslist vs. eBay), but the location and dealer seem to be the same and the asking price… more»
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BF Auction: Mopar Powered Altered Drag Racer
If you’ve ever fancied trying your hand at drag racing but have found the prospect too daunting or expensive, this Altered could be the ideal solution. The seller believes that it was built during the 1990s and it has… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1961 Buick Electra 225
The Electra replaced the Roadmaster in 1959, becoming Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile through 1990. It saw six generations of production, including this second-gen convertible from 1961. We’re told this vehicle has been barn-stored for 50 years as the result of… more»
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Shrink Wrap Chevrolet? 1967 Caprice Coupe
This 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is a nicely optioned and pretty original car. It’s similar to the Impala except that it has the Caprice formal, boxy roofline, not the fast or slope-back design possessed by the Impala, though the new-for-1968… more»
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Exotic Shed Find? 1974 Porsche 914/4
We’ve seen many exotic cars sitting in barns over the last few years here, and whether a person considers a 1974 Porsche 914 “exotic” or not, it’s nonetheless a Porsche, which a lot of people think of when they… more»
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1 of 50: 1966 Dodge D-Dart
The Dodge Dart was largely a mundane compact car for most of the 1960s. But there were a few notable exceptions, like a 1969 Dart Swinger 340 or the 1966 D/Dart. If you’ve never seen a D/Dart, that’s because… more»
