Here’s one that I definitely missed, a 1949 Kaiser Virginian. I’m familiar with Kaiser-Frazer and have written posts about both sides of the house but have never heard of the “Virginian” until I stumbled upon this tip that was… more»
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Stored For 23 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was the top-of-the-line model for the full-size Chevys back in ’68, measuring nearly 18 feet long and providing seating room for 6. Along with all the comfort the car offered inside, the coupe also provided some sporty… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1980 Ferrari 412
This 1980 Ferrari 412 features a rare combination of 2+2 seating with a V12 engine up front and paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The series of 2+2 grand tourers began with the 365 GT4, followed by the 400,… more»
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Nicest 1984 Jeep CJ7 Laredo Ever?
This 1984 Jeep CJ7 is probably one of the cleanest classic Jeeps you will ever see. It has over 100k miles on the odometer, but it doesn’t look like it. It can be found here on eBay with a current… more»
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Big And Bold: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Drop Top
Top of the heap is where Pontiac positioned its Bonneville and today, we have a member of the third-gen (’61-’64) and it’s a convertible! Designed to give the aura of size, power, and speed, the Bonneville cachet also spread… more»
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Greatness In Green: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Well, it’s green which is a great start for me. It’s likely Wilderness Green, and this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix looks marvelous. From its inception in ’62, the Grand Prix was a special Pontiac but made that much more… more»
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50 Years Same Owner: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura
U.S. automakers began entering new territory in 1959. That year, Studebaker and American Motors would roll out new compact cars, the Lark and the American. Plymouth, Chevy, and Ford would join the following year with the Valiant, Corvair, and… more»
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Driver-Grade Collector Car: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Bidding is short of clearing the reserve price on this clean 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with just over 45,000 miles. The ZR-1 remains a significant performance car bargain at this juncture, especially when you consider the fact that $30,000… more»
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BF Auction: 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy
A Harley-Davidson isn’t merely a motorcycle. Ownership of a Harley provides admission into a community that is among the most supportive of any brand. That is the opportunity awaiting the buyer of this 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Fat Boy…. more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
1969 was a hot year for big blocks in the Corvette. Even the small block offering had grown from 327 to 350 cubic inches, which was offered in standard form producing 300 horsepower right out the door, with the… more»
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Perfectly Restored Futura! 1961 Ford Falcon
There was a time when Ford’s new for 1960 Falcon wasn’t taken seriously. Many considered them to be throw-away commodity cars – buy it-use it-wear it out-ditch it-buy another. But Ford tapped into a large and nascent market managing… more»
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409 Dual-Quad: 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
Some classics leave us with many questions to consider, and this 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne is one such vehicle. Its presentation is impossible to fault following a meticulous restoration, and its engine bay features the most powerful engine Chevrolet offered… more»
BF Exclusive: 45 Years Owned 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
We talk a lot here at Barn Finds about the importance of long-term, documented ownership and buying from caretakers that had long-term visions when building their cars. It’s hard to find these days given how many flippers and investors are playing… more»
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396 4-Speed Post! 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
Two types of people bought a car like this 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan before 1980: budget-minded people who didn’t care about driving fast, and budget-minded people who didn’t want anyone to know their car was fast until it… more»
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Riviera Hardtop! 1954 Buick Special
A Buick, like this superb 1954 Riviera, was always a Buick! They consistently were no-nonsense, near-luxury, stout performers. Back in the ’70s, a garage co-worker and I were talking about the collection of blown-up or worn-out engines that we… more»
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For Sale Again: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2
Our own Michelle wrote a tremendous post about this same Appia being for sale back in November of 2022; as it is now listed for sale for $250 less ($14,500) here on craigslist with the same pictures, my assumption… more»
