Is the BMW E12 the best sports sedan ever? Maybe not, but for the era, it was pretty close. Its most worthy competitor was probably another BMW – the 2002. Alfa and Lancia were making sporty saloons too, but… more»
Project Cars
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 and by 1970 it superseded (and finally replaced) the Fairlane as the company’s intermediate product. The design of the 1970-71 models was inspired by supersonic jets of that era and were quite… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2-For-1 Deal: 1979 Chrysler 300 Pair
The 300 moniker returned to the Chrysler lineup in 1979 after an absence since ’71 as a one-year-only package for the Cordoba, and it was an expensive option as this pushed the car’s price up over two thousand additional… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Thunderbolt Build? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
After years as a full-sized variant, “Fairlane” moved to an intermediate body in model year 1962, slotting between the “compact” Falcon and the full-sized Galaxie. This 1964 Fairlane 500 2-Door Sedan shares a roofline with the hardtop Sports Coupe,… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project
All you need to know about this 1968 Mustang GT is contained in one sentence: “Put away because of extensive underside rust.” That should scare you and wake you up. But if you’re like the nearly twenty bidders who… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 42 Years: 1967 Porsche 912
The devil is in the details as it relates to well-preserved vehicles. In other words, the impression of how well-preserved a car is can change based on the level of original details you find present in a specimen such… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Cadillac enjoyed a banner year in 1941, with 66,169 cars rolling out of dealerships and into the garages of new owners. However, one of the rarest of these was the Series 62 Convertible. The company produced a mere 3,100… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Supercharger Needs TLC: 1957 Packard Clipper
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954 and the product lines remained separate until 1957. That’s when the remaining Packard production became rebadged products out of South Bend, often referred to today as “Packardbakers.” Buyers and dealers alike were… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Flathead Project: 1946 Mercury Eight Deluxe
Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Custom
It may seem strange or at odds with the classic scene to describe this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am as a survivor, but I feel that term is appropriate. The custom car scene has continually evolved since the first passenger… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
First Year Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
While the Mustang may be credited as the first offering to fall into the category of a pony car, it sure didn’t take other manufacturers long to realize what a marketable concept Ford had gotten into here, with GM… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rally Sport Option: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Chevy Camaro was an all-new car in 1970, but it would take a few years for it to become as popular as the first-generation models (1967-69). The auto was little changed in 1971 except for the use of… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT
The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
We’ve seen some head-scratchers in the Can It Be Saved series here on Barn Finds, and this 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z is one of the head-scratchin’est ones so far. A small front-drive car that needs a total restoration… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • Auctions • 42 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Marauder 390
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast seeking something that will stand out from the crowd. This 1970 Mercury Marauder ticks those boxes, and although it has sat for twelve years, it runs and… more»
