Maybe if you had a rare and beautiful car that had raced in the Tour de France and at Monte Carlo, you wouldn’t let it sit damaged and undriven in a storage unit for decades? Proving that barns, garages,… more»
Project Cars
BF Exclusive: 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer M1009 CUCV
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! I like dystopian literature as much as the next guy, and books such as Nineteen Eighty-Four and Fahrenheit 451 captured my imagination by proving that not all literature needs to involve… more»
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Solid Start: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Now up for sale on eBay is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic Tri-Five Chevy project ready for someone to bring it back to life. The seller describes it as a good project car that’s already been started,… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
With the shock of rising gas prices, a lot of American car buyers were flocking to small cars in 1976. But not all of them were, as the Chevrolet Chevelle was still popular with consumers. 30,000 copies of the… more»
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Last Real Deal: 1956 Packard Four Hundred
For most people, Packard died in 1956. Studebaker-based Packards were around for two more years, but dealers and customers weren’t impressed. After the 3,224 Packard Four Hundreds (aka 400s) rolled off the assembly line in ’56 (along with some… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville
The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon! If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»
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No Reserve 4×4 Project: 1976 Ford Bronco
With the complex nature of most modern-day four-wheel-drive SUV offerings, it’s nice to step back in time when they weren’t so complicated, with the simplicity playing a large part in the appeal of this 1976 Ford Bronco. Introduced back… more»
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Cheap 440-Powered Project: 1969 Chrysler 300
I’ve been keeping an eye on this 1969 Chrysler 300 for a few days since we first received the tip, and for $3,000, I’m a bit surprised that nobody has snatched this one yet. There will be some tasks… more»
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BF Auction: 1940 Ford Sedan De Luxe
The 1937-1940 Ford De Luxe line has long been a popular car for hot rodding, largely due to its exceptional styling and V8 engine. These days, finding an unmodified and solid example is rather difficult, most have either rusted… more»
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Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera
When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism. Personal luxury… more»
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Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon
When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
I could see where some naysayers might argue that there’s a reason the Cadillac hearse is sitting next to this Chevelle, possibly waiting to transport this one to its final resting place. However, while it’s true that this Chevy… more»
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Ending Today: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Bidding ends today on what looks like a clean 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that benefits from what appears to be a ton of recent maintenance. This is one of those cars that remains attainable for mere mortals and may… more»
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V8 Swap: 1936 Buick Roadmaster
“Styled for a party but powered for a thrill” is the opening line of Buick’s 1936 Roadmaster brochure. Well, being one of Buick’s top dogs that year, and riding on a 131″ wheelbase, one could have quite the rolling… more»
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Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve
Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»
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Solid Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
For a low-budget muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer when it was introduced as a 1968 model, offering plenty of bang for your buck plus a 383 big block as the standard engine. Of course, there… more»
