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Budget Exotic? 1978 Ferrari 400 Project

An affordable Ferrari excites the 14-year-old in any gearhead, and the wedge-shaped, V12 400 variants rank among the easiest to obtain. This 1978 Ferrari 400 Automatic in Independence, Oregon will change hands even more cheaply thanks to its missing… more»

Parked in ’62: 1957 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Coupe

I’d really like to know the story behind this ’57 Mercury Montclair. It was garaged in 1962 – when it was only five years old – and hasn’t been driven since. With modest details and only six photos provided… more»

Restored But Forgotten: 1972 Ford F-100

Ford introduced the F-Series of pickups after World War II (1948), and they would go on to be best-sellers to this day. Unlike previous light-duty trucks, the F-Series was no longer based on a car platform. The F-100 was… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Enthusiasts will typically accept a classic’s shortcomings if it is either completely original or exceptionally cheap. This 1963 Corvette Convertible has a few issues, and it isn’t completely original. However, with the seller listing it with No Reserve, it… more»

Workshop Find: 1970 Ford Bronco

We are used to seeing First Generation Ford Bronco project candidates crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have been left exposed to the elements. This is rarely good since rust has a nasty habit of sinking its fangs… more»

Volkswagen Power: 1953 MG TD Kit Car

The TD was part of MG’s T-Type sports car lineup built from 1936 to 1955, with Its run between 1950 and 1953. The seller has a kit car replica that’s been in a barn for the past 20 years…. more»

Basement Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top

The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of muscle car production. Rising insurance premiums, shrinking compression ratios, and tightening Federal emissions regulations would soon see demand drop off. The Pontiac GTO was still the godfather of the performance… more»

Rare Bench Seat! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

A couple of observations regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Firstly, I can’t believe how many we have covered here. Of the 235K assembled in ’68, I think we have reviewed every one of them (slight exaggeration of course). Secondly,… more»

58k Mile Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

After World War II. most of the cars sold were warmed-over pre-war editions. It wasn’t until 1949 that the floodgates opened with all-new products, including those from Chevrolet. Due to pent-up demand, Detroit was still keeping up with production… more»

Running Light Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The goal was to bring younger buyers into the Chrysler fold. One of the carrots they dangled was the Duster 340, a smaller budget muscle car… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car Replica: 1975 Buick Century

Although Buick first used the Century nameplate in 1936, it was the GM division’s mid-size automobile in the 1970s. In 1975 and 1976, it was selected as the official pace car of the annual Indianapolis 500. A 2-door hardtop… more»

Cute Project: 1972 Honda Z600

I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

UPDATE – The winner couldn’t complete the transaction, so we have offered to rerun this auction! Be sure to take another look and bid. This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is admittedly in rough shape, but it is one of the… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Ford Bronco

We see a few First Generation Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this is for one very good reason: These classics remain incredibly desirable. Even the roughest examples command attention and surprisingly high prices. That brings us… more»

Storage Unit Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart 270

Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and created what would be the most popular generation of the automobile. It sold well enough to stick around through the 1976 model year. The 270 was the mid-range model and was… more»

A Trio of Projects: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»

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