Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special, originally powered by a 383 V-8, that has sat around since 1991 as two owners failed to follow through on their plans to get it back on the road. The White… more»
Project Cars
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1931 Ford Coupe Clown Car
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is the eclectic mix of classics we see. This 1931 Ford Coupe fits that description, having spent part of its life as a Clown Car. The owner recently released it… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Blank Canvas: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Some enthusiasts never realize their ambition to create the car of their dreams because they find the idea of molesting a desirable classic unpalatable. They also fear the flack they might receive from purists and will spend their days… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Caprice LS5
The Caprice joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1965 as a luxury version of the popular Impala. Sales of the Caprice would continue to grow each year and an estimated 92,000 were built and sold in the 1970 model year…. more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RD
Special Editions are nothing new to the classic world, with manufacturers devising a seemingly endless list of reasons to send something distinctive to dealerships to entice potential buyers. Honda followed that practice in 1986 with its iconic Z50 Monkey… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible Project
The Chevelle Malibu was a popular car for Chevrolet in 1970. More than 300,000 of them alone were sold as Sport Coupes and a large percentage of them were ordered as Super Sports. But a lesser number were convertibles,… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Convert It Back? 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle in 1971 to give dealers more choices for U.S. buyers. The Super Beetle varied from the standard Beetle by its curved windshield, larger luggage space, and McPherson front strut suspension. But none of them… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
340/4-Speed Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When it comes to E-Bodies, the 1970 and ’71 Barracuda are probably my two favorites, with a slight nod to the latter considering its cool grille design and quad headlights up front, plus the one-year-only ‘Cuda exclusive gills in… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Porsche 928 S4
Time waits for no man. Unfortunately, this 1989 Porsche 928 S4 has fallen down the slippery slope of neglect and borderline abandonment after the seller’s father reached a certain point of old age. That’s the reality of the situation… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
The owner of this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible has been its custodian since 1978. It was his daily driver for many years, receiving a restoration around 1984. It hasn’t seen action recently, and changing circumstances have led him… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
“1977 AMC Pacer. Super fun, and everyone loves it.” That’s how the ad for this interesting potential collectible kicks off on craiglist. Matt H saw that and decided to share it as a tip for the rest of us… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Drop-Top Garage Find: 1960 Studebaker Lark
The Studebaker Lark was one of the new compact cars to hit the U.S. market in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Along with the Rambler American, it debuted in 1959 – a full year before the Detroit “Big… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although some enthusiasts focus on classics featuring Triple-Black paint and trim, there is much to be said for following the opposite tack. This 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix is a shining example of that philosophy, with its Triple-White creating a… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some owners demonstrate greater restraint than I will ever possess. I can’t imagine owning a classic like this 1965 Corvette Convertible and leaving it in storage for over thirty-five years. That is its story, although the dry environment has… more»
