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Super 90 Barn Find: 1961 Porsche 356B

A few years ago, a barn find Porsche 356 with a numbers-matching Super 90 engine would have been subject to an absolutely insane bidding war. These days, the market has settled down to more reasonable levels wherein a car… more»

65K Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

The turbocharged Ford Mustang SVO is a classic 80s performance car that has been catching more collectors eyes over the last few years. That being said, it’s still not the most sought-after Fox body you can buy, and I… more»

Sitting in the Woods: 1969 Ford Bronco

Do you ever wonder how many old cars and trucks have been languishing on someone’s property, cast aside like any other piece of trash, when one day the owners realize it could be worth selling? That’s the feeling I… more»

Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»

1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340

Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»

BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project

If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»

Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage

Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»

Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»

Road To Recovery! 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT

Kit cars have always been a fun subject when it comes to the DIY market segment of the auto hobby, with many of them hailing from the good old days back when you could find an inexpensive donor chassis… more»

Hesitant Seller: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

The second generation of the Ford Mustang brought the car back to reasonable proportions, losing both size and weight in 1974. That helped sales of the car rebound, though the timing was perfect as the OPEC oil embargo also… more»

PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited

Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»

Huge Stash of 1970s Dodge Challengers

The single generation of the Dodge Challenger was modestly popular when new but is much more so today.  Depending on the condition and powertrain, these cars are capable of commanding six-figure price tags some 50 years later. Here we… more»

Gull-Wing Project: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Before the DeLorean, there was another gullwing sports car that had a limited production run and a lack of financial success. That was the Bricklin SV-1 (short for “safety vehicle one”), built and imported from Canada by Malcolm Bricklin…. more»

Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a  trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»

Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»

Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations

‎ If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»