From the early 1900s, the thriving British automotive ecosystem consisted of three primary types of ventures: companies that made one-offs often from disparate parts resulting in a handful of examples; specialist makers that mustered production in the hundreds or… more»
Project Cars
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Project
Chevrolet’s Camaro would be the first serious threat to the Ford Mustang’s dominance in the “pony car” market. In the car’s first three years (1967-69), more than three-quarters of a million copies of the Camaro would leave the assembly… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1973 MGB With Overdrive And Hardtop
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! This 1973 MGB Roadster has been off the road since 2017 and while it’s a project, it should be fairly easy to revive and it comes with some desirable options…. more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Amphibious Project: 1964 Amphicar 770
Who doesn’t remember the quirky Amphicar of the 1960s? You know, the little car that could ride on water or the small boat that could drive on land. Built in Germany, production ran from 1961 to 1965 with registrations… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Good Bones? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Pity the 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. It’s almost identical to the ’63 except for the lack of that ultra-cool split rear window. Bidders at the well-known big auction houses seem prepared to sell their souls to acquire one of the… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Series 1: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the world of Z cars, the holiest of grails is the unrestored Series 1 that has no rust and hasn’t been modified. This particular 1971 Datsun 240Z is almost that car, save for an unfortunate respray to a… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pristine in the 80s: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
We often talk about wanting to see what a car looked like before it became a barn find. Imagining the gleaming paint, the spotless engine bay, the rich and supple interior. We don’t often get that chance, but the… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parts Stash Included: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
It is fascinating how we sometimes go for months without seeing a particular classic at Barn Finds, and then several will appear in quick succession. Such has been the case with the Lotus Europa. Those we’ve recently seen require… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Steve McQueen’s? 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished restoration project that will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst our readers. It is a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe, a rock-solid classic requiring the finishing touches to return to its former glory. However,… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1953 Packard Clipper Touring Sedan
UPDATE – There was a miscommunication with the seller, they meant to run the auction with a reserve. Our apologies for the mix-up. This 1953 Packard Clipper, titled as a 1954, has been in the same family since new,… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe
As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Estate Sale Garage Find: 1964 Jaguar S-Type
The S-Type was a 4-door sedan (aka “saloon”) built by Jaguar Cars in England between 1963 and 1968. An extension of the earlier Mark 2, it had more amenities than its predecessor. Initially available with a 3.4-liter inline-6, the… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a project that may have already crossed the halfway point. It has a rebuilt 440 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission along with new paint. But the engine has been swapped… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Dan Gurney Special: 1968 Mercury Cougar
During the period from the sixties through the nineties, the marketing departments of the Big Three automakers were always coming up with gimmicks to sell cars. From pace cars to special editions, customers looking for a distinctive ride could… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Blew Away! 1970 Buick LeSabre Convertible
During the 1960s and 1970s, the LeSabre was the gateway model into the portfolio of full-size cars sold by Buick. In 1970, your choices were the LeSabre, Wildcat, and Electra 225. All three series offered convertibles, like this ’70… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
We are helping Reader MB clear out his project that he isn’t ever going to get around to. So far, we’ve listed his Camaro and Corvette. Next up is his 1970 El Camino and while it might look rough,… more»
