Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
38K Mile Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s sixth-generation (’72-’76) Thunderbird grew to such gargantuan proportions, especially after the federal five MPH bumper standard was enacted, that I took to calling them “Blunderbirds”. With the introduction of the seventh generation (’77-’79), I thought, well, that’s a… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rust-Free 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab Diesel 4×4
In going through a Ford F-250HD brochure, it doesn’t look like a long bed was available with a 4×4 F-250HD Crew Cab in 1997. This outstanding-looking 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab 4×4 Diesel truck is listed here on eBay… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Update: This car has resurfaced on eBay after it didn’t meet reserve. It’s currently bid to $22,600. Experience tells me that this car may well sell off the venue to someone who is interested but perhaps never bids. It’s… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
It is fair to say that as the 1970s progressed and engine power dropped, many manufacturers and buyers began focusing on comfort and luxury. That thinking spawned cars like this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It features the range-topping… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
While manufacturers typically provide buyers with a wide range of paint shades, some are iconic, and finding a particular classic wearing that color feels “right.” Such is the case with the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am, with Starlight Black… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company. At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1990 Ford F250 XLT Lariat
I admit that I once didn’t understand the appeal of Pickups. However, a past employer supplied me with one as a company car, and I quickly became a convert. I was impressed by the sheer versatility of these vehicles,… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Make an Offer: 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom
Studebaker joined a long list of vehicle manufacturers to disappear into the dusty pages of history books in 1967. It was unable to withstand the pricing war instigated by “The Big Three,” and even a merger with Packard failed… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Regional Wagon! 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff
Upon first glance, this 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff Wagon looks rough. Ok, upon second and third glances it also looks rough, but if there was ever a wagon worthy of a full restoration, this rare 1 of 400 Briarcliff… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002
The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Factory Fuelie? 1957 Chevrolet 150
Some classics are a genuine surprise packet, and such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan. This seemingly mild-mannered family Sedan is a tidy vehicle that wears most of its original paint. However, closer scrutiny reveals… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1950 Buick Special Sedanette Is All Original
I was misinformed. I thought the “sedanette” body style on Buicks (debuted in ’42) ended with the 1949 model, but here’s a 1950 Special sedanette to prove me wrong. It’s being offered on eBay in Le Mars, Iowa, with… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ophelia Viola Supercar: 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
To understand supercars, you need to factor in a few different qualities to fully grasp why some fly higher than others. While limited production and scorching performance are both two key ingredients, there’s other less tangible qualities that cause… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Color: No Reserve 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360
We have seen a recent influx of No Reserve classics at Barn Finds, and this 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda continues that trend. Adding to its appeal are the one-year-only paint shade and its numbers-matching drivetrain. Its needs are minor, and… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Breaker, Breaker: Smokey and the Bandit Automobilia
If you were a male growing up in the 1970s, like me you were no doubt a fan of the Smokey and the Bandit movies (or at least the first one). The good old boy flick starring Burt Reynolds… more»
