Way back when, I recall a 1959 Ford four-door sedan occupying a place in our family’s motor pool. It was a Custom trim level, wore a dull gray hue, and was powered by a six-cylinder engine. As a wee-tike,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Hudson Hornet Project
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the included parts. Up for grabs exclusively on Barn Finds as a no-reserve auction, this 1949 Hudson Hornet represents a rare opportunity to finish a restoration of one of the most… more»
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57K-Mile 1974 Ford LTD Brougham 400 V8
The seller lists this color as “Saddle Bronze Metallic,” but whatever color this 1974 Ford LTD Brougham 2-Door Hardtop is, it isn’t the same color as the one Buddy Ebsen used while playing Barnaby Jones five+ decades ago. It’s a… more»
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Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»
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Private Collection Car: 1993 Bentley Brooklands
Most of us by now know there’s little point to buying a once-expensive car cheaply and not expecting to encounter some expensive problems. Even in the best case scenario where you find a car that has truly been loved… more»
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Possible Engine Swap? 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is a tidy, driver-grade classic with a few cosmetic imperfections. It could be enjoyed immediately while its new owner ponders whether a motor transplant is in order. I must say a big thank you to… more»
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Slightly Crispy: 1936 Studebaker Dictator
What’s in a name, right? Automobile models come and go, as do their names; some are memorable and venerable, others not so much so. President? That’s a good one; so’s Commander – it’s unassuming. Crown? That denotes high ranking…. more»
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One of 2,000 Golden Anniversary Cars: 1949 Packard
In the 1970s and 1980s, there was no shortage of “special editions” emerging from America’s automobile factories. From pace cars to anniversary editions, customers were deluged with these marketing exercises. Before this period, automakers were somewhat more reserved. This… more»
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SS Clone Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Chevelles produced from 1969 to 1972 have become popular for cloning as Super Sports. That’s because a lot of them were made, and Super Sports from that vintage are hard to identify as “real deal” without paperwork. The… more»
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Mechanically Sound: 1969 Buick LeSabre 400
Some admirers will likely glance at this 1969 Buick LeSabre and immediately write it off simply because of the number of doors, which is understandable, as many enthusiasts prefer only a pair of doors instead of four on vintage… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200
King of Compacts is how a 1962 brochure describes the first-generation Plymouth Valiant. Coming in several years before the flood of Japanese imports that most of us think of when we think of “compact cars,” the Valiant was, at… more»
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Bubbletop Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The term “bubbletop” was coined to refer to Impala and Bel Air Chevrolet 2-door hardtops built from 1959 to 1962. That’s because the sleek rooflines of these cars had thin pillars and an abundance of curved glass windows. This… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer
When we think of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s easy to jump right to the exotic 300SL Gullwing or thundering 6.9L V8 sedans. However, older Mercedes products that weren’t the pinnacle of sports cars for their day or the most… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1977 Plymouth Sport Fury
Talk about a car that can’t make up its mind! Plymouth’s Fury nameplate (’59-’78) bounced back and forth between full-size and mid-size more times than a motivated but failed dieter. Today’s find, a 1977 Sport Fury two-door coupe, is… more»
BF Exclusive: 1936 Oldsmobile F-36
The 1930s saw a marked shift in automobile appearance as manufacturers began focusing on aerodynamic efficiency. Oldsmobile was no exception, with legendary designer Harley Earl wielding his pen on the company’s new F-Series range. This 1936 Olds F-36 is… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Although buyers could order a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 with a V8 under the hood, none left the factory with the 302ci motor powering our feature car. The seller has worked away on this classic for two years to… more»
