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Parked in 1990: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

This 1967 Pontiac Firebird has been parked in a garage, forgotten and neglected, since 1990. During those 30-years it has managed to accumulate a fair coating of dust. There are also plenty of cobwebs to contend with. Below all… more»

Four Door Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

What’s special about a 1974 Chevrolet Nova four-door sedan? Nothing really except that Chevrolet sold about 391,000 Novas in a recession year and that had to be comfort of some degree. The Nova SS coupe was still available in… more»

Original Explorer Package: 1978 Ford F-250

I didn’t even have to look at the location to know this survivor-grade 1978 Ford F-250 with the Explorer package resided in Washington State. This is the kind of truck I saw in large quantities when vacationing in Washington… more»

390 Fastback! 1967 Mustang GTA

A faded Sauterne Gold paint job cleverly conceals all manner of vegetable matter including lichen, moss, and the discarded lettuce from a BLT, all of which might be found on this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA. On the strength of… more»

22K Mile Barn Find: 1984 Hurst Oldsmobile

I recently read a buyer’s guide article on mid-’80s Hurst Oldsmobiles and found it to be very interesting. I was aware of Hurst’s involvement with Oldsmobile back in the ‘80s but I had moved completely away from domestic iron… more»

W-30 Barn Find: 1975 Hurst/Olds Cutlass

What a neat car: a genuine 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W30, still equipped with all the cool features that made this package so tempting to buyers in 1975. While not nearly the powerhouse that it used to be, this… more»

V6 And A 4-Speed: 1976 Ford Pinto

This 1976 Ford Pinto looks a lot like one we featured in 2016, with some key differences that are hard to ignore. This Pinto features a distinctive plaid interior and Cologne V6 with a four-speed, just like the one… more»

Surplus Equipment Sale: 1956 Dodge Power Wagon

If there’s a world I wish I had more visibility into, it’s the surplus auction business that state agencies across the country seem to offer. The range of vehicles that still see regular use as part of a local… more»

Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It was 1969, and Neil Armstrong took that “one small step for man,” changing our world forever. He achieved this by riding atop a Saturn V rocket, the most powerful machine that had been created by humans up to… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Firebird

Some classic cars are beautifully preserved or restored originals that are guaranteed to attract plenty of attention and admiration wherever they go. They are special cars that attract this attention for all of the right reasons. Some classics are… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1979 Ford Fairmont

To be fair, this 1979 Ford Fairmont wagon is not a barn find. But it is most certainly a hot-rod we can all appreciate, which started out with a survivor-grade example that made it the perfect platform for an… more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a solid car that was last registered back in 1983. It has been dragged out of hiding, and the owner has done much of the work in preparation for its return to… more»

Dock Find: 1954 “The Dream” Ferry

If you’ve run out of space to park your collection and happen to live near a deep body of water, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a genuine Washington State ferry may be worth a look. The boat, originally known… more»

BF AUCTION: C4 Corvettes Plus Parts Stash!

SOLD Last year reader Tina R spotted a local ad for a collection of C4 Corvette projects that the owner’s family just needed gone, so she rushed over to have a look. Well, Tina was struck by a case… more»

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Barn Find

If you are the road runner and you can’t outrun Wiley Coyote, what do you do? You’ve avoided the Acme anvil and the Acme dynamite but he’s still closing in. Well, you could try hiding in the barn under… more»

Project or Parts? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has spent more than half of its life stored away in a barn, but it has now been dragged out to be sold as part of an estate. It’s a pretty forlorn-looking sight, and… more»