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Final Year L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Hiding in this shed is a classic that shows a lot of promise. It is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, and what makes it special is that it is one of the last produced with the desirable L82 version of… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Even if it’s rough and rusty, a classic will generate significant interest if the price is low enough. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 as a perfect example. It has undoubtedly seen better days, prompting the seller to question… more»

1 of 600? 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30 Project

The 1975 model year was the sixth time since 1968 that Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance partnered for a limited-production muscle car. Buyers could choose from either white or black paint and either a 350 cubic inch V8 (W-25) or… more»

BF Exclusive: 1947 Oldsmobile Series 68 Convertible

Postwar convertibles aren’t exactly difficult to find, but you don’t come across straight-eight Oldsmobile convertibles as nice as this one very often. This 1947 Series 68 reportedly received a body-off rotisserie restoration and has covered approximately 4,400 miles since… more»

Fox-Body Special: 1979 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car

Many car collectors have a niche interest that they pursue. Professional cars, like funeral coaches or police cruisers, are one. Having anything and everything Hemi is another. Somewhere in this pantheon come pace cars, and more particularly, those that… more»

That Thing Got A Hemi? 1974 Jeep Cherokee

Well, there’s no denying it, I like green! I lock up on that exterior hue before I even notice the rest of the car. But in this case, this 1974 Jeep Cherokee has much more to offer than its… more»

Massive Quincy Auction Recap

A little over a week ago, we featured a massive auction in Quincy, Michigan, which you can find here. The owner had accumulated nearly 120 cars, and unfortunately, most were left outside. It looked like quite the find, though,… more»

Almost a Survivor! 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

There are Town & Countrys, and then there are Town & Countrys. The model name ran for seven decades – with a small hiatus during WWII, of course, and a single year retirement in 1989 – but its style… more»

BF Exclusive: 1976 Dodge W200 M882 4×4

Most old pickups have one working life behind them. This Dodge has already had at least two. The seller says it began its career with the U.S. military before serving a fire department in northern Washington, and it still… more»

Fab Fins! 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sport Sedan

Fins were “in” by ’59, and this 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sport Sedan features wedge-shaped fins following a straight line from the front fender tips to these high-rise oval ports at the stern. The Space Race was on, and… more»

1-of-500: 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLH-S

Hot hatches were a staple of the 1980s, though some were hotter than others. The Dodge Shelby Omni GLH-S was a one-year-only model that provided exceptional performance for its size. Only 500 cars rolled off the factory floor in… more»

Manual Tranny? 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate

On more than one occasion, Chevrolet branded its full-size station wagons separately from its comparable automobile products. The Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala in 1950-60 and again from 1969-72. The latter period included the Kingswood Estate with… more»

31k Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage survivors cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA is no exception. It presents beautifully, which isn’t surprising given its genuine 31,000 miles on the clock. It is… more»

2000 Chevrolet Corvette With 50 Miles!

Classics like this 2000 Chevrolet Corvette pose a unique challenge. Chevrolet created this car to be driven and enjoyed, which is instinctively what anyone would want to do. However, this car has clocked only 50 miles since leaving the… more»

Jet Age Project: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85

Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Buick all joined the compact car movement in 1961. The three were based on the new Y-body platform, and the Olds version was dubbed F-85 as a nod to the Jet Age. The car was in… more»

One-Year-Only: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Nassau

The Windsor was a Chrysler staple throughout the 1940s and 1950s. When Chrysler rolled out the first round of its “Forward Look” products in 1955, it applied the Nassau name to an entry-level Windsor 2-door hardtop. It was a… more»