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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»

Best Offer Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was one of the hottest and most influential automobiles of the 1960s. While a great many of the 1.3 million examples produced from 1964 to 1966 wore the coupe body shell, the fastback is perhaps the… more»

28k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

While it may not have the cachet of a Trans Am, this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is a tidy survivor. It retains its original paint and has a genuine 28,000 miles showing on its odometer. There are a few… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Are you a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” type of person? If you fall into the former category, you will look at this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, recognize the rust issues, and throw it into the… more»

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»

Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

The Laguna S-3 was the successor to the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport. By the mid-1970s, the muscle car scene had changed substantially, and the S-3 would carry Chevy’s intermediate performance mantra for 1974-76. The seller, a dealer in Sarasota,… more»

Easy Project? $2,500 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT

Sometimes, you have to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Obviously, I spent a lot of time attending Kenny Rogers concerts when I was a kid (seriously – holiday tradition, he came to the… more»

Unfinished SS Project: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to compete with the Ford Fairlane that had been resized in 1962. It joined the other GM divisions (except Cadillac) that had rolled out their own A-body entries. The Super Sport was… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price and provided an inspection report, which you can view here. During the inspection, the engine was turned over by hand and moves as it should. Almost a year ago, we… more»

LT-1 Power: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

Man, that’s a lot of wood! This baby looks more like a cabin cruiser than a car, but no, it’s a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon – a very popular model at least in sedan form. And of course,… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth found a niche in the late 1960s performance car boom – the budget-minded muscle car. The gimmicky Road Runner debuted in 1968 and quickly proved to be a top seller with more than 81,000 copies in 1969 (its… more»

Indy Pace Car: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT

If you’re a product of the 1980s and 1990s as I am, there are some cars that you might consider “iconic” based solely on their existence within that time period. Of course, to understand this, you have to also… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1964 Buick Riviera

Ford effectively created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the Thunderbird. The competition soon realized that there was a buck to be made, with Buick joining the party with the Riviera. The company took an interesting… more»

Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

While the Corvette had cemented its place in the market courtesy of the C2’s sales success, it was the C3 that earned the badge legendary status. The sleek styling has made the C3 one of the most instantly recognizable… more»

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»

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»