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BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed

Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»

Baby Bruiser: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4

When the captive import pickups started showing up to do battle with the Toyota Hilux, it was a glorious time to be shopping for a light-duty rig. You had numerous options for a compact pickup that was hardly limited… more»

BF Auction: Chevrolet 302ci Small-Block V8

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this engine, so be sure to take another look! One of the greatest challenges faced by some enthusiasts during a project build is selecting something appropriate to slot into their classic’s engine bay…. more»

Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did.  Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»

FREE CAR! 1983 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship automobile for many years, sans the Imperial, which was a separate make in the 1950s-1970s. The cars went on a diet in 1982, as buyers weren’t as enamored with the gas-guzzlers Chrysler had… more»

Impala-based Wagon: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad

The Nomad ended its three-year run in 1957 as a “sport wagon”, with sales falling short of Chevrolet expectations. But the name would live on into the 1970s, as a 4-door family wagon instead. In 1960, the Nomad was… more»

Needs Finishing: Rare 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code

It’s easy to understand why many consider the 1957 Thunderbird, the last year of the 2-seater “Baby Bird,” as the best of the 3-year series. There was handsome new rear end styling, a bunch of new paint, interior, and… more»

Creampuff! 1985 Chevy Silverado Shortbed

Years ago, I wrote a series of posts for Barn Finds on “honest” pickup trucks. You know, the ones that look nice but not perfect, probably have some “patina”, and aren’t priced ridiculously. The seller of this 1985 Chevrolet… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

The third generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, arrived on the scene in 1968. Fashioned after the Mako Shark concept car, the Corvette looked nothing like it had before, and the C3 ‘Vettes were so popular that… more»

Big Brother Is Watching! Sangamo Tachograph

Back before we had all the digital instruments we have today, trucking companies kept track of driver activities via tachographs. These were mechanical devices that could track vehicle speed, total miles, hours, and more using analog gauges in a… more»

Supernatural Project? 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury version of the Impala to compete against Ford’s new LTD. It was highly successful and remained a Chevy staple for many years. It became a series of its own… more»

32k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Buick Electra Limited

From 1959 to 1990, the Electra was king of the hill at Buick. It was their finest car along the lines of the Oldsmobile 98 and was just a small notch below that of the Cadillac DeVille. The 225… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Sometimes, it’s the pedigree that’s the strongest factor in making a car project promising, and that seems to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.  This one’s going to need a comprehensive restoration, both cosmetically and mechanically, and… more»

Desert Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Sedan

Dry-climate project cars are always worth a closer look, and this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door sedan appears to have the kind of solid bones that many of us hope to find. Located in Peoria, Arizona, this Bel Air… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Deciding to part with a classic that has been part of your life for over five decades is never easy, but it is the choice made by the owners of this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has been a… more»

Period Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Well, it’s not exactly a “Little Deuce Coupe,” but this 1932 Ford Five-Window coupe is pretty close.  Claimed to have been parked in ’62, this dusty coupe appears to be all there, and it possesses some notable old-skool engine… more»