Just to be clear, this car is not the 1962 Porsche 356 that was featured here on BF about two weeks ago – right year and color, but not the same car. This is a truly spectacular example, with… more»
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Plenty Of Patina: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4
We’ve featured several Chevrolet Blazers here on Barn Finds recently, some in nicely-preserved condition and others in varying states of neediness, but this one is a sort of a middle-of-the-road example. Or at least that was my first impression,… more»
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42-Inch Stretch! 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine
Considering the sky-high price tags when they were new, sometimes acquiring a second-hand Rolls-Royce from the eighties decade almost seems like a real bargain these days, that is until you have to start making repairs and performing maintenance. But… more»
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1 of 25 Built: 1949 Healey Sportsmobile
Rare is the car that only 25 copies are ever built, but that’s the case with the Healey Sportsmobile. Each one was built on order between 1948 and 1950, a 2-door, 4-seat “drophead” (aka convertible) coupe. This one has… more»
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Yard Find: 1954 Ford V8 LaDawri Conquest Project
By the 1950s, advances in fiberglass manufacturing had sparked a frenzy in the car business. The Corvette debuted in fiberglass. British makers climbed aboard the trend with cars like the Lotus, TVR, and Turner. Every car magazine contained tiny,… more»
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40 Original Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS
When we think of rare Porsches, it’s almost standard practice to envision a 911 or a factory race car. Rarely do we think of the humble 924, but it may be that with just 15 examples ever made, the… more»
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Still In The Crate: Zero-Mile 2001 Yamaha YZ250
Being brand new and still in the crate sure seems to be making a difference in the bid price of this 2001 Yamaha YZ250. Having zero miles on a vehicle is pretty unusual, when you buy a brand-new vehicle… more»
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Two-for-One: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
Hidden in this garage is a promising project. It is an essentially solid 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe. Although it needs work, the included second car should supply many parts required to return it to its former glory. It… more»
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Solid Project: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
Turbocharging is a technology that has gone in and out of style several times over the past forty years, with Buick as one of its stalwarts during the 1980s. The focus on forced induction saw the company produce iconic… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed
It may seem a contradiction, but it is possible that a vehicle designed to function as a workhorse can possess style and class. This is perfectly demonstrated by this 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed. Its mechanical configuration means… more»
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Garage Update! 1962 Morris Mini Cooper
It’s been a while since I’ve done an update on our Mini Cooper, so I thought I’d put a quick post together. Admittedly, not much has been done to it, since I’ve had a bit of an issue getting… more»
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Unmolested 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 with 29,000 Original Miles!
Chevrolet introduced its Fourth Generation Impala in 1965, and it proved a sales record-breaker. Over one million people scrambled to park one in their driveway, with some going the extra yard to order the SS 396 version. This is… more»
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Former Farm Truck: 1955 Chevrolet 3100
The Advance-Design Series of trucks was Chevrolet’s first after the conclusion of World War II. Introduced in mid-1947, the platform would soldier on until early 1955 when it was replaced by the Task Force Series. This ’55 Chevy is… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Pontiac GTO
When contemplating a classic purchase, the cost is a serious consideration. Whether that is the actual purchase price or the expense involved in restoration, it is something that most buyers will keep in the back of their minds. Addressing… more»
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6,000 Horsepower WARbike Motorcycle!
In May of 2022, Larry “Spiderman” McBride made the fastest pass in NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle history. He ran 5.61 seconds at 268.38 miles per hour. Well, forty years ago, the bike seen here was designed to run 5… more»
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Car Museum Find: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena
One of my favorite “types” of discoveries is a low-mileage, mothballed car from an obscure car museum. The museum doesn’t have to be completely off the radar, but a lot of the smaller ones are, unlike the Petersen and… more»
