While it may seem improbable to us, many people have no real idea of the value of collectible vehicles. These folks also struggle with marketing them when faced with the prospect of selling one falls into their laps. Take… more»
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May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
22k Mile 1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport Coupe
It is easy to dismiss cars from the 1990s as they don’t typically meet the classic mold. However, there are exceptions to every rule, as this 1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport Coupe demonstrates. It has seen thirty-two years of… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
From the back half, it’s easy to visualize that this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette was probably a fun droptop driver in its earlier days, that is before an engine fire ravaged the front section. Sometimes it’s challenging to resurrect autos… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Sky Lounge Equipped: 1963 Ford F100 Camper
One of the bonuses for being a regular reader of Barn Finds is that some of the most interesting and unusual vehicles being offered in the marketplace are written up right here. That said, this 1963 Ford F100 4WD… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Super Rare 10k Mile 1989 Avanti Convertible
When Studebaker stopped building cars in the U.S. at the end of calendar 1963, it looked like the end of the short-lived Avanti. But two Stude dealers came to the rescue, bought the name, inventory, and production capacity and… more»
May 30, 2024 • Auctions • 46 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this 1970 Corvette found the car when we featured it a year ago. Since purchasing it, they have completed an extensive list of service items to make it a reliable driver. They have enjoyed working on… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Turbo Diesel: 1982 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
Is a project Mercedes 300TD Turbodiesel a money-pit? or a gem in the rough? That’s the question as we contemplate this 1982 300TD, fresh from storage. On the one hand, the seller has replaced enough parts so the wagon… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stunning Flat Top: 1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
Modern luxury car manufacturers typically adopt subtle and restrained styling, but that hasn’t always been the case. This 1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville demonstrates that better than almost any car from that era. From its towering fins to the… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Big-Block Project? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Every enthusiast dreams of the moment when an affordable classic project candidate hits the market. Those cars typically require a deep commitment to regain their former glory, but when the vehicle in question is an early C3 Corvette that… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: Stunning 1972 GMC Jimmy
No Reserve. Those two simple words are guaranteed to make any enthusiast sit up and take notice in their search for a classic to park in their garage. However, they are only two of the many words to describe… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Royal Knight Survivor: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. It was in production as a full-size “gentlemen’s pickup” from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1987 as a mid-size hauler. The seller’s version comes with the… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Canadian Built Z15: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The Chevelle SS 396 was already a hot property when RPO Z15 became available in 1970. That’s Chevy lingo for the SS 454 with the LS5 or LS6 V8. 8,773 were known to have been built, with perhaps fewer… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
The seller of this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS mentions that this one would make a good parts car, and even if it was just a standard Super Sport, I might have to disagree and express my optimism that… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One-Owner 43k Mile 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom
Wearing optional locking wire wheelcovers, this 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom isn’t just a Custom in its model designation – with that fancy, faux convertible top, it’s a custom Custom. With only 43,000 miles, it’s barely broken in, even though… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
The Speedster was the successor of the 1953-54 Starliner and the forerunner of the 1956 Hawk (series) which would run in some fashion through 1964. Based on the President’s hardtop, the ’55 Speedster was a one-year-wonder and only saw… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Out of Long-Term Storage: 1940 Graham Hollywood
By the late 1930s, The Hupp Motor Car Company was fighting for its life after more than a decade of declining market share. In what can, in retrospect, be seen as an act of desperation, the company purchased the… more»
