We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and found documents laying out the Stanguellini’s ownership history! Vintage racing machinery was once an ignored segment of the classic car world. However, a dedicated group of enthusiasts now focus on… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Classifieds • 26 Comments
Pole Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Nomad was a 2-door “sport wagon” built and marketed by Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957. It was trimmed as a Bel Air to be the nicest station wagon that Chevy offered. They looked great, and yet fewer than… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 41 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
There is no feeling like slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day and hitting the road with the wind in your hair. However, doing so in a car offering exceptional luxury lifts that experience… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
44k Miles: Two-Tone 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Ford restyled its cars in 1955 and applied the Victoria nameplate to its hardtops as being top-of-the-line. You could go one step further with the Crown Victoria which added the largest chrome bar that traversed the C-pillars and across… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Exotic: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition
The chance to get into a desirable sports car for far less than the going rate is always going to raise eyebrows. If you want to snag a performance icon for a fraction of the price, you’re going to… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One of One: 1955 Abarth 208A Spyder by Boano
Singular cars are so desirable today that we cannot imagine why some didn’t sell thousands of copies. So it is with this little jewel, one of Abarth’s creations made in partnership with Felice Mario Boano. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V8 Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
One of the challenges facing many enthusiasts is locating a genuine survivor that is rock-solid and has no urgent needs. Newer candidates are typically a better bet, but that isn’t always the case. However, this 1990 Ford Mustang LX… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Unrestored Woodie: 1964 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. Beginning with the “woodie” wagons in 1950, the name carried on after the company shifted to metal-bodied transports. The last time the name was used was… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
100 Years Old! 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
The Silver Ghost was an opulent automobile built by Rolls-Royce largely between 1921 and 1926. And – contrary to what you might think – it was not produced in the U.K. These later examples were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Originally from the collection of the late, great Gary Hall of Hall Pantera—probably the most famous Pantera parts company on the globe—this 2002 Ford Thunderbird appears to have led a pampered life in his California collection. It has traveled… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • Auctions • 55 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Tri-Power
The Tri-Five Chevy was one of, if not the most popular, car manufactured in the 1950s. It’s easy to see why; they offered great looks, and performance was brisk when optioned with a V8. As well optioned as Bel… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Unrestored 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is at one of those stages that’s getting harder and harder to find as time passes, as it’s still all numbers-matching and remains unrestored. Granted, this Mopar would benefit from some TLC, but I’m… more»
