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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

39k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van

One of the bigger changes we’ve seen in vehicle usage over the years is how businesses used to see a clean van or truck as much of a marketing tool as a utilitarian appliance. The G20 series of vans… more»

Wildcat 310 V8! 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible

In 1964, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile compacts were all promoted to mid-size status to be on par with Chevy’s new Chevelle. The Special/Skylark was Buick’s entry into that space. While a V6 engine was standard, buyers could opt for… more»

Seller Spotlight: Luther P’s Trucks and 4x4s

If you’ve been watching Barn Finds Auctions closely, you’ve probably seen one of Luther P’s vehicles. He and his son seem to have a knack for finding desirable trucks, but as they say, you can’t keep them all. In… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

Choosing a project candidate can sometimes be challenging, particularly if the buyer seeks something slightly exotic. Many cars of that type are expensive, parts can cost a small fortune, and drivetrains are often complicated. However, this 1974 Porsche 914… more»

442 Clone: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The most often cloned muscle car in the General Motors fold is probably the 1969-72 Chevelle SS 396. But others pop up from time to time, like this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It wears 442 badging (or 4-4-2 if you… more»

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