You may never have heard of a sleepy little company called Tesla, its shy CEO, or its latest product. Let’s fill in the blanks as this company is horrible at PR and is rarely if ever in the news…. more»
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Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
V4 Fun! 1972 Saab 96
Often, with project cars like this, there’s “the good” and then “the bad.” This 1972 Saab 96 with V-4 power on Craigslist in Seattle for $6,500 is mostly good. It’s had $8,000 in recent work. Add that to the… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former Drag Car: 1970 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth redesigned its compact Valiant in 1967, making it inexpensive, dependable, and boring. To liven things up and attract a young audience, the Duster was created in 1970. It was a fastback version of the car that only shared… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
455 SX! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Oldsmobile’s sporty SX package added style and performance to your Cutlass Supreme coupe or convertible including rear bumper exhaust cutouts, special trim and badges, and a stout 455 V8. This specimen in Prior Lake, Minnesota comes to market as… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Of The Last: 1974 Dodge Challenger
With interest in pony cars dwindling, the first generation Dodge Challenger didn’t even make it through its final year of production, getting the axe in April of 1974. That’s a shame, as it was still scoring very high in… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
410 Miles! 1995 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
When it comes to low mileage vehicles, most of us would agree that anything below 25,000 on a vehicle over 10 years of age would qualify. However, it takes some very real effort to keep that odometer reading well… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 85 Comments
Corvette Summer Star: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The car movie scene in the 1970s and 1980s was likely the peak of gearhead-friendly cinema. Outside of the Fast and the Furious franchise from the late 90s and early 2000s (don’t talk to me about the seemingly endless… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1970 MGB GT
By the early 1960s, British Motor Corporation knew buyers were not particularly satisfied with the MGA coupe. When customers asked for more room and weather protection, apparently, they didn’t mean to “slap a roof on it and give ’em… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
I have always been a student of automotive history, spending my downtime reading and absorbing information to improve my knowledge. One of the most fascinating topics is model names. One former Ford executive described devising names as one of… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
We have recently seen a few examples of the Chevrolet Impala SS cross our desks at Barn Finds, with most rolling off the line during the halcyon days of the 1960s. Chevrolet revived the badge during the 1990s, with… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100
According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero. Batman had the Joker. Superman had Lex Luthor. He-Man had Skeletor. For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
70k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4
I have long admired small 4×4 Pickups. Admittedly, they don’t provide the load-carrying capacity or ground clearance of their larger brethren. However, their diminutive size allows them to access tight locations that can leave the opposition stranded. This 1980… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
383 Six-Barrel! 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
The first is the best? It is in my mind when it comes to Plymouth’s fabulous first-gen Road Runner. The first time that I spied a 1968 model, such as today’s Littleton, Colorado resident, I was smitten (but I… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Is This Your Mini? 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
Got an inkling that you’d like to drive an original Mini? This might be your chance, if you can pony up at least $9995, which is the opening bid on this 1961 Austin Mini Cooper California car which now… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original 348: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
A celebrity ownership history poses a unique challenge with classic cars. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether it adds to a vehicle’s potential value or if it merely provides an interesting sidebar to that car’s story. I tend… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Round Two: 1970 Triumph TR6 Project
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is one of those subject cars that I believe, we have covered here on BF before. But that coverage was about four years ago and it doesn’t seem that much has changed. Is it the… more»
