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»
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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»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1967 Porsche 911
In case you were wondering, bidding has taken off to the proverbial moon for this 1967 Porsche 911, and it’s easy to see why: not only is this one-owner example, but it wears original paint in perhaps one of… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
2-Seater Conversion: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The third-generation Camaro was still a desirable commodity in 1983, with 154,000 units rolling off the assembly line. More than 62,000 of them would be Z28s, but only as coupes. A couple of aftermarket companies could build you one,… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Afterlife: 1970 Avanti II 350 Chevy V8
The Avanti is one of those rare automobiles that has an afterlife. When Studebaker shut down U.S. production in late 1963, the then-new Avanti was considered a goner. That was until two Studebaker dealers stepped up and bought the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Moss Gold Cheyenne: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
While a Chevrolet K5 Blazer is already a desirable vehicle, there are certainly ways to make this mass production 4×4 into more of a standout. Of course, it comes down to options and colors, and this 1976 example has… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
Technically, it is a “Fleetwood” Eldorado, although we rarely hear that today. The 1971 and 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorados replaced the DeVille-based Fleetwood coupe and convertible when the DeVille was redesigned for 1971. This 1971 Cadillac “Fleetwood” Eldorado convertible… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Historic Race Car: 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster
Old-school race cars are hit or miss when it comes to their overall desirability, but like most anything air-cooled these days, it’s hard to go wrong with a classic Porsche. The car shown here reminds us how different the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Former Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Styling of the 1959-60 Chevrolets was inspired by the “Forward Look” redesign of Chrysler products in 1957, which may have caught the industry by surprise. Tailfins quickly became the all-the-rage and led Chevrolet to shift gears, causing the all-new… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
340 H-Code: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Considering what a strong start the first generation Dodge Challenger had in 1970, the timing seems to have been its worst enemy. Just two years later, muscle car desirability was fading quickly, and big blocks in the E-Bodies were… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1947 Cushman Model 52 Scooter
Cushman Motor Works manufactured various vehicles, but for a long time, their bread-and-butter product was Scooters. They were surprisingly successful, managing to build and sell Scooter all the way to 1965. This 1946 Model 52 is peak Cushman, with… more»
