What a time capsule. Bought new in the San Francisco area by the seller’s parents, the van and family moved to the Pacific Northwest, and both have lived there ever since 1982. It’s easily the best area of the… more»
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A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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Can You Save It? 1970 Dodge Charger
In the late 1960s, some of the most popular cars on the market were the redone B-bodied Chryslers circa 1968-70. The hottest was the Dodge Charger, followed closely by the Plymouth Road Runner, and the rest of the B-body… more»
BF Exclusive: Volkswagen Beetles For Sale
We all have our own style and interests. Some of us like perfectly restored classics, while others like patina-covered customs. Well, if you are in the latter group, a patina Beetle probably is on your list of cars to… more»
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BF Auction: 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4
Some vehicles earn their reputation the hard way—mile after mile, year after year. This 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4, now offered as a Barn Finds Auction out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is one of those machines. With 277,225 miles,… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande with 351 Cleveland
Some cars come with stories you can’t separate from the metal, and this 1973 Ford Mustang Grande is one of them. Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this Mustang is being offered through a Barn Finds Auction after spending roughly 25… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Plymouth VIP Farm Find
Every so often, a true barn find surfaces that hasn’t been “discovered,” cleaned, or prepped for sale—and this 1968 Plymouth VIP is exactly that kind of car. Located on a dairy farm in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, this VIP has spent… more»
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RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2
There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»
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32K Original Miles: 2000 Ford Ranger XL
In every used vehicle market, there are a few surprises lurking with otherwise ordinary cars and trucks that have a passionate following. Light-duty pickup trucks are one class of vehicles that turn over pretty quickly when they hit the… more»
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E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI
There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»
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Italian Dropside: 1955 Fiat 1100 Industriale
The Fiat 1100 was the Swiss army knife of the automotive world. It was cheap transportation for thousands of people in berlina form; it was sportily elegant when clothed by a coachbuilder; it raced; it rallied; and it hauled…… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible
Some classics hit the market with barely a ripple, but when a seller elects to list a first generation pony car in a No Reserve auction, the action is virtually guaranteed to be intense. Such is the case with… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1950 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille debuted in 1949 as a top trim package on the Series 62 Cadillacs. That included the Coupe DeVille, which was one of the first pillarless 2-door hardtops. These cars became a series of their own later in… more»
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Solid Carport Find? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
If someone wrote a book on how not to sell a classic, they could utilize the listing for this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 as a prime example. From the limited images to the almost nonexistent description, an in-person inspection… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Classics like this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible invariably attract different opinions amongst enthusiasts. Some argue that returning a car of this caliber to a showroom-fresh state will do it justice. Others state that, as a rock-solid survivor, it… more»
