One Prior Owner: 1965 Ford Mustang Project

The Ford Mustang was an instant hit upon its introduction at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. 18 months later, 680,000 copies had rolled off the assembly line, followed by 607,000 more in 1966. The seller’s ’65… more»

Running Barn Find: 1936 Chevrolet Town Sedan

The seller of this 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan tells us that it’s a real barn find. Well, it certainly looks the part, though there are no images of it residing in a barn-like structure included. That said,… more»

Rust-Free 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

Two days. On the weekend, it goes by in an instant; on weekdays, not so much. But it’s an eternity for a craigslist ad to be posted when the subject matter seems like such an obvious bargain. Of course,… more»

White Tux: 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue

White is an interesting color for a top-of-the-line luxury car, but the 1980s was the era of white cars with white wheels, and that’s what this 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue is dressed in. I think of it… more»

Wide Track Cruiser! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

Posed like an impending graduate full of popping-fresh optimism, displayed in a setting anyone from the Eisenhower years would recognize, this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville two-door hardtop embodies a simpler time when exploring America was never easier. This Lakeville, Connecticut… more»

1957 Continental Mark II Slumbers in an Old Showroom

I’ve always wanted to own a Continental Mark II, one of the prettiest and best-built American cars ever. These exclusive vehicles cost $10,000 new and were virtually hand assembled. Reportedly, Ford lost $1,000 on every one. Not many Mark… more»

18k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Satellite

There’s sort of a fine line between offering too little or too much information when selling a car.  Sometimes, when the seller writes a short book, it becomes hard to follow and often redundant.  On the other hand, when… more»

20K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Z51

There are still few cars that offer as much value and can be acquired in showroom-new condition as the C4 Chevrolet Corvette. The fact that you can still buy one that is practically new in the wrapper with all… more»

Last Model Year: 1974 AMC Javelin

American Motors joined the “pony car” scene in 1968 with the Javelin. Due to short purse strings, the compact American provided some of the car’s underpinnings. It was in production for seven years across two generations (1968-70, 1971-74). The… more»

Connecticut Barn Find: 1968 Porsche 911

The repeat price drops on this barn find 1968 Porsche 911 tell the tale of how different the vintage sports car market is from a few years ago. I’ve been watching this car for the last few weeks for… more»

Best One Left? 1985 Chevrolet Corvette With 29k Original Miles

We’re no strangers at Barn Finds to situations where a seller will claim that the classic they are seeking to send to a new home is the best example left on the planet. Some of those claims, to be… more»

BF Auction: Cummins Powered 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4×4

Mechanical rivalries are endlessly fascinating: Ford vs. Chevy, Polaris vs. Ski-Doo, Cummins vs. Power Stroke (or Duramax). Whether you refuse to take a side or are willing to buy the camo hat and bumper stickers, these friendly disagreements are… more»

BF Auction: 1949 Plymouth Suburban

Some custom builds are better than others, and this 1949 Plymouth Suburban is a gem. The owner left no stone unturned creating this Wagon, choosing a “total package” approach that combines stunning classic charm, a bulletproof drivetrain, and enough… more»

Affordable Flagship: 1999 Bentley Arnage

The practice of buying a deeply depreciated luxury vehicle has always been a somewhat taboo topic in the world of car enthusiasts. Somewhat unfairly – but not without justification – we’ve all had our doubts about the guy who… more»

Diamond-Star Rarity: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo

Hailing from Diamond-Star Motors – a collaboration between Mitsubishi and Chrysler – comes this 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo. Built alongside its siblings – the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Eagle Talon – the trio of badge-engineered cars represented the… more»

Concours Condition: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some classics hit the market, creating barely a ripple. Others generate an absolute frenzy, and this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 undoubtedly falls into that category. It is easy to see why. The Mach 1 is an inherently desirable vehicle…. more»

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