The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
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Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn Find: 1982 Aquila GT
The Aquila GT kit car amounts to an automotive Rorschach test. Some see Bricklin in its lines, some see Lamborghini, or BMW M1. I see Pantera, until the gullwing doors open. Whatever you see, the Aquila GT was the… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored 60 Years: Pair of 1950s Kaiser Manhattans
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was founded after World War II as another independent automaker whose goal was to do battle with the giants of the industry. Due to pent-up demand after the war, K-F should have done well, but the “Big… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Great Deal for this Manual 1980 BMW 320i!
As the market continues to price out many of our favorite classics, it is prudent to consider the next “Big Thing” and see if you can get your hands on one before the price reaches the dreaded unobtanium level…. more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pasha Interior: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 will forever be the entry point to owning a model from one of Germany’s most storied companies. This also means it will remain cheap in perpetuity. However, the one exception is the turbocharged variant known as… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
318 V8 Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the 1960s muscle cars that brought traffic into dealer showrooms. From a peak of 82,000 units built and sold in 1969, the car was a mirror image of its former self by… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 MGB GT
The MGB Roadster is an icon in the world of British sports cars, but its hard-topped brother, the GT, never quite garnered the same love here in the States. It’s a shame, as they are a fantastic sports car… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
If you came of age and were perhaps enrolled in driver’s education classes in the 1990s, this car may look familiar. Its spirit twin, the Plymouth Acclaim, was the car I drove to earn my learner’s permit, and I… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dual-Quad 409! 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Does your Librarian know she’s showing a scarlet strap of Victoria’s Secret? A glimpse of red upholstery hints at this plain vanilla sedan’s fun side. The 1962 Chevrolet Impala four-door sedan in Shoreview, Minnesota might well have served a… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Dodge Daytona Shelby hit the market and that they are now old enough for people to be performing full restoration on cars from this era. The seller of… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Dodge’s answer to the Mustang and Camaro was relatively late to the game. The Challenger didn’t hit the market until 1970 and had a slightly different take on the Pony car. It was larger and more comfortable than its… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
The car hobby is all-encompassing. Some build class-record-holding land speed racers, some build customs and hot rods, some just want to cruise with the top down, and some find relaxation and pride in frame-up, show car restorations. The seller… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: 1964 Ford F-100 Camper Custom
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos to the gallery. Ford’s F-Series trucks have been hard at work since 1948. The fact that they have remained a staple of the company’s range for over seven decades demonstrates their… more»
