Identify This Tree Find

Reader Ken N came across this photo of an old car with a tree growing through it and has been trying to figure out the make and model of the car. He has searched high and low, but just… more»

Picture Perfect: 1965 Pontiac Tempest Convertible

Whether the car hiding in this barn is your dream car or not, there is no denying that this is the kind of find we all dream of! Who doesn’t dream of finding a drop top classic in a… more»

Hoarders Thursday?

We recently received several great submissions from David C (aka eBayholic), one of which includes a large number of old Chevys. Seeing as this seller could be considered a hoarder by some, he proposed that we make Thursday Hoarders… more»

How To Become A Better Barn Finder

We recently heard from BF reader WoodToyMaker and wanted to share his advice. In his email, he gave a few tips about finding the right classic, whether it be an AMC, a Studebaker, or really anything else. While we… more»

Look What I Brought Home!

Last Saturday, we asked you guys if we should buy a certain 1990 Mazda Miata. It didn’t fit the mold of what we normally feature here on the site, but the feedback was so positive that we decided to… more»

1966 Pontiac GTO: Confused or Crook?

Since starting this site, we have seen some questionable car descriptions. We have seen sellers list cars incorrectly in every way imaginable, we have found listings where the seller is clearly lying, and we have even seen one’s that… more»

Lucky Collector Cars Spring Auction Coming Up!

You have probably heard of the LeMay Car Museum, but you may not know about Lucky Collector Cars. The auction company was formed by the son of Harlod LeMay, Doug LeMay and Evan McMullen from Cosmopolitan Motors. Originally they… more»

Another Double Bubble: 1959 Abarth Zagato

Oh the aluminum bodied oddball that is the Abarth Zagato Double Bubble! It is quirky, unusual, maybe even a bit cute but for some reason we thought these were supposed to be rare. Sure we haven’t seen as many… more»

Compact Tank: 1962 Rambler American

Modern compacts aren’t always known for their durability, but there is one compact that we know of that can best be described as a tank. Sure there are other durable compacts built during the ‘50s and ‘60s, but few… more»

California’s Take on the Pony: 1968 Mustang GT/CS

For nearly as long as there has been cars in the State of California there has been air and emission regulations. Alright so maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but California was the first state to institute… more»

What’s This 1964 Galaxie 427 Convertible Worth?

One of my good friends named Sid invited me to go take a look at a car with him last week. He was attempting to advise his old buddy on what he should do with his late brother’s Ford… more»

Parting Ways With An Old Friend

So there have been several posts lately about a beloved car making its way back home after being parted with a loving owner. Well today I part with a long time friend or dare I say family member, my… more»

SAAB Project Update: Running Rough When Warm

We may have celebrated prematurely. After taking the SAAB out on a long drive the other day, the surging idle and stalling issues reared their ugly heads again. So, I went ahead and replaced all the vacuum hoses and… more»

Vanderbrink at it Again: The Jordon Collection

It wasn’t that long ago that Vanderbrink Auctions was in the spotlight, as they were the auction house in charge of selling off the Lambrecht Collection. Now we all have our own opinions about that event and its results,… more»

Mach 1 Makes it Home

After featuring Shaun’s TR6, which found its way back into his care after being parted for nearly 30 years, we heard from Bruno R about his own tale. Like Shaun, Bruno was parted from his beloved car because of… more»

Eeny, Meeny, Miata. Should I Buy It?

Over the past 6 years, I have owned two NA Miatas. The first one was 1991 with the 1.6 liter engine and the second was a 1994 with the 1.8. I wanted to see if the more powerful engine… more»

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