Before the days of Minivans and SUVs, there were station wagons. In 1948 if a station wagon wasn’t big enough, well you got a DeSoto Suburban. This large car could haul 8 and their luggage that is if you… more»
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Oct 9, 2013 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Pre A: 1953 Porsche 356
At first glance it may be difficult to understand why the seller of this Porsche 356 would believe that it’s even worth saving, but being a pre-A 356 means that this is one rare Porsche. There were less than… more»
Oct 8, 2013 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hemi Power: 1955 Chrysler C-300
The styling of the American luxury car market of the 1950’s can easily be described in one word, “tailfins”. Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler were all competing to see who could build the biggest fins, claiming it helped with aerodynamics…. more»
Oct 8, 2013 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Fins: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
After school there was always a 1959 Cadillac convertible parked across the street from where I caught the bus. The image of that car will forever be burnt in my memory and it’s not because of the bright pink… more»
Oct 7, 2013 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Swayback: 1954 Woodill Wildfire
There were a number of American specials built during the 1950’s, but few were as handsome and unique as the Woodill Wildfire. The creator, Robert Woodill, like many other sports car enthusiasts of his day, desired a better sports… more»
Oct 7, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Alfa Alternative: 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider
The seller of this 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider claims it was originally discovered in a barn by the previous owner. From there it was moved into dry storage, where it remained for nearly 25 years. It is now… more»
Oct 7, 2013 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Estate Sale Porsches for $1k
UPDATE: A BF reader has already picked these up! At first we thought this might have been a scam, but the listing does appear to be legit. Supposedly, the seller has a 924 (above) and a 944 that both… more»
Oct 6, 2013 • Stories • 16 Comments
The Abarth Biposto Barn Find
Today’s story is about one man’s encounter with a very special Abarth. It just proves that there are still important cars out there to be found and sometimes they are closer than we may think. The story was written… more»
Oct 5, 2013 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1968 MGC GT for $1,500
People were already missing the big Healey when production ended in 1967, so MG took it upon themselves to build a replacement. They started with their tried and true MGB platform and shoved an inline-six under a bulged hood…. more»
Oct 4, 2013 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Farm Fresh: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The owner of this Thunderbird acquired it when they purchased a property, which we assume was a farm because of the “farm fresh” reference used in the listing. They claim that it has been in this garage and under a cover… more»
Oct 4, 2013 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Super Saloon: 1974 Lotus Elite
We have featured a few Eclats in the past, but never the car on which it was based. So when Robert J. sent in this Elite, we couldn’t resist. It may not be as beautiful or desirable as earlier cars,… more»
Oct 4, 2013 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare Diesel-Powered 1956 Plymouth Savoy
It may seem like a new trend, but auto manufacturers have been experimenting with alternative fuels for years. Around the time that Plymouth built their famous turbine propelled cars, they were also testing diesel passenger cars. The project never… more»
Oct 3, 2013 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pet Project: 1960 Toyopet Crown RS30 Wagon
Reader Josh O. discovered this rare 1960 Toyopet Crown Custom wagon hiding in a barn. He pulled it out with the plan of restoring it, but other projects have gotten in the way, so he has decided to let… more»
Oct 3, 2013 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Barn Behemoth: 1949 Cadillac Series 75 Limo
Reader Jake M. came across this 1949 Cadillac Model 7533 Imperial Limo and thought it looked like it had lots of potential. It looks solid to us and for $7,500 seems like a reasonable deal. It is going to… more»
Oct 3, 2013 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Holland Windmill Find
Derelict classics are being pulled out of barns and garages every day around the world. Although we mainly focus on North America based finds, we have followers from all over the globe and occasionally we like to feature something… more»
Oct 3, 2013 • Name That Car Sightings Stories • 64 Comments
Deep Woods Mystery Car
Rob B. and a friend found this car out in the woods on a piece of land that his friend just purchased. It has obviously been out in the forest for many years, as it has sunk into the… more»
