It is time for the BF 2nd Annual Photo Contest! We are looking for high quality shots of forgotten classics sitting in barns, garages, allies, or fields. The photos need to be high resolution (preferably 2200 x 1700 or… more»
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Sep 13, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1967 Marcos 1600 GT For $3,500!
We all hate rust, but what about termites? This 1967 Marcos won’t have much of the red stuff to deal with, but the wooden frame may be an issue. Still, how many of these have you seen around for… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1966 Mustang Convertible
The survivor Stang from the other day was amazing, but most of us would rather have one that we can drive without feeling guilty. When we came across this red 1966 Mustang Convertible, we thought it might make for a… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • Stories • 17 Comments
Reader Find: 1970 Volvo P1800
Here’s another discovery made by BF reader Doug M. which could be considered more of a forest find than a barn find. The heavy vegetation and moisture may not provide the best environment to store a car, but it makes… more»
Sep 12, 2013 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Massive Mercedes Collection Coming To Market
Cynthia D. emailed us the other day about a friend who has a large collection of Mercedes-Benzs. We figured her friend, John, might have a dozen or so cars, but it turned out to be closer to a hundred…. more»
Sep 12, 2013 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1965 Mustang Convertible
It is astounding to think that a car purchased almost 50 years ago could go through life and only cover 19k miles. Especially when that car is a 1965 Mustang convertible. Pony cars were built to have fun, but… more»
Sep 11, 2013 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1927 Essex Super Six Barn Find
Unless you are an old timer, you have probably never heard of Essex. Yet, in the late twenties it was one of the top three automobile manufacturers in the United States. They built a lot of cars, but the… more»
Sep 11, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 9 Comments
Google Maps Sighting: Flea Market Citroen
After featuring the optimistically priced roadside BMW, I was reminded of a Citroen that is parked along the highway at a perpetual flea market in Montana. I have thought about stopping many times, but always seem to miss the exit. I have tried calling… more»
Sep 11, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 35 Comments
Highway Sighting: 1975 BMW 2002
We have all stopped to look at cars parked along the highway. Sometimes they are bargains, but other times it is obvious that the car was parked along the road because no one in town wanted it. The rust… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • For Sale • 3 Comments
From the Crypt: 1952 MG TD
Instead of parking a hearse in your front yard for Halloween, may we suggest this MG? The best part of our plan is that after the trick or treaters have left, you can drag it into the garage and… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Porsche Power: 1960 Devin D
This 1960 Devin D has been parked for a number of years, under both the previous and current owner’s care. It is in need of a complete restoration, but includes a number of spare parts. When it was first… more»
Sep 10, 2013 • Stories • 16 Comments
Reader Find: 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
This photo may look familiar. We used it in our New Years post, but never told the story behind the car lurking in that barn. We are sure a few of you have wondered what became of it, so… more»
Sep 9, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
French FWD: 1937 Citroen Traction Avant
Front wheel drive and unibody construction are common features of modern automobiles, but back in the thirties they were unheard of. Consumers were nervous that unitized bodies bodies would not offer the strength provided by a frame and the… more»
Sep 9, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Bad Oranges: 1969 AMC AMX Pair
In 1969, AMC was trying its hardest to compete with Ford and Chevrolet. The AMX was their answer to the Mustang and the Camaro, but it never achieved the same level of success as these two iconic cars. In… more»
Sep 8, 2013 • Stories • 13 Comments
Rescuing an Allard
Sydney Allard blazed a trail that many manufacturers—Shelby, Aston Martin, Facel Vega, Bristol, Rover, and others—would follow: he put an American V-8 in a British-built car. He started with flathead Fords because he owned a Ford dealership in England…. more»
Sep 8, 2013 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1960 Porsche 356B S90 Roadster
This Porsche Roadster has supposedly been stashed away since the 70’s. It may be a little rough around the edges, but this was the most powerful 356 you could get in 1960. Super 90 stood for 90 horsepower and… more»
