I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»
Rare W31: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
In the 1960s (and later), the Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car, based on the Cutlass. And for certain years you could also order the Hurst/Olds edition. But you could also add some spice to a… more»
BF Auction: 1976 MGB Roadster
The MGB doesn’t have the highest top speed or go from zero to sixty incredibly fast, but it’s about as pure a sports car experience as you can get. It’s simple, attractive, durable, and, most importantly, fun! There’s a… more»
BF Auction: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Long-time Barn Finds Reader Douge M (aka 914Shifter) has asked us to auction his 1978 Dodge Ramcharger. He sent over such a detailed description of the truck that we decided to post his text in the auction, so you get… more»
BF Auction: 1984 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 Tahoe 4×4
Sometimes, an excellent original condition popular classic turns up, and that is the case here with this 1984 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4×4. The odometer currently shows just 19,653 miles, which has rolled over, but it has a fresh factory… more»
Car Has To Go! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
“l have run out of time the car has got to go make an offer Cash and she is your sweet deal a real classic.” pleads the owner of this Canton, Connecticut-based 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. There is also… more»
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic. The owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago, with no aspect of the car escaping his attention. It remains… more»
4WD Survivor: 1984 AMC Eagle Wagon
In 1980, American Motors (who desperately needed more sales) crossed a Concord car with a Jeep 4X4 platform to create the only 4WD automobile built in the U.S. (at the time). Called the Eagle, the station wagon version was… more»
Ponton Project: 1957 Mercedes 220S
Pity the poor W180 sedan: while its brethren the coupe and the cabriolet leap to successively higher highs on the price scale, the sedan is mired in the mid-teens. Those of us who favor orphans of all ilks –… more»
Affordable Luxury: 1997 Lincoln Continental With 33k Original Miles
With our society seemingly moving at a frantic pace, many people wish to step back, draw breath, and enjoy the finer things in life. Some will turn their attention to hobbies like fishing, while others will immerse themselves in… more»
25k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 4×4 Pickup
While purchasing a new 4×4 Pickup brings with it the latest creature comforts and the reassurance of a new car warranty, there are also disadvantages. They are typically significantly more expensive than secondhand alternatives, and devaluation can be horrendous…. more»
Lingenfelter Upgrades: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has more than a few things going for it, certainly enough that it stands out from the average C4 you find listed on craigslist or Marketplace. The big things are the following: it has low… more»
Racing Special: 1990 BMW M3 Evolution 2
The pages of automotive history books are littered with moments when manufacturers pushed the boundaries by producing thinly disguised homologation specials designed to deliver what is sometimes called “the unfair advantage” in motorsport competition. The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge… more»