The Lotus Elite was brewing in Colin Chapman’s mind long before it finally hit the tarmac. By 1967, the Lotus line-up had marched upscale, that berth being occupied by the newly launched Elan +2. An almost-four-seat coupe, featuring a… more»
Rarity Costs: 1965 Mustang 2+2
The worth of the fastback body style (officially 2+2)—that’s what the sale of this 1965 Mustang is going to demonstrate. If it were a coupe, it would likely be in the $15K range. As a fastback, it’s worth considerably… more»
40k Original Miles: 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is said to be well-known within the Oldsmobile community. This 1954 Super 88 Holiday Hardtop is an amazing survivor. It has a known ownership history and an incredible 40,000 genuine miles… more»
No Reserve: 1984 Jeep CJ-7
UPDATE 09/23/2024: Don’t you just love non-paying buyers? If you are the owner of this 1984 Jeep CJ-7, I’m sure that the answer to that question would be a resounding “no.” They thought they had secured a successful sale… more»
1997 Plymouth Prowler With 1,170 Genuine Miles!
The practice of vehicle manufacturers building concept vehicles isn’t as common as it once was, although a few occasionally break cover to entice potential buyers to their stands at motor shows. Few of these cars ever make the leap… more»
One Owner Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Ah, 1980. Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu made a splash on the big screen and the record charts, Moscow hosted the Olympic Games, and the world said goodbye to John Lennon and Steve McQueen. It was also the… more»
Numbers-Matching: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
This 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. It’s a sad and sorry sight, with faded paint and plenty of visible rust. However, below the surface hides its healthy numbers-matching drivetrain,… more»
77k Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers torn. What is the most appropriate course of action? Should such cars be treated to a faithful restoration, or is preservation a better option? Those are the questions facing the new owner of… more»
Don Knotts Approved: 1971 Dodge D200 The Dude
When a lot of us think about “The Dude”, we think about the Coen Brothers’ movie, The Big Lebowski, not the special edition Dodge Sweptline pickup for model years 1970 and 1971. I saw the movie in the theater… more»
Grandma’s Car: 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
When the Beretta arrived at Chevy dealers in 1987, I really campaigned hard for my dad to buy one. He was due for a new car, and as a Ford man, it was a foregone conclusion that he would… more»
Needs An Engine 1973 Raider 34TT Twin-Track
As far as Raider snowmobiles go, this 1971 Raider 34TT is lucky number seven, as in the seventh one we’ve seen here on Barn Finds. I’m either proud of the fact that I showed the first one, or I’m… more»
Aluminum Heads! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Normally, there would likely be no reason to cover, yet another, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette such as today’s Cleveland, Ohio discovery. We have reviewed a countless number of them here on BF so something would have to be pretty special… more»
Unrestored 1963 Volvo 122S
Between its debut in 1956 and this 1963 model, Volvo’s Amason turned Amazon turned 122 watched much of the world abandon its ’50s styling. Still, this 1963 Volvo 122S, “S” for Sports, offered a welcome alternative to ponderous American… more»
BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Special Collection
I hope we never have to worry about the term “post-war auto production” again, but it was a real thing in the mid-40s and Kaiser was ready. While most manufacturers were introducing 1942 models as “new” 1946 models, Kaiser… more»
Custom Coach Project: 1955 Greyhound Scenicruiser
Through the years, it’s clear that our travel options have gone from decent to great to pretty bad. These days, the elites are flying private and contracting services offering a quick trip on a chartered jet is quickly becoming… more»
Factory Lightweight: 1993 Porsche 911 RS America
In Porsche folklore, the combination of a hardtop coupe with a lightweight designation makes for one of the more sought-after models in the company’s family tree. Through the years, Porsche has offered a naturally-aspirated model with the added bonus… more»