In the 1970s, there was a flurry of activity in the kit car business, many of which were intended to be VW-based dune buggies. Along with Bruce Meyers, Jim Kellison was one of the more prolific of the players,… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap No Reserve 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
Pity the fifth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’78-’87), they just don’t attract the interest that earlier generations do. Chevrolet did a nice job of getting the size right but they seemed to miss the boat in other areas. So, with… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Field Find Project: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a new edition to the Mercury portfolio in 1955, slotted above the more pedestrian (if a Mercury could be thought of that way) Monterey. Montclair would comprise nearly one-third of all Mercury production that year and… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
L-82 Convertible: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation of the Corvette was the longest running iteration of America’s Sports Car spanning three decades (1968-1982). This example is a 1974 Corvette equipped with the performance version of the 350 cubic inch V8 engine. It is… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Kawasaki KX250-A6
UPDATE – The seller of this beautiful Kawasaki has decided to lower their reserve significantly, so we are relisting it for them! Be sure to take another look at this rare find and don’t forget to cast your high… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • Auctions • 47 Comments
BF Auction: 1955 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE – The seller sent us a photo of this Packard loaded up in a trailer and it should already be with its new owner! To have a restoration stall because an owner passes away is always tragic, but… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Afterlife Car: 1983 Avanti II
Few automobiles have had the afterlife story of the Studebaker Avanti. After failing in 1963-64 due to the weak finances of its parent, the car was resurrected in 1965 and would stick around in some fashion until 2006. This… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1985 Toyota Supra
The MK2 Toyota Supra is perhaps one of the best expressions of the company’s ability to make a compelling sports model, along with capturing the high points of 1980s design. The Supra today is a highly collectible model across… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Brit: 1953 MG TD Mark II
Relative rarity often ignites debate in the classic world as various people argue for and against its importance to a car’s potential value. That will probably be the case with this 1953 MG TD because it is 1-of-1,710 examples… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Round Two: 1977 AMC Hornet With 21,000 Miles
Barn Finds journalist Scotty Gilberton covered this low-mileage 1977 AMC Hornet four-door sedan in February when it was listed on eBay. It’s now here on craigslist, with a price of $11,900 after failing to sell at a high bid of… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
Mazda has long been an innovator in the arena of automotive engineering. Its SKYACTIV-X engines are the first commercially available gasoline powerplants to utilize compression ignition. Although the jury is still out, it could prove a game-changer for internal… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rumble Seat Project: 1933 Plymouth PC
Chrysler Corp. created Plymouth in 1928 to have a low-priced entry in the highly competitive auto market. The new PC editions would come along in 1933, bringing with them six-cylinder power for the first time. This ’33 edition is… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 63 Comments
A Non-Buick Riviera! 1950 Chris-Craft
Yes, you’re cruising Barn Finds, but this ain’t no barn find, it isn’t even a car but if you appreciate old, rare cars, you’ll like this marine find. It’s a 1950 Chris-Craft “Riviera”, and according to the seller, it’s… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Almost Like New: 1988 Honda CRX HF
The CRX (aka CR-X) was a sporty, yet economical FWD small car sold by Honda in the U.S. between 1984 and 1991. It featured Kammback styling and was popular with youthful buyers who liked its combination of good performance… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging, particularly for a vehicle like a C3 Corvette. The biggest issue is that Chevrolet provided buyers with so many options that knowing the best combination can be challenging. However, most enthusiasts… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger Supercab
This stunning 1978 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 features enough subtle custom touches to provide a muscular and purposeful appearance. Its presentation is hard to fault, and the V8 nestled under the hood should allow this classic to crawl into… more»
