At some point, an honest conversation about “patina” has to be had. As with many Barn Finds commenters’ positions, I’m not a fan – especially of “made to order” or faux patina. Sure, it’s one thing to find an… more»
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Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Droptop Dakota? 1990 Dodge SE Pickup
Who knew? A Dodge Dakota convertible? Really? Well, I guess I should have known but I didn’t and I was completely surprised by this 1990 SE pickup – I actually thought, at first, that it was a backyard Sawzall… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 452: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Dual Quads
With the restyling of the Chevy Corvette (C1) in 1956, production numbers finally started to click upward. Maybe the new look helped, or maybe it was finally having a V8 or manual transmission, making it truly a sports car…. more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Last of the Line: 1974 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to enter the “pony car” market – and was one of the first to go. The demand for muscle cars waned in the early 1970s and took much of the steam out… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Famous Designer Buggy: Mantaray II Kyote
I’m sure some of you recognize the name Dean Jeffries as a famous automobile customizer of the 1960s through the 2000s. In addition to producing one-offs, such as the Mantaray, the Monkeemobile, and the Green Hornet, Jeffries also designed… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
383 Included: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project
Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, with some straightforward and others requiring deep commitment. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda probably falls within the second category because the new owner won’t address its rust issues in a weekend. There… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Unrestored Californian: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Want to own a race-bred LeMans winner? That’s how Triumph steered customers to the GT6. In 1963, Giovanni Michelotti duly designed a fastback based on the Spitfire but its weight was a hindrance when paired with that car’s little… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Parked in 1977! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Hiding in this garage is one of the most desirable muscle cars ever built. It is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 that spent decades in hibernation. Its backstory is unclear, but it has returned to active duty, ready… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It is a harsh reality of car ownership that a single simple mistake can have catastrophic consequences. That is the story behind this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Faulting its overall condition is difficult, but the V8 under the hood needs… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Only 18K Miles? 1947 Crosley CC
Cute as a bug would be one way to describe this 1947 Crosley CC sedan. It looks like a lot of things actually, a bumper car, a kiddie pedal car, or just an oversized Matchbox toy. One interesting facet… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Original Paint: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
The “one owner, little old lady, only driven on Sundays” stereotype is well-worn, and many treat the concept with a grain of salt. However, those are the claims made by the seller about this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain. It wears… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • Auctions • 33 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – The seller has removed the reserve! Ford created the Personal Luxury Car sector with the original Thunderbird. It didn’t take the competition long to realize it was a lucrative market, with most following a tried-and-true formula utilizing… more»
