Barn Finds

Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments

Rare Color: 2009 Mini-Cooper S Turbo Drop-Top

The Mini-Cooper arrived on the automotive scene in 2000, a product built by BMW but marketed separately. Several variants would emerge, including the Mini-Cooper S as a convertible with a supercharger at first, replaced by a turbocharger later. The… more»

Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments

Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»

Jul 21, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments

BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 MG Midget

UPDATE – We have relisted this one with no reserve! We have a lot of history with this little MG Midget. We featured it back in 2020 when it was offered in San Fransico with a bunch of spare… more»

Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project

Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go. The car got a… more»

Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments

Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 GTS

When it comes to shopping used Ferraris, one of the most important details is the degree of maintenance the car has enjoyed under existing or at least recent ownership. The cost of owning any vintage Italian sports car goes… more»

Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments

41k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

When searching for a turnkey classic to park in your garage, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular vehicle is the ideal candidate. There are so many factors to consider that it could make your head… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments

Garage Dweller: 1961 Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe

Ford’s Anglia began life in 1939, a typically British bull-nosed saloon equipped with an aging sidevalve engine. Until 1953, the car was nearly unchanged – the new design for that year was only sheet-metal deep. A few improvements had… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments

Loads of Patina! 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Half-Ton

The 3100 was part of Chevrolet’s Advance-Design Series launched after World War II. The same trucks were marketed as the New Design at GMC. The first was available in June 1947, and production continued into early 1955. The 3100… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments

Cheap Project: Rust-Free 1965 Ford Mustang

If you scour the usual online website for a First Generation Mustang project candidate, you will be spoiled for choice. With Ford producing 559,451 examples of its iconic pony car during that model year, there will inevitably be plenty… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments

BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks many of the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It is complete and features a healthy V8 under the hood, plus a range of new parts! While it needs the rest… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

Still in the Barn: 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup

The C/K Series of GM pickups debuted in 1960 with versions of both offered by Chevrolet and GMC. The “C” designation simply meant 2-wheel drive while “K” stood for 4-wheel drive. Across four generations, these popular trucks were available… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Rare Sportwagon: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet never manufactured a station wagon or “shooting brake” version of its popular Corvette sports car. But Corvette enthusiast John Greenwood did, mostly as kits to be installed by others. They were based on the popular C3 Corvettes of… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments

Great Price! 1990 Nissan 300ZX 5-Speed

Desirable cars with a low price are rare. Values in the classic car market have been skyrocketing for the past few years. Finding this gem is truly an exception. You’re lucky to find one in any condition today. This… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

Hangar Find: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

Aston Martin paired up with Lagonda in 1947 – two small-batch makers occupying the luxury niche. After the merger, the Lagonda nameplate was usually cycled into the production mix when Aston Martin offered a sedan to buyers. This car… more»

Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments

No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon

As a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my parents largely drove T-Birds and Mustangs, so our family road trips were not the spacious affairs of those who grew up in the heyday of the American station… more»