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Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President

Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»

Desirable 6-Speed: 1993 Porsche 968

Call it how you see it: the Porsche 968 is either over-priced or a smoking bargain that’s sure to increase in value. There’s good arguments on both sides of the coin, with the rear-wheel drive, front-engined 968 ultimately being… more»

T-Jet Set: 1966 Aurora Thunderjet 500 Racetrack

We’ve seen a few slot race car sets here on Barn Finds over the last couple of years, but none like this Stirling Moss Model Motoring Table Top Racing Set. This is a 1966 version made by Aurora Plastics,… more»

Manual Bullnose: 1984 Ford F-250

How much would you be willing to pay for the perfect stance? That may seem like an odd question, but I’m not sure it gets much better than this 1984 Ford F-250 in terms of simply looking the part,… more»

Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan

A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»

Early Model Rarity: 1959 TVR Grantura

By now, we all know TVR as the fledgling automaker that made charming sports cars featuring lightweight construction and a variety of engine choices ranging from mild to wild. The car that started it all was the Grantura, which… more»

Rusty 4×4 Project: 1978 Ford Bronco Custom

I believe this round-headlight 1978 Ford Bronco Custom is Castillo Red, shown on page four of this brochure, but it’s hard to tell from the photos. A 1978 Ford color chart shows the Bronco being available in Bright Red,… more»

Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»

Running Project: 1977 Lotus Eclat

The seller of this Lotus Eclat claims to have 50 project cars in his collection and that lost storage is forcing him to start selling some of his cars off. This Lotus Eclat is the first one up, and… more»

First Year Project: 1966 Dodge Charger

More often than not, it’s the second-generation examples that seem to get most of the praise and attention among fans of the Dodge Charger.  That’s understandable, as the 1968 through 1970 models are among the most fondly remembered offerings… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban

Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»

Former Fire Investigator: 1958 Ford Panel Truck

When it comes to fire department autos, it’s typically those that have to get to the scene of an emergency quickly that come to my mind.  However, once the blaze is extinguished, there’s often more work to be done,… more»

Hot 440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

With the exorbitant amounts many owners have been expecting for their E-Body cars over the past few years, here’s a seller that’s finally going in the opposite direction, claiming that prices have actually softened since their peak.  Although the… more»

Buy With The Heart? 1973 Plymouth Duster

The blinders of nostalgia are a curious thing. They make me look at the 1973 Duster here on ebay with fondness rather than fright. Why fright? Because on the way to restoring this car, should I give in to… more»

Finned Pink Survivor: 1957 Chrysler Windsor

The Chrysler Windsor was introduced back in 1939, and after a brief hiatus in the forties remained a full-size offering in the brand’s lineup until 1961, although it continued a bit longer in the Canadian market.  While the car… more»

Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D

We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge.  This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»

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