Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»
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Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Factory Cafe Racer: 1963 Honda CB92 Benly
Many of you will chuckle if I were to say that Honda’s CB92 was their “sport/racing” bike since it’s a mere 125-cc in size. As almost always, most folks think you have to have the absolute biggest, most powerful… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Apple Orchard Truck: 1952 Ford F2
There is something uniquely American about vintage pickup trucks. They evoke images of small-town America, family farms, and the virtues of the American spirit. While a great majority of these trucks were worked until they could serve no more,… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Though Ford hasn’t used the name in this country for over five decades, the Fairlane spent several years as a mainstay for the brand, starting as the flagship model for the full-size lineup in 1955. Later, it served as… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special, originally powered by a 383 V-8, that has sat around since 1991 as two owners failed to follow through on their plans to get it back on the road. The White… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Super Car Survivor: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10
The Dodge Viper RT/10 will always be cool, but the desirability factor spikes a bit when you find one with color-matched wheels and a blue steering wheel from the factory. The original Viper with its tri-blade gray wheels and… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • Exclusives • 4 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The term “luxury SUV” is redundant now as most, if not all, SUVs are luxurious, at least compared to the rugged, often crude, no-frills 4×4 vehicles they were decades ago. The Jeep Wagoneer ended its run in 1991 as… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • Exclusives • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Made for three and a half decades beginning in 1956 – with a few years off between 1961 and 1968 – Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division offered buyers the ultimate in luxury with the Mark Series. Fun fact: the Mark VI… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Volkswagen Transporter Westfalia
There are many ways you can escape daily life’s hustle and bustle. Some choose to camp in the great outdoors in a tent, while others seek five-star luxury. This 1973 Volkswagen Westfalia represents an excellent compromise. This beautifully preserved… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1931 Ford Coupe Clown Car
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is the eclectic mix of classics we see. This 1931 Ford Coupe fits that description, having spent part of its life as a Clown Car. The owner recently released it… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Blank Canvas: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Some enthusiasts never realize their ambition to create the car of their dreams because they find the idea of molesting a desirable classic unpalatable. They also fear the flack they might receive from purists and will spend their days… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Reserve Met: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
It can be frustrating to submit a bid on a classic at auction, only to be left hanging as you wait to learn whether the reserve is met. There are no such problems with this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero has always been on the automotive landscape as a cheap entry point into project car ownership. The earliest examples aren’t particularly sought-after but Pontiac began to get the recipe right as the years wore on. This… more»
