BF Exclusive: 1971 Jeep Wagoneer 360 V8

Sold new in the Pacific Northwest, which is my favorite place in the U.S. to find preserved vehicles, this 1971 Jeep Wagoneer J-100 appears to be rock solid after spending time in Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before… more»

33k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT Brougham

The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s Ranchero range. There have been rumors that the company is considering reviving the badge and concept, but nothing concrete has seen the light of day. Therefore, buyers must turn to… more»

Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»

Easy Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the guest of honor was its Trans Am. A decade had passed since the iconic pony car first graced showroom floors, and the company thought it was fitting to release a 10th… more»

Monster Fire Truck! 1950s Seagrave Ride Truck

Most of the classics featured at Barn Finds fit neatly into a specific category. We see muscle cars, pony cars, sports cars, exotics, and station wagons. However, pigeon-holing this 1950s Seagrave Fire Truck is impossible. It is undoubtedly a… more»

Project or Parts? 1976 Ford Bronco

The classic world is sometimes a strange place. It is easy to understand why certain vehicles perform consistently over decades, but others are harder to explain. A Corvette or Camaro will almost invariably gain attention because those cars have… more»

Recent Repaint: 1973 Volkswagen Thing

I read an interview with an executive from the automotive industry who stated that one of the most challenging aspects of vehicle development is devising a name for the new model destined for the showroom floor. Invoking an emotional… more»

Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»

The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»

Movie Taxi Prop: 1975 Chevrolet Nova

One of the best-selling cars built by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy II/Nova. The car got a major redesign in 1968, and – from then through 1972 – it would be a best-seller. Things got… more»

Shorty Project: 1978 Cadillac Seville

The Seville was the first “smaller” Cadillac, born in the mid-1970s in response to rising demand for European luxury automobiles. And the increasing price of gasoline, which began climbing in 1973. Using mechanical components and a modified chassis from… more»

Rare Fila Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Garage Find

Seeking to bring back some elements of excitement lost with the eighth-generation models, Ford redesigned the Thunderbird again in 1983, and for the first time, a Turbo Coupe became available, featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood.  Another noteworthy… more»

Special Order: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88

Some buyers take a minimalist approach when ordering a new car, feeling that the most basic model will fulfill their needs. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am sits at the other end of the spectrum. Its original owner virtually wore… more»

Original 340/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye

What separates a good project candidate from a great one? That’s a loaded question because the answer varies depending on who you ask. However, when a vehicle retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and is a rock-solid classic with its original… more»

Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”

It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»

Rare in Silver: 1978 Ferrari 512 BB

The official color for a silver Ferrari from the era in which this Berlinetta Boxer (BB) was built is Argenta Nurburgring. It’s certainly a mouthful, but as it relates to the paint codes the BB was offered in, it’s… more»

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