This Mercedes listed on Craigslist near Tyler, Texas, could be a great deal for someone. The seller is asking $15,000 for it, it was his grandfather’s car, who apparently cherished and babied it. The seller says he has no use for… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
• For Sale • 2 Comments
Post-War Project: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
Along with other U.S. automobile manufacturers, Chevrolet’s post-war models (1946 to 1948) were largely warmed-over pre-war products. Due to World War II, all U.S. auto production ceased in 1942 and didn’t return until 1946. The first redesign didn’t come… more»
Triple-Deuce Restoration: 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile celebrated its 60th anniversary in automobile production in 1957. One of its offerings was the Holiday Coupe, produced across all three series (88, Super 88, and 98). The seller has a beautifully restored and customized (lightly?) Holiday Coupe,… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Parts Or Repair? 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
You know, when you come across a car like this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon that’s wrapped with a strap, you know something’s up. Yup, this one looks shaky, but there’s even more to it than meets the eye…. more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1972 Dodge Challenger 340
The Dodge Challenger was the last new entry into the “pony car” movement. It was in production from 1970 to 1974 on the E-body platform shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. The performance model was dubbed “Rallye” beginning in 1972,… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Finned Wonder: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
Most automakers saw a big decline in sales in 1958 due to an economic recession. But DeSoto saw demand fall by 61%, and it dropped another 8% in 1959 when other car builders saw a rebound starting. So, by… more»
• Stories • 14 Comments
Please Build It! Ford Mustang Ute
Have you ever looked at a prototype or a manufacturer’s styling exercise and dreamt that it would become a production model? That is how I feel about this one-off Ford Mustang Ute. It has remained a well-kept secret for… more»
• For Sale • 4 Comments
Pathfinder Conversion: 1979 Dodge Ram Van
The appeal of old-school 4x4s is immense, in my book, mainly because it combines two attractive qualities that should appeal to almost any enthusiast: one, older vans and trucks are enormously cool and simple machines. You get in, you… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare Hardtop Coupe: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Bidding ends later today for this rare C107 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, the fixed roof version of its classic roadster. I’ve always had a thing for making a coupe out of a car traditionally only seen as a convertible, like the… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Fallen Tree Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
For its third year in 1966, the Chevrolet Chevelle was treated to a styling update. The Malibu remained the top series and the only model offered as a convertible besides the SS 396. This ’66 Malibu drop-top has lived… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Original? 1989 R2500 3+3 Cheyenne Crew Cab
Chevy added to the confusing mix of letters and numbers of its models by separating the existing “Rounded line” pickups at the end of the third generation and renaming them the R/V series. The seller refers to this truck… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 30 Years: Estate Find 1970 Saab 96 V4
Reportedly stored for three decades and purchased at the estate sale of a car collector, this 1970 Saab 96 appears to be in nice condition inside and out. The seller has provided a nice variety of photos, including (are… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
One-Owner Garage Find! 1957 Thunderbird
This is one of those posts where your intrepid Barn Finds writing staff has to “interpret” the advertisement. As best as we can tell, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a one (or two?) owner car and spent most of… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Custom Built Ride-On Electric Trolley!
December 25th will be here before you know it, so if you want to score big points with your older child and become the coolest dad on the block, scoring this one-of-a-kind electric trolley should get you there fast. … more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Rebuilt And Ready: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Although the Corvette could be equipped with a host of great optional engines in the late sixties, even the standard 350 was a fine performer, delivering 300 horsepower in completely stock form as you drove away from your Chevrolet… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Golf Yellow Slicktop: 1973 BMW 2002
This 1973 BMW 2002 is a case of looking like an absolutely fantastic deal for someone that’s been on the hunt for a so-called “roundie,” or round tail light example. With a desirable color scheme known as “Golf Yellow”… more»
