Daily Driver Wagon? 1965 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet’s new compact, the Chevy II/Nova, was on a sales roll in 1962-63, landing in first or second place in sales for that market segment. But things cooled off in 1964 when Chevy rolled out the mid-size Chevelle, taking… more»

Short Bed Survivor: 1973 Toyota Hilux Pickup

Is there anything more charming than a simple, light-duty pickup? It has the same qualities you look for, in, say a Labrador: loyal, easy to live with, and ready to work at a moment’s notice. The first-generation Toyota Hilux… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 SportsRoof

This 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 has been on my radar for several days now, and I’m still going back and forth about whether this one’s a worthwhile project, or perhaps better left alone and used as a fun, occasional… more»

Mystery Farm Find: 1928–31 International Six-Speed Special

Every once in a while, a true mystery machine surfaces, something that’s been quietly sitting for decades, waiting for the right person to figure out its story. That’s the case with this International Six-Speed Special, reportedly discovered in a… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Vauxhall Victor Super

This 1958 Vauxhall Victor Super is now up for auction here on Barn Finds, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to pick up a largely intact example of a model that’s seldom seen in the United States today. Located in… more»

White Hat Special: One Owner 1969 Dodge Charger

The late 1960s was the era of  “Dodge Fever”. It was an advertising campaign designed to make Dodge’s cars appear more exciting than what Chevrolet or Ford had to offer. Within that space, there was the “White Hat Special”,… more»

Rare Mid Engine Luxury: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver

Even among many auto enthusiasts, Zimmer Motor Cars isn’t exactly a household name, although the company did manage create a couple of memorable offerings during its time in business.  The first was a neoclassic based on the Ford Mustang,… more»

Divorce Sale: 1979 Avanti II Project

The Studebaker Avanti was the car that wouldn’t die. Even after the company stopped making them in two short model years (1963-64). Two former dealers pooled their resources, bought inventory and equipment, and launched the Avanti II in 1965…. more»

Rust-Free E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS

We sometimes discuss on these pages the importance of a collector vehicle featuring a rare or limited-offering paint scheme. The reasons are obvious; rarity in collector car circles is a cherished quality, if only to be able to say… more»

The Duke’s Jaguar SS100: 1984 Classic Roadsters Replica

Kit cars are often born out of a desire to recreate a vehicle that was loved by many and that remained widely sought after, even years past its retirement date. Ferraris, Cobras, GT40s are all obvious candidates for discovering… more»

Tunnels-‘R-Us: 1988 Allied Auto-Bore 48

We’re not even going to pretend anyone will buy this Allied Auto-Bore 48 horizontal earth boring machine advertised here at Machinery Trader, for $48,500. (On the off chance you do need to bore a conduit, this little number runs… more»

Woodie Wagon Project: 1958 Edsel Bermuda

Ford went all-in on the new Edsel in 1958, creating an additional brand and a division to support it. The Bermuda was the top-of-the-line station wagon, a “woodie” with faux side paneling. It would be one of the slowest… more»

All Original 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350/4-Speed

By 1970, it became clear to many pundits that if future emissions regulations didn’t kill the muscle car, high insurance rates would. Therefore, in an effort to cater to those who wanted something fun and fast but couldn’t afford… more»

Kenosha Pony: 1973 AMC Javelin

The Javelin was American Motors’ entry in the hot “pony car” market. Launched in 1968, production would span two generations over several years, concluding in 1974. Sales were decent considering the AMC was usually the underdog, but the Javelin… more»

Original Owner E21: 1981 BMW 320i

When vehicles are in pristine condition but not necessarily remarkable, it creates a very real paradox: a car that has been exceedingly well-preserved and clearly cared for deserve our admiration, but can we justify opening our wallets a bit… more»

390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX

Although it’s sort of like comparing apples to oranges, one similarity between the AMX and the Chevrolet Corvette is that they were the only true two-seaters built in America at the time, with the steel-bodied AMC offering costing buyers… more»

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