Like our primate cousins, we are curious creatures. We dream about what might be inside when we see something that potentially hides a prize. Like how people playing “Let’s Make a Deal” with Monty Hall on TV would bet… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Dust and 36K Miles: 1936 Chevrolet One Ton Flatbed
Vintage trucks are a hot segment of the collectible vehicle marketplace. Everyone wants a quaint old half-ton pickup in a bright color complete with wide whitewall tires, a small block Chevy, and an automatic transmission. Once they see the… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 92 Comments
Abandoned Steam Locomotive: 1924 ALCO 0-8-0
We all know that cars, trucks, and motorcycles usually have titles to help establish the vehicle’s rightful owner. However, how do you prove that a steam locomotive belongs to you and that it is legal to sell it? This… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One Family Owned: 1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
While the age of the Model T Ford is far in our rearview mirror, the impact of this amazing vehicle still lives with us today. The incredible sales of the Model T were partially responsible for our current automotive… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
58,000 Mile Shoebox: 1950 Ford Club Coupe
1950 was a pivotal year in history. Diners Club was the first credit card introduced to the world, the Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea, and The Howdy Doody Show was a popular program for kids… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options. However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard. Modern production is focused on punching out… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Dirty Diminutive Barn Finds: Crosley Sedan and Super Sport
While some “barn finds” are nothing more than cars that have been stored for a long time in a proper garage and are covered with dust, others live up to the name in every way. If you are a… more»
Apr 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth. With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
A Buick for Model A Money: 1928 Buick Master Six
While it is sad to see that, as a whole, prewar car values have been headed south for some time. The only commonly seen vehicle bucking that trend is Ford’s Model A. If you look at this glass as… more»
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Would You Daily Drive A 46K Mile Car? 1975 Camaro LT
The second-generation Camaro could be all things from all people. From a six-cylinder pussycat to a sporty Z28, these cars could be ordered exactly how the customer wanted. It would be nice to have a vehicle like this 1975… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster
Nostalgia can be a powerful drug. All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation. However, is nostalgia a… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
Sometimes a vintage vehicle is more than an older form of transportation. Examining how the vehicle was built and operating it can provide a window into its time. This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 for sale on eBay is an… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Presentable Drop Top for $15K: 1948 Mercury Convertible
Earlier this week word came down that inflation was, once again, rearing its ugly head. From cars to eggs and everything in between, we are in a pitched battle with rising prices. However, there is some good news. The… more»
