The “120” in the XK name referred to the top speed of this Jaguar, the fastest production car when it was introduced in 1948. This XK is listed on eBay in Hanover, Massachusetts with an unmet opening bid of $25,500. It appears… more»
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Saved From Falling Barn: 1942 Ford Jeep
Things were very different in 1940 when the Army realized it needed a light (1300 pounds or less), four-wheel drive cross country vehicle. They sent out a proposal to 135 domestic car manufacturers with some very tight deadlines. Companies had… more»
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Basicly Basic: 1956 Ford Fairlane Mainline
From 1952 to 1956 the Mainline was Ford’s base model. This one is the less expensive 2 door with a manual 3-speed transmission and did not even come with a radio or a heater. However, this Mainline listed here on… more»
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Confusing, Awesome, Terrible: 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster
First, yes, this is neither a barn find nor a survivor, but this “Confusing, awesome, terrible” listing as TJ described it, is just too, uh, something to pass up. Thanks TJ for the find and for your description! This is… more»
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Shiny and Red: 1951 MG TD
Military personnel returning from Europe after World War II wanted sports cars just like the ones they had seen and driven in Europe. So, most TDs came to the US. This one is listed on here on Auto Archeologist in Middleton, Connecticut. It’s been in storage… more»
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Red and Topless: 1951 Dodge Power Wagons
The “flat fender” Power Wagon is a 4-wheel-drive 3/4 ton pickup based on the military WC series and was built from 1946 to 1956. These two fire trucks conversions were done by Van Pelt. It is claimed that only… more»
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Only 5700 miles: 1968 Chevy Nova
This Nova listed here on craigslist in Minneapolis, Minnesota was stored from 1971 until recently. From the pictures, it looks to be in perfect condition. The seller claims it only has 5700 miles are asking $27,500. That’s a lot of money,… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra
Imagine finding an old Torino in a field. Upon investigation, you discover it has an “X0-429” data plate and stickers that show it to be a prototype and it has Boss 429 shock towers. This is one of two… more»
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Good Old Truck: 1959 Ford F-100 Short Bed
Ford’s third-generation F-series trucks, introduced in 1957 were radically restyled. This example is listed on eBay here in Sacramento, California. Bidding is just over $4,000 at this time with no reserve. There’s no history provided for this truck, but there are lots… more»
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Only Two Thousand Miles: 1961 VW Beetle
Sometimes, it’s all about the story of why a car was never driven much. You can read the interesting tale of why this VW that was driven so little in the craigslist ad for this Beetle for sale in Minneapolis, Minnesota…. more»
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Ninety Years Waiting: 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
Tommy H found the story of this amazing Tipo 8A on the Road & Track website and shared it with us. Some say this is the greatest barn find ever, but the Tucker the same fellow found last year was pretty… more»
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Another Dusty Old Chevy: 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe
A couple of weeks ago Brian wrote a great piece about a similar Chevy, except that it was a coupe. Bidding ended at less than the reserve, about $9000, so it did not sell but it was relisted and with the… more»
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Plain White Wrapper: 1968 Corvette 427
The seller has wrapped this battered Corvette in white, but this is how it actually looks under the plastic wrap. It’s listed on craigslist in Chesterfield, Michigan for $15,000. The frame and body structure are said to be rust… more»
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Grand Old Dame: 1931 LaSalle Sedan
The Cadillac division of General Motors added the Lasalle to fill the gap between the Buick and the Cadillac. Harley Earl designed the Lasalle and it is said to be the first time that styling was more important than… more»
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The Spartan: 1937 Chevrolet Suburban
It’s not often we learn anything of the histories of vehicles found rusting away in barns, providing a home for rodents. However, this old panel truck listed on eBay in Sebastopol, California, has had an interesting past. It began life with… more»
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Chain Smoker: 1923 International Dump Truck
This old truck probably doesn’t run, but if it did it would likely smoke. Rather than provide any details in his craigslist posting, the seller chose to instead, well, rattle on about how much money one can make restoring… more»
