I am sure that most of us old car followers have a few cars on our want lists that we somehow know we will never get around to owning. I’ve wanted to own an early Ford Bronco for as… more»
Hopeful Seller? 1959 Ford “Rat Rod”
Craigslist and eBay are full of cars for sale that look like junkyard cars repurposed as dream cars. And by that I mean, that their sellers are dreaming. I assume that sometimes sellers’ dreams do come true too, when… more»
Big Blue: 1960 Ford F-100
Thanks to regular reader Jim S for the tip on this fine looking and rarely seen 1960 Ford four wheel drive stepside F-100 pick up for sale on eBay. It’s located in Utah, which may be the reason why… more»
The Z Awakes: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
By 1987, Nissan’s “Z Car” had grown in size from its original sporty four cylinder 240Z to the much bulkier, more grand touring like 300ZX. Find this Z here on craigslist in Fairfield, Connecticut
The Flying Car: 1973 Saab 96
Thanks reader Jim S for sending us a tip on another very cool car for sale on eBay, a 1973 Saab 96. The Saab company began life as an airplane manufacturer. It’s earliest cars were designed by aeronautical engineers and… more»
Clean And Bonny: 1971 Triumph Bonneville
The 1971 Triumph T120 was a completely new design for its venerable manufacturer. Only the 650 cc engine was carried over from the previous year’s model.
Sign Of The Cat: 1970 Mercury Cougar
Thanks go to reader Michael K for sending us news of this intriguing 1970 Mercury Cougar for sale on craigslist in Birmingham, Alabama. The seller does not provide extensive or detailed information about the car, but just enough to… more»
Rare Find: 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton
There are very few cars as beautiful as the Cord Phaeton. As the first American designed and built front wheel drive car with independent front suspension (the 1934 Citroen Traction Avant and the Cord L-29 were the first mass… more»
Uncle Clarence’s 1941 DeSoto Coupe
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Drew V for the tip on the absolutely beautiful 1941 DeSoto. For being 75 years old, it’s as solid a survivor as you will ever find. In fact, if I am in as good… more»
Star Power: Carl Sagan’s 1970 Porsche 914
Carl Sagan was an astronomer, teacher, writer and advocate for astronomy and space exploration. He was and still is a very well known public figure. A Pulitzer Prize winner for his book The Dragons of Eden: Speculations of the Evolution… more»
All Business: 1941 Chevrolet Business Coupe
In 1941, with the Depression mostly over, Chevrolet introduced a newly styled more modern body that included hidden running boards, and had an extremely successful sales year. All 1941 Chevys were powered by the trusty 90 bhp 216 cubic… more»
Original Pink Slip: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Earlier this month, I wrote up a lovely and mostly original 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe two door located in Virginia. Yesterday, when I found this 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe four door I thought I was seeing double, as the… more»
True Classic: 1931 Chrysler Imperial Limousine
This is not a typical barn find by any means and is out of the price range of mere mortals like all of us here at Barn Finds. But it is such a spectacular and historic car, and has… more»
Diamond In The Rough: 1940 Diamond T
Diamond T trucks were commonly known as the “Cadillac of trucks.” The company was founded in Chicago in 1905 when C.A. Tilt, the son of a Chicago shoe manufacturer built his first cars. But by 1911, Tilt decided that… more»
A Rare Delight: 1955 DeSoto Station Wagon
Thanks to reader Peter R for sending us word of this rare and unusual 1955 DeSoto station wagon. It’s located in the beautifully named town of Terrebonne, Oregon and is for sale on eBay, with a Buy-It-Now of what… more»