UPDATE – We featured this rare Byers SR100 back in October of 2017 when it first emerged from the barn. At that point, it wasn’t for sale, but things have changed and Dean has decided to list it for… more»
Jun 17, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Preppers Paradise: 1972 IH 1710 Rolling Lab
I have to admit – it’s always been a dream. Not to have a “…mobile command center with a controlled environmental room…”, like the 1972 International Harvester found here on Craigslist thanks to reader AMXBrian has, but to retro-mod… more»
Jun 9, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Two Back-Seat Drivers: 1981 Dodge Omni Funny Car
To answer the question “Why would you weld 2 1981 Dodge Omni front-ends together?”, I think you have to answer it in the thickest New Jersey accent you can muster with “For ‘da kids”. You gotta admit, parade bound… more»
May 30, 2018 • For Sale Stories • 10 Comments
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
May 25, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
The Reds, Radio’s and Rationing: 1951 Crosley Sport
What do the Cincinnati Reds, America’s favorite radio, and gas rationing have to do with each other? They are all part of the unique history of Industrialist Powel Crosley Jr and the quirky cars that his car company, Crosley… more»
May 19, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real Deal Barn Find: 1934 Harley VLD
There is a stretch of valley as you pass the Oregon border on I5 where you know you are in California. Only a handful of miles before it had been green and luscious, and now there is a twinge… more»
May 10, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
More “UV” than “SUV”: 1969 International Harvester Travelall
For me, this is perhaps the ultimate “UV” – a no-frills, massive, simple Utility Vehicle built for cargo capacity and not creature comforts. Sure it’s got seats, windows, a couple of necessary things like a speedometer and a steering… more»
May 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
California Dream’n: 1962 VW Bus Survivor
Its’ so classic, quintessential, California – it’s almost cliché. It’s 1962 – Surfin’ Safari was released by the Beach Boys and you’re so inspired by the draw of surfing, camp-fires on the beaches of Malibu, and the possibility of… more»
May 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Ready for Adventure: 1969 Rover Series IIA Beauty
I have a soft spot for British classics. Barbour’s Beaufort waxed cotton jacket. A Hardy LRH Dry Fly Split 9-foot fly rod. Sarson’s malt vinegar applied liberally to freshly fried fish and chips. Perhaps no other UK created classic… more»
May 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Low Flying Messerschmitt: 1957 KR200 Rag Top
If you don’t recognize it by name as the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter) KR200, you certainly have seen examples of these wonderful little three-wheeled oddities pop up from time to time – like the 1957 Cabriolet found here on… more»
Apr 28, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
After Almost 80 Years: 1942 Dodge Carryall is Carrying On
It’s hard not to well up just a little bit when you see an American war hero like the 1942 Dodge WC-53 Carryall found here on Craigslist thanks to reader Peter Rettig. They were front-line workhorses that helped us… more»
Apr 28, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Beautiful Rusty Barracuda Bucket: 1971 Plymouth
Close your eyes for a moment – it’s the blue of the evening sky reflecting on a clear pond at twilight. Crome from the bumper, grill, side vents and surrounding windows gleam brightly. Its haunches sit on raised letter… more»
Apr 27, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Berlinetta Barn Find: 1979 Camaro with 6k miles
It’s a bit hard to glean much detail from the pictures of the 1979 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta found here on eBay, but the odometer confirms this Barn Find has just under 6,300 miles! Last tagged in 1981 only 3… more»
Apr 26, 2018 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Two Made This Way: 1971 Mustang Convertible
Let’s look at how we get to the rarity of this 1971 Ford Mustang. We’ll start with 149,682 – that’s the total number of Mustangs made that year. 6,121 of those were Convertibles. 23 of those convertibles were finished… more»
Apr 24, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
T-Bird Treasure: 1955 Ford Convertible
With a wave of American GI’s back from the war with fond memories of European cars like the MG TC Roadster and the Jaguar XK120 – American car manufacturers responded with sporty alternatives. The Chevy Corvette, introduced at the… more»
Apr 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
#1609 Of 3508: 1975 Cosworth Vega
Even if you’re not a huge fan of the Chevrolet Vega, you have to appreciate the special edition that Cosworth Engineering of England helped create 3508 units of between 1975 and 1976. Number 1609 is found here on craigslist thanks… more»
