Jamie Palmer

About Jamie Palmer

I've been a car nut ever since I can remember, loving all cars but having a special affinity for eclectic British ones, starting with an Austin-Healey Sprite when I was 12. I've been lucky enough to collect some and drive the heck out of them, including autocrossing and racing them. There's nothing more fun than poking around an old car that hasn't been disturbed in years and getting it to run and drive again!

Solid & Ready! 1968 GMC 2500 Pickup

After covering a mere 104,000 miles, this 1968 GMC 2500 pickup needs a fourth owner. That’s right, the current owner is the third, and the first two were brothers, so do they even count as a pair? This great… more»

Bargain American GT! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

I admit I’m probably stretching the “survivor” moniker when it’s pretty obvious that at least part of the car has been repainted (note the color mismatch between the doors and the rest of the car), but there’s a lot… more»

V8 Survivor With AC! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

You’d be excused if you think the above picture was taken in 1968 (except for the current Iowa license plate)! This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro has recently been put back on the road after nearly 15 years of being parked…. more»

True Barn Find: 1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau

Lincoln called their 1957 Premiere Landau “The finest in the fine car field.” This one is certainly the finest in this barn! It’s listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only $3,200. That’s about $0.68 per pound of… more»

In A Barn For 30 Years! 1967 Triumph Spitfire

As soon as I saw this 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk. II come into our tip box, I knew I wanted to write it up. I own a 1967 Spitfire Mk. II as well, and it’s my favorite Triumph of… more»

1-Of-68: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

This 1970 ‘Cuda (only the hot models were called ‘Cuda!) will need a lot of work and assembly, but there are some really important parts there, and a specification that will make it worth the effort! It’s listed for… more»

Art Deco And No Reserve! 1939 Nash Coupe

This clean and original-looking 1939 Nash Lafayette Special coupe is currently listed for sale here on eBay, where bidding has only risen to $1,525 so far, and there’s no mention of a reserve. The Nash can be picked up… more»

Which Would You Pick? Custom Corvette Pair

“Jamie, back away from the saw,” (welder, fiberglass, torch, wrench, whatever I happened to be holding)! Some version of that is what my automotive mentor, my Dad, used to say when he saw me about to make a mistake…. more»

Custom 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Sporting a paint scheme that looks as if it was applied in the early 1970s, this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette certainly looks the part of “America’s Sports Car.” It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now price is… more»

Inexpensive Project: 1957 LaDawri Conquest

It’s hard to believe that under this swoopy Fiberglass body lies a humble Henry J chassis, but that’s how LaDawri sold kits in the late 1950s. This particular project is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only… more»

Potential Vintage Racer: 1966 Triumph TR4A

If you are looking for a vintage race candidate with the right patina, you couldn’t do much better than this 1966 Triumph TR4A that’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The… more»

Revisiting The Past: A 1954 Dellow Mark II

This is the second time this particular 1954 Dellow Mark II has been featured in Barn Finds, with Michelle having written a great post when the car was for sale in 2025. At that time, the car was for… more»

Project Exposed: 1971 Volvo 1800E

What you see is what you get with this project 1971 Volvo 1800E. It’s listed for sale here on Craigslist and is located in Santa Clara, California. The seller has included enough pictures to give you a good idea… more»

Half Car, Half Cycle! Rupp Centaur Project

In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»

Handbuilt Classic! 1976 Excalibur Phaeton

I would excuse you for thinking this car was just another tired-looking “neo-classic”, so common in the 1980s that they became parodies of the cars they were meant to imitate. This 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton, however, is a “real”… more»

V6 Powered 1969 MGB GT

I’ve often viewed MGB-GTs as great little coupes but needing more power. The GT is attractive and surprisingly roomy inside, but that 1798cc four-cylinder has never done it for me (despite my racing one in an Austin Marina). This… more»