The Fiat Dino Coupe and Spyder were essentially created to find a home for a Ferrari V6 that needed to be produced in sufficient quantities to be homologated for racing. I think the Bertone lines of the coupe are… more»
Apocalypse Vehicle: 1972 International Travelall
When I was a kid, I read a book about a comet hitting the earth called Lucifer’s Hammer. One of the things that stuck in my mind was that when the disaster happened, the main character got through the… more»
Alpine Day On eBay: ’63 and ’66 Sunbeams
When I saw the picture of this sad Alpine, I imagined it “shushing” me with the jack handle over it’s mouth. And then saying to me, “let me die here in peace”. I hope that doesn’t happen, as it’s for… more»
Barn Find Billboard in San Fransisco
Can a billboard be a barn find? According to this post here on the 24 Hours of LeMons forums, this billboard (actually a painted building from the looks of it) is currently visible in San Francisco “on Sutter, between Leavenworth and… more»
Gray Ghost: 1977 Buick Riviera
This isn’t typically what I think of when I think of a Riviera. This car was actually derived from the LeSabre of the day, and was envisioned as a stop-gap until the FWD Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera of 1979 could be revealed…. more»
35 Years In The Family: 1967 Triumph TR4A
Red, convertible sports car in the same family for 35 years. Sounds like a recipe for fun to me! I have some personal experience here; my first Triumph was a ’66 TR4A, although it did not have the solid… more»
1954 Eshelman Child Sport Car
Eshelman made two types of “Sport Cars” (no “s”) in the mid 1950’s, one intended for children and one at least theoretically for adults. This child’s model was intended to be able to transport two kids of indeterminate age… more»
1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan…Pickup?
I never realized the late Lincoln Blackwood had a predecessor! This non-factory but highly crafted converted Lincoln has been off the road since at least 1965, but was converted before then as it was registered as a Lincoln truck… more»
Parts Runner: 1964 Corvair Rampside
One of the more unusual factory pickups I’m aware of is the Corvair Rampside. Featuring the GM air-cooled flat six cylinder in the rear and an unusual side door to the bed as well as a “cab over” design,… more»
Tri-Five Alternative: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief has just been rescued from being in storage since 1971. While it was parked on a cement pad, it was only covered up with car covers and tarps. It’s located in Emeryville, California and is… more»
1973 Buick Centurion Convertible: Big Red
There’s something magic about a great big red convertible with a monster V8 under the hood. Loud in more ways than one, this Buick fits the bill. The Centurion is located in Los Angeles, California (what better place for… more»
To Vee Or Not To Vee: 1972 VW Bug Convertible
A relocation is forcing this VW enthusiast to pass their cabriolet project on to someone else. The car is currently in Roscoe, New York and is for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now is $1,000. While that sounds… more»
343 And A Go Pac: 1968 AMX
This 1968 AMX is a little perforated around the edges, but overall looks pretty solid and is being sold by its second owner. The car is located in Sicklerville, New Jersey and is offered here on eBay with a low $200 opening… more»
Motoring Monday: 1959 Bentley S2
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brian C for calling our attention to this cool Arlington, Washington find! The Bentley S2 is similar, but not identical to, the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II, and along with the SCII marked the… more»
One Family: 1965 Dodge Coronet Wagon
This big 1965 wagon was owned by one family prior to the current seller. It’s located in Levittown, Pennsylvania and is for sale here on eBay where the opening bid is $3,000, although there is a reserve. I love these big… more»
Corner Carver: 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint
The Elan is well known as one of the sweetest-handling classic sports cars, but like most Lotus cars, it’s not known for it’s robustness. The good thing about buying a good driver like this one is that most or… more»
