Amidst a seemingly endless sea of boring ads for late model cars and trucks on Craigslist, it’s an elating feeling to suddenly come across this beautiful 1928 Chevy National coupe. But excitement and curiosity are quickly replaced with disappointment… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Jesse James’ 1959 Chevrolet Apache NAPCO
If you’re reading this post simply because its title grabbed your attention, please allow me to clarify. This ’59 Chevrolet Apache was formerly owned by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. And if you’re saying to yourself “Wow, I… more»
Jul 17, 2019 • For Sale • 37 Comments
$100,000!? 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
We’ve seen crazy listings like this before where, at least initially, it’s difficult to tell if the seller is actually serious about the asking price of their car. Is it just a ploy to garner attention to the sale?… more»
Jul 3, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Color: 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS QV
Cars, girls, and music. Is there anything more important to an adolescent male? If you grew up in the 1980s as I did you probably decorated your bedroom with posters highlighting all three of those subjects. Farrah Fawcett sprawled… more»
Jul 2, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Big Block Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T?
Advertised as a complete car this ’70 Challenger is available here on craigslist in Atlanta, Georgia. Warning: according to the car’s seller this project is for experienced restorers only. Well, after looking at the ad’s photos I completely agree. … more»
Jun 26, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 550: 1940 Buick Century Convertible
Update 6/26/19 – After almost a year, this one has been relisted here on eBay. Will it sell this time around though? From 9/8/18 – This convertible “Banker’s Hot Rod” is reported by the seller to be just 1… more»
Jun 25, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Potential Show Car: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Original 283 c.i. motor, original 2-speed Powerglide transmission, original paint, original interior. According to the seller of this ’61 Vette, even every nut and bolt on this car is original! Documented to be the 69th Corvette to roll off… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rolls Nicely: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Do you remember the radio and television show (popular during the 1940s and 1950s) Twenty Questions? Its format was simple: players took turns asking questions about an undisclosed object until one person guessed the answer, then it became their… more»
Jun 13, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Medieval Times: Custom 1977 Dodge Tradesman 100
The custom van craze of the 1970s holds a special place in automotive history and this ’77 Dodge Tradesman is a unique survivor from that era. With the recent finale of the HBO series Game of Thrones, medieval-themed stuff… more»
Jun 11, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
False Advertising: 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
I’ve written before on Barnfinds about how my first car was an ’85 Chevy Cavalier Type 10 coupe. Sorry to wax nostalgic but seeing this beautiful survivor listed here on Craigslist in Marcy, New York brings back fond memories… more»
Jun 7, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Swedish Seven-Seater: 1969 Saab 95
1969. Many argue it was the best year of the muscle car era. GM offered the SS 396 Chevelle, the GTO, and the Camaro ZL1. The Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, and Shelby GT350 Mustang were offered from Ford,… more»
Jun 4, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 Of 44 Made! 1993 Panoz Roadster
Have you ever wondered where Chrysler engineers got their design inspiration for the Plymouth Prowler? I can’t find any proof that it came from the Panoz Roadster, but it seems odd that both open-wheel designed cars not only look… more»
May 31, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rocket Science: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback
Much like this Mustang, the seller’s description of the car available here on eBay is somewhat muddled and difficult to follow. The car is claimed to have been previously owned by a rocket scientist (more on that in a… more»
May 22, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Almost Extinct: 1954 Plymouth Plaza Sedan
It’s odd how a car that was at one time fairly popular among consumers and commonly used as a municipal vehicle is now quite rare to see. If you’re a baby boomer you probably recall the Plymouth Plaza which… more»
May 20, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Need A Lift? 1984 Bradley GT II
Something doesn’t quite look right here. Do you notice how this ’84 Bradley GT II seems to be squatting in the rear? Are you familiar with the term butt sag? Apparently, it’s a phenomenon affecting cars and middle-aged humans… more»
May 17, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Condition? 1924 Ford Model T Runabout
According to Wikipedia, the number of Model Ts produced in 1924 was a staggering 1,922,048 cars. That figure is second to 1923 when Ford rolled more than two million Model Ts off its assembly lines! To put things in… more»
