This classic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air coupe is listed here on Barn Finds Classified, and the car is in Union, Illinois (45 minutes from Chicago O’Hare). It’s a fascinating project that appears to have been taken apart 40 years… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • Classifieds • 15 Comments
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS F-41 Project
How much 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS do you expect for less than $1,000? The answer is in Owatonna, Minnesota, and here on Barn Finds Classifieds and here on eBay, where what is very much a project car is on… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Runs And Drives: 1971 Triumph GT6
Now here’s a car that’s alive with possibilities, a 1971 Triumph GT6 “for restoration or driving” (not both?) here on eBay in Crescent Valley, Nevada with a minimum bid of $2,500. No one’s bid yet.
Jun 25, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Clean 1973 Dodge Dart With V8 Power!
As the proud former owner of at least five Dodge Darts, I feel qualified to write about this one—even though mine all had the ultra-reliable 225-cubic-inch slant six and this splendid 1973 example is powered by Chrysler’s also-reliable 318-cubic-inch… more»
Jun 16, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Really Tidy 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
I’ve always had a soft spot for these big-boat Roadmaster wagons, built for just a few years (1991 to 1996) on the full-sized General Motors B Platform. This two-owner 1996, from the last year of production, is the nicest… more»
Jun 10, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Black Plate 1960 Triumph TR3A
I hate the phrase “an excellent candidate for restoration.” What it basically means is that the car needs everything, and they’ll be glad to hand it over to you—at an inflated price because, well, it’s “an excellent candidate for… more»
Jun 5, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Pristine 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
Now here’s a head-scratcher. It’s a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 for sale here on Craigslist at a modest $4,500 in the vicinity of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Visually, it’s probably the best example of this notoriously-prone-to-rust sports car I’ve ever seen…. more»
Jun 3, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
V12 Luxury: 1937 Packard 1508 Touring Limousine
In crime dramas of the period starring James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson, Packards like this are the getaway car–after the Tommy guns have said their piece. This is a 1937 Packard 1508 Touring Limousine with a 144-inch wheelbase,… more»
Jun 2, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hidden For 20 Years: 1961 Mercedes 220SEb Coupe
I’m not sure why people amass large collections of derelict cars, especially when they represent expensive-to-restore marques such as Mercedes-Benz. They’re just going to sit there, as this one did in the owner’s garage in Dayton, Ohio for more… more»
May 29, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Honest And Rare: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Panel Truck
Quick, do you know the difference between a panel truck and a sedan delivery? Panels are based on truck chassis, and sedan deliveries on cars, though they both serve the same purpose. This 1966 Chevrolet C-10 is definitely a… more»
May 13, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare 1959 Jaguar Mark I With 3.4-Liter Power!
Now here’s a rare find, a 1959 Mark I Jaguar with the larger 3.4-liter version of the famous twin-cam six and an auto box. It’s reasonably intact, particularly the interior, and it’s for sale with an asking price of… more»
Apr 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
C-Code Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
There’s probably a business in helping people post craigslist ads because here’s an example where the seller—with a really nice car—does almost everything wrong. The automobile in question is a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe with desirable 289 V-8, for… more»
Apr 14, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Cheap Woodie Project: 1947 Chrysler Town And Country
A few years ago, this would have been the buy of the century. It’s a restorable 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan for sale here on eBay in Farmingdale, New York (that’s on Long Island) for a Buy-It-Now price… more»
Apr 6, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Low-Mileage 1975 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4
It’s nice to know that some people still have a sense of humor in these troubled times. The owner describes this 1975 Ford F-250 4X4 truck in Caldwell, Iowa, being sold here on eBay with the bid at over… more»
Apr 1, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
The Only 1963 Alfa Romeo Mialietta Spider!
Now for something completely different! Alright, so technically this is a 2000 Mazda Miata with a five-speed manual… and a 1963 Alfa-Romeo replica body merged into one in an attempt to create a modern Giulietta Spider. Calling it a… more»
Mar 14, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
50 Year Slumber: 1941 Chevrolet Sedan
Now this car is the very definition of the barn find, a 1941 Chevrolet two-door sedan that’s been sitting “in dry storage” since 1970. The car is in Martin, Georgia, and vendor Paul says it’s “all there,” “solid,” and… more»
