Fans of Bonanza, The Rifleman and Have Gun Will Travel—50s western TV shows all—will probably be aware that The Roy Rogers Show was set in modern times. So while Roy rode a golden Palamino named Trigger, his sidekick (Pat… more»
Feb 14, 2020 • For Sale • 52 Comments
French Luxury American Muscle: 1960 Facel-Vega
I’ve long admired these lovely and very French automobiles, whose elegant exterior hides the powerful American muscle underneath. They made an impression—French existentialist Albert Camus was killed in his friend’s speeding HK500 in 1960. What we have here is… more»
Feb 5, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Regal Old Barn Find: 1956 Jaguar Mark VII
It’s hard to understand sellers who skimp on the details, especially when those facts are critical to buying decisions. For instance, take this all-original 1956 Jaguar MK VII for sale here on Craigslist in Fort Worth, Texas with an… more»
Jan 26, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
Here’s an intriguing offering: a 1955 Chrysler Windsor convertible in running condition, with a rebuilt engine and automatic transmission, available here on eBay in a “no reserve” auction with a starting bid of $7,900 and no takers so far…. more»
Jan 6, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
7K Mile Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Duster
As a 20-year owner of a Slant Six-powered 1963 Dodge Dart 270 convertible, I have a real soft spot for this listing here on eBay. It’s a one-owner 1974 Plymouth Duster with just 7,777 on the clock, powered by… more»
Dec 20, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
This 1959 Edsel Corsair Survivor Slept For 38 Years!
If originality is your thing, have I got an Edsel for you! This survivor, a 1959 Corsair two-door hardtop with just 18,677 miles on the odometer, is for sale here on Craigslist in Floral City, Florida near Tampa. The… more»
Dec 17, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Bargain: 1980 Triumph TR7 Spider
Offered at a bargain price here on craigslist in Midvale, Utah, near Salt Lake City, is this very spiffy and rare 1980 Triumph TR7 Spider. C’mon, it’s mechanically sound, with 54,935 miles on the odometer, and has no accidents,… more»
Dec 9, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find 1952 Crosley Super Sports Project!
There were regular Crosleys and for the hot rodders, the Crosley Hot Shot and Super Sports. What we have here on eBay in Scottsdale, Arizona is a rare and reportedly rust-free 1952 Super Sports, only 358 of which were… more»
Dec 5, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Original Henney Kilowatt EV Prototype!
Now here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1960 Henney Kilowatt electric car, reportedly the prototype car on which the very limited series was based. We recently featured Henney Kilowatt serial number 0001, which you can read about… more»
Nov 22, 2019 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Custom 1963 Ford Thunderbird Le Mans Roadster
Here’s an impressive custom, going for what must be a fraction of the build cost. It’s a 1963 Thunderbird for sale here on Craigslist in Thomasville, North Carolina. It’s hard to imagine this extreme interpretation of the period T-Bird… more»
Nov 20, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE For… $290,000?!!
Now here is a curious listing, quite off the beaten path. It’s a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE convertible for sale here on Craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona with an asking price of $290,000! What’s curious is that the seller, who obviously… more»
Oct 26, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Fresh 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air!
Now here’s a good, honest project car, a 1956 Chevy Bel Air two-door post sedan that’s been sitting for ages in a barn in New Canaan, Connecticut. The two-owner car, with just 38,000 miles, is for sale here on… more»
Oct 26, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Highly Original: 1956 Lincoln Mark II
Now, here’s something completely different from the usual Barn Finds fare. Offered here on eBay with a $62,900 Buy It Now price, it’s a prize-winning, 51,000-mile 1956 Lincoln Continental MK II. If this car, which spent some years on the… more»
Oct 18, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Barn Find
This right-hand-drive 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a recent barn find, where it supposedly kept company with a left-hand version of the same car. It’s for sale here on eBay with bids at $6,200 and reserve not met.
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One-Of-A-Kind: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Amino!
It’s hard to imagine what could motivate someone to do this much wonderful work on the car of his or her dreams, then abandon the project when the end was in sight. But that’s what happened with this custom… more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Parked 32 Years: 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider
This 1972 Alfa-Romeo Spider has been in dry storage since 1987 and, well, it “ran when parked”. It’s for sale here on eBay with bidding only around $1,500. As the former owner of one of these buggies, I see… more»
