Earlier in the week I covered this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer Business Coupe, and as usual, made a suggestion as to what to do with it. Many commenters offered their recommendations too and that’s always welcomed. Today, we’re going to… more»
Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
S-3 Back Into An SS: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna
“You’ve changed, we’ve changed” or so went some silly Chevrolet tagline from the ’70s. In that era, it was more like “we’ve changed because the pesky gov’t made us change”. Well, not entirely of course, but if you look… more»
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
CA Blue Plate Special: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
Lancias are always a subject of intrigue for me – especially when you review what they once made, compared to the sole Ypsilon that’s in production today. I assumed that Sergio Marchione would have killed the brand off back… more»
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
BIG Rat Power! 1973 GMC Suburban
Nothing says 1973 like a butterscotch hue! And when it’s sprayed over something the size of a GMC Suburban – well, that’s a lot of butterscotch! Known as a “Super Custom”, this 1973 Suburban presents pretty well but shows… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Business In The Back: 1952 Dodge Wayfarer
One of the most unusual automobile designs to come along, at least from today’s perspective and looking back, is the Business Coupe such as this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer. Times have obviously changed, and as far as the need for… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Two Cylinder Power! 1950’s Maico 500
I thought that I might be the first to cover a Maico for Barn Finds but dang if we didn’t write one up back in 2017. I’m undeterred, it’s still a great find courtesy of Kyle K. The listing… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hemi-Powered! A Pair Of 1957 Dodge Coronets
Update 3-20: I have revised the engine info. for Coronet #2. – JO So, is it a good thing if you’re looking for an older car and you find what you want but then you learn that it’s really… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Original 4-Speed RS/SS! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This! That’s right, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is an excellent survivor example, it’s my favorite version of Chevy’s iconic first-gen pony car, and it’s green. Expensive at $45K? Considering what it is, and its condition, it’s not a… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
396 Big-Block V8: 1968 Chevrolet C20
Here’s an “Action Line” (’67-’72) Chevrolet pickup truck that was built with some action under its hood. It’s a non-runner for now but this ’68 edition may still have some potential residing in its old bones. It’s also a… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
V8/4-Speed! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Back around the time that this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda was built, I would occasionally get confused and call Plymouth’s Mustang competitor a Baccaruda. Why I don’t know, but in a hurry, it just came out that way. This much… more»
Mar 16, 2023 • For Sale • 55 Comments
MGBeetle? VW-Powered 1969 MGB Roadster
Pretty much everyone knows what an MGB is. Offered from ’62 to ’80, the MGB is the quintessential British sports car. You’ll find them with some unexpected modifications such as this Volvo-powered example. I have an old college friend… more»
Mar 16, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tri-Power Project: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Usually when one hears the term tri-power, or triple two-barrel, or six-pack (not the drinkable version), one assumes a GTO, Corvette, Road Runner, etc. but in the days before muscle cars and big-block Corvettes, such a setup, generically defined… more»
Mar 15, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Corvette Power! 1983 Jeep CJ7
Well, I’ll cut to the chase, I have often wondered if a small block Chevy V8 would fit into a Jeep. And now I know the answer! Jeep’s CJ-7 was significantly revised from its CJ-5 predecessor (there was a… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Quintuplets! Five Renault R16’s
The seller of this menagerie opens with, “I have six Renault R16 cars, Arizona cars with no rust or very little rust. They have been off the road for 35-45 years and they are not 100% complete…I don’t really… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Starsky-Hutch Candidate? 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Nothing shouts the ’70s like gold, brown, opera windows, and huge bumpers! If I had to define the quintessential ’70s rig, it may well be a 1974 Ford Gran Torino like today’s subject car, courtesy of Rocco B. The… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nomad Redux? 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
While two-door station wagons fizzled out in the late ’50s/early ’60s, someone at Chevrolet saw value in continuing the trend with their brand-new 1964 Chevelle. Offered as an option on the 300 series trim level, there is a bit… more»
