The mid-sized Monte Carlo was introduced in 1970 as Chevrolet’s entry into the personal luxury niche. Its swanky name derived from a city in Monaco on the Mediterranean, well known for racing and rallying since 1911, when the region… more»
V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
UPDATE 04/05/2024: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where an owner hasn’t tasted success on their first attempt to find their pride and joy a new home. Such is the case with… more»
Long Term Ownership: 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Project
Donald Healey’s automotive career began on the rally course, specifically at Monte Carlo, in 1929. Later, his employment at Riley and Triumph gave him responsibility for the production of new models. A less illustrious period ensued with Triumph Motors’… more»
One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD
Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»
Mod Kustom: 1963 Volkswagen
Just when you think you’ve seen it all – you discover you haven’t. Jeff found us this handmade fiberglass … buggy? jalopy? … motorcar built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, listed here on facebook Marketplace, with an asking price… more»
Running Project: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s checkered history was affecting operations. The Lark, a solid seller before the Big Three launched their own compacts, was fading. The merger with Packard confused and angered customers. Industry price and cost pressures infected… more»
Needs No Roads: 1964 Dodge Flat-Fender Power Wagon
While many manufacturers produced military vehicles during WWII – Jeep, Ford, Studebaker, Dodge – Dodge was the first to mass produce a civilian version of its four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton WC truck. The new truck was a response to the… more»
Recent Repaint: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood
The Chevrolet Corvair was a walk on the wild side for GM. For one thing, its engine hung out in back, the way back. For another, it was air-cooled. The car had a monocoque body, and independent suspension at… more»
Rare Combo: 1984 Ford E-Series Half-Ton 351 CID V8 4×4
Here on eBay in a no reserve auction is a well-optioned half-ton 1984 Ford Econoline, bid to $6585 and located in Moreno Valley, California. While the Econoline was produced by the millions, this one is a cut above, with… more»
Bertone in German: 1964 NSU Sport Prinz
After its founding in 1873, NSU Motorenwerke rotated through a variety of businesses from knitting machines to pedal cycles to motorcycles, and finally, by 1905, automobiles. Two world wars interrupted the tiny company’s evolution until it abandoned carmaking altogether…. more»
Deck ‘N A Half: 1955 GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser
Greyhound was founded in Minnesota by Eric Wickman, a Huppmobile dealer who couldn’t sell even one Huppmobile. Partnering up with a couple of buddies, Wickman used his orphan car to ferry miners from town to mine starting in 1914…. more»