For Parts or Restore? 1955 Packard Caribbean

I am going out on a limb here: I think this seller might want to consider parting out this 1955 Packard Caribbean rather than selling it as is, but let’s see what Barn Finders think. The Packard is advertised… more»

Low Miles: 2000 BMW Z3M Roadster

The modern incarnation of BMW brings to mind luxury sedans, but the company’s history has been peppered with sporty roadsters. The first was a serious competition car made in the 1930s known as the “Crease Roadster“. The coupe version… more»

Stalled Project: 1961 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster

Let us count the ways…. that car projects become stalled. Money. Relationships. Storage. Boredom. Age. Work. Moving. Children. I’m sure there are other reasons – maybe positive ones like, I thought I wanted an MGA 1600 but suddenly I… more»

Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5

Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»

The Big Block: 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Special

This diminutive Fiat-derived classic promises around-town fun in the sun. Made by Autobianchi – a cooperative effort between Bianchi, Pirelli, and Fiat to test transportation concepts – the Bianchina was produced from 1955 through 1970 in wagon, convertible, sedan… more»

Historic Project! 1924 White Yellowstone Tour Bus

From Newport Beach, California, we have a Yellowstone coach in running order looking for a new home. Advertised here on Craigslist for $20,000, it hasn’t moved one inch from Barn Finds’ last review one year ago, almost to the day. White Motor Company established a… more»

One Owner! 1973 BMW 2002 Survivor

Who says that US emissions regulations were all bad? We got some good cars from the deal, just not from American makers. The Japanese found workarounds, giving us the Celica, the Accord, the Z-car – all of which aged… more»

Petty Blue! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner

The performance car craze was in full swing by the mid 1960s, but as the genre advanced, the feature-content rose – and so did prices. Compounding the price problem, larger engines were ringing alarms at insurers, who began charging… more»

1959 Spider Veloce and Alfa 750/101 Parts Hoard!

Here’s an Alfa Romeo parts-and-car package deal in Mansfield, Texas, and you’ll need a trailer for sure. This hoard is for sale on facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $34,000. We have BCB42 to thank for the tip!… more»

No Reserve! 1977 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

For all its relative ubiquity – the Fiat/Pininfarina Sport Spider was made for two decades – these cars are just a bit more exotic than its even more ubiquitous competitor, the MGB. The four-cylinder engine utilizes dual overhead cams,… more»

1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport Roadster by Figoni

Time for a rare car, representing a montage of historical figures. The hero of this story must be Vittorio Jano, creator of the sensational engine at the heart of this Alfa. Following the 6C (six-cylinder) 1500, the new 1750… more»

Epitome of Elegance: 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Most of us are aware that Rolls-Royce is the incarnation of luxury. Less well known is that Charles Rolls not only didn’t live to see his mid-thirties, but he became completely uninterested in automobiles not long after founding the… more»

Lotsa Miles, But….. 1989 BMW 325i

When did BMWs get so bulky! I guess we could ask that about every car… If you’re a fan but like the early, lithe styling, how about this 1989 BMW 325i? Ok, the odometer has registered more than 214,000… more»

One of 103: 1953 Arnolt-MG Coupe

In the 1950s, unibody construction, though not new, was becoming far more common. The trend spelled disaster for coachbuilders, accustomed to working with manufacturers to dress the latest chassis. Carrozzeria Bertone was already reeling from the financial effects of… more»

Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si

Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»

Tidy Restoration! 1965 Ford Cortina Mk I

On the heels of this Lotus Cortina, reviewed a few days ago, here comes its sibling, a Ford Cortina Mk I. The two cars couldn’t be more different in terms of condition, with the Ford version about as tidy… more»

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