1937 Desoto Treasure Trove: Three Cars Plus Parts

For fans of orphan makes, here on craigslist is a shop full of 1937 Desoto cars and parts, to be sold as a package only. The asking price is $33,333, but the seller is open to irresistible offers. Bring… more»

Low Mileage Firefighter: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Pickup

International Harvester’s ill-fated light truck line was nearing the end of its days when the D-series was designed in 1969. IH had been reaching in vain for the key to this lucrative market, and while the new trucks had… more»

Trendy or Tacky? 1959 Edsel Ranger Hardtop Project

In 1946, Henry Ford II welcomed a cadre of outsiders to Ford’s executive ranks. Known as the Whiz Kids, these ten were veterans of WWII and had very particular ideas about Ford’s direction, including the pursuit of a new… more»

Cheap Fun: 1969 Saab 96 V4

Here on eBay and craigslist is a wonderful example of Saab’s V4, a 1969 Saab 96 sedan. In my short experience with Barn Finds, good deals have been rare, so I’m surprised this car has hung around long enough… more»

Low Mileage, No Reserve: 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

We love to complain about rising prices for cars we’d like to own, but if any car deserves its emerging collectible status, it is the Fox body Ford Mustang. These cars are overachievers in nearly every category. Want to… more»

As Is, Where Is: 1964 International Harvester Metro Van

Step vans originated in the 1930s as a convenience for multi-stop delivery drivers. Ideal for bread, milk, and anything that was delivered frequently on a specific route, these were designed so the driver could easily step in and out… more»

Engine-Out Service Done: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

The Lotus Esprit is the Europa all grown up. The car was conceived in 1971 when Giorgetto Giugiaro and Colin Chapman met to discuss two new projects – one to replace the Elan and one to replace the Europa…. more»

Rally Experience : 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0

If you have never driven an Alfa Romeo, you owe it to yourself to find the nearest available example and beg for five minutes behind the wheel. Alfa is an example of 2+2=5. The slightly notchy gearchange and balky… more»

Exceptional Unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8

The Impala first arrived at showrooms in 1958 as a submodel of the Bel Air. As the model evolved, passing through the “bat wing” fin stage of 1959 to the clean fin-less look of 1963, it offered ever more… more»

Ford Never Made One: 1924 Ford Model T Speedster

While Ford made at least a couple dozen body styles for the Model T over its long production history, a speedster was not one of them. But with fifteen million sold, eventually, people began to use the T as… more»

No Reserve: 1981 Ford F-150 Ranger Pickup

Ford’s F series trucks are head and shoulders above every other truck on the road. Ford has some 16 million F series pickups roving the byways; that’s 5.5% of all vehicles in the US. Here on eBay is a… more»

Special Order: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph Frazer started an automaker, Kaiser-Frazer, from the seeds of financially stretched Graham-Paige Motors. Their first cars sold well to an eager public who was willing to buy almost anything. But Kaiser was… more»

SS Or Not? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 V8

Up for sale here on eBay is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, bid to $25,900, reserve met. This car is located in Long Beach, California, and can be driven to its new home. Some sellers seem to be unable to… more»

Project Hiatus: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

The Jaguar XK120 was introduced at Earl’s Court in 1948. It was a sensation, catapulting the British car industry to an unprecedented level of success. With a body influenced by pre-war French coupes such as the Talbot Lago, the… more»

No Reserve, Three Owners: 1957 Borgward Isabella Sedan

In 1929, Carl Borgward combined several companies, which themselves were already combinations, into his eponymous Borgward Group. He was making three-wheeled cars quite successfully, later turning to conventional four-wheelers – sometimes labeled Hansa, sometimes Lloyd, sometimes Goliath, and sometimes… more»

Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»

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