The Gran Turismo was the finale in a long line of Hawks brought to market by Studebaker. Its production ran from 1962 through 1964. The styling was a departure from prior Hawks, drawing on cues from the Mercedes Benz… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project
The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
1947 Plymouth Woody Wagon Project
Who doesn’t love to at least look at a woody wagon? Even if you wouldn’t own it, the craftsmanship, the beauty, and simply the fact that we don’t make wood cars any longer – evokes admiration. Ornamental mass-produced wood-bodied… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Running Survivor: 1950 Dodge Pickup
Beautiful trucks from the 1940s and 1950s are coming out our ears these days at Barn Finds, and here’s another one. This 1950 Dodge Pickup, found here on eBay, is bid to $5,300, reserve not met. This truck lives… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Hurst Shifter: Studebaker Project
Studebaker made a dizzying array of cars in the 1950s. Hawks, for instance. There was the Sky Hawk, the Silver Hawk, the Power Hawk, the Flight Hawk, the Golden Hawk, and in the 1960s, more Hawks. Here on eBay,… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Unrestored Shop Truck: 1936 Dodge LC Pickup
By the 1930s, Dodge Brothers was owned by Chrysler, the Dodge brothers both having passed away in 1920. Changes were afoot as a new design for Dodge trucks was introduced in 1936, with streamlined hood and fender contours, and… more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Blank Slate: 1955 Willys Pickup Truck
The great thing about an unrestored Jeep is you can use it as is or unleash your imagination to make it into almost anything you want. The vehicles are simple as a stone, and parts are widely available. Here… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Powerful Popular: 1959 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4
It’s astonishing how long some truck models were produced: the most popular models went on for decades. Many of these makes sprang from wartime designs. Dodge introduced its medium-duty Power Wagon in 1945, as a civilian version of its… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
C’est Frenchie! 1966 Matra D’Jet 5S
European sports cars of the ’50s and ’60s are generally fabulous, if not for their incredible sounds, smells, alacrity, and beauty, then also for their history. Here on craigslist we have a 1966 Matra D’Jet 5S for sale with… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Will She Start? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Standard-Triumph never delineated between a TR3A and a TR3B – those are designations that enthusiasts have adopted to differentiate which TR3 configuration you’re discussing. The first TR3 followed the demise of the slower TR2 in 1955. It was simply… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Needs Resurrection: 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I
In the early 1960s, Ferrari was plotting a successor to its 250 GTE four-seater. The GTE had been its best-selling car to date. To pave the way for the new car, the factory installed a sturdier version of its… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Daily Driver: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup
In the war to impress truck fans, Chevy and Ford stand out. Ford has its best-selling F-series. But on its heels is Chevy’s C/K series. Chevy started making these trucks in 1960 with a new frame design and independent… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Mystery Wrapped In An Enigma: 1946 Hudson Half Ton Truck
Here’s where I am hoping that some Hudson experts can weigh in. About 90% of the information I can access says that Hudson stopped making half-ton pickups before 1946. But then, there’s a book, American 1/2 Ton Pickups of… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Mile Style: 1954 Packard Pacific
In the 1950s, Packard was losing sales to Lincoln and Cadillac in the luxury hardtop segment. It needed a new, more powerful car. To save money, it refreshed its Mayfair model’s sheet metal with new headlamp rims and chrome… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Just Get In and Go: 1946 Willys CJ2A
The only bad part about writing for Barn Finds is cars like this, where I can barely restrain my acquisitive instincts. I wanted to delete this tip and buy it myself. Here on craigslist is a near-perfect 1946 Willys… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Pile ‘O Parts or Better Than That? Ford Bronco Project
At Barn Finds, we have seen our share of Ford Broncos of all flavors lately. When a ratty one appears, commenters fall starkly into two camps: restore it, or strip it for parts. The “restore it” crowd points out… more»
