In the annals of bad ideas could there be a worse idea than that of buying a cheap Rolls Royce? Here’s your chance to find out with one here on Craigslist in Greensboro, North Carolina for $5,000.00. Thanks for… more»
About Rodney McDonald
I think I was born with a steering wheel in my hands. I've loved cars of all kinds as far back as I can remember. My main interest is in classic British cars and I own a 1976 MGB roadster. I recently bid farewell to my 1973 Austin Mini after 12 years of ownership.
Oct 29, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stored Ten Years: 1971 Lotus Europa
Classic British car fans will occasionally dredge up the old “Lots Of Trouble-Usually Serious” description when referring to Lotus sports cars. Was that in the back of this seller’s mind when he listed his 1971 Lotus Europa for sale… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • Auctions • 7 Comments
Stored Since 1970: 1958 MGA
The seller of this third-year production 1958 roadster says he bought the car out of the barn of the original owner with 37,000 miles on the clock. If an MGA restoration project is on your shopping list, then check… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Awesome Hoard: Various Small Cars
Exploring this collection of small cars from mostly obscure brands would be fun. There are 45 vehicles from primarily European and Japanese carmakers in a barn for sale as a group or individuals here on Craigslist in Deer Park,… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • Auctions • 10 Comments
Low Mileage VW: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
A super low mileage first generation Volkswagen Rabbit might be the perfect collectible car of the future and a really nice example is for up for auction here on eBay in Wilmington, North Carolina where the bidding is a… more»
Oct 27, 2018 • Auctions • 12 Comments
8,000 Miles: 1986 Honda CRX HF
As far as fuel economy is concerned Honda developed a reputation in their early days for low cost driving while giving their owners a little more comfort than expected from an inexpensive car. In 1986, it was hard to… more»
Oct 27, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Major Project: 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE
Jaguar XK120 project cars don’t come along every day but when they do, the buy-in is rarely low. A 1954 XK120 with the optional high output SE package is being offered for sale here on eBay in Princeton, Texas… more»
Oct 26, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1963 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible Project
The seller of this Canadian-built 1963 Pontiac Parisienne convertible says that he’s been trying to decide whether or not to sell it for forty years. The decision was made and it is for sale on Kijiji in Smiths Falls,… more»
Oct 25, 2018 • Auctions • 12 Comments
Lost Storage Space: 1959 Berkeley SE492
At a time in England when “men in sheds” produced a number of now-obscure cars, Berkeley gained a reputation for building fun-to-drive sports cars at budget-friendly prices. You have a chance to own one of these buzzy little cars… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • Auctions • 20 Comments
Sitting Since The 70s: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
It really helps your case when selling a car to provide extensive photos of the vehicle being offered. Here is an example of less certainly not being more. A 1954 Nash Metropolitan being auctioned here on eBay in Racine,… more»
Oct 9, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
81k Mile Garage Find: 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
There was a time when giants roamed the Earth and they were called Cadillac and Lincoln and Imperial. In the late 1970s, the giants went extinct and many of them were turned to dust. A few of them managed… more»
Oct 8, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Warehouse Stash: Classic British Car And Motorcycle Trove
Having spent the last thirty years or so poking around garages and sheds for classic British car finds, I have to say that this stash of 20 British cars, 5 motorcycles, parts, and tools made my heart skip a… more»
Oct 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
So Much For So Little: 1964 Peel P50 Project
You’ve probably seen the Top Gear segment where Jeremy Clarkson drives a Peel P50 around the streets of London and inside the offices of the BBC. This exposure helped elevate this obscure microcar into the public eye alongside Messerschmitt… more»
Oct 7, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Lost Storage: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Classic Alfa Romeo Spiders don’t come along very often and when they do, they tend to be perfection on wheels or basket cases. A 1986 Alfa Spyder that is somewhere in the middle of the two extremes is for… more»
Oct 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
33,000 Mile Survivor: Subaru Leone Wagon
Depending on where you are in the US, you might see Subarus everywhere. These dependable all-wheel-drive cars are the default choice for drivers who regularly deal with mud, snow and ice. Barn Finds reader Sean S found this 1990… more»
Oct 6, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
25 Years In Storage: 1962 Triumph TR3A Project
We all have those odd projects that we know we need to do but somehow time – and maybe interest – get away from us and we are left to sweep up the pieces. Here is an example of… more»
