When the driver of this former magazine feature truck says they’re going to “hit the gas,” they mean it! As if a supercharged 428 isn’t interesting enough in a 1968 Ford F100, this one runs on propane, good old… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 371! 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88
After a long hiatus in barn-bound purgatory, this “find” enjoys a second life and comes to market as a functional daily driver. The 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 outside Denver, Colorado features its original 371 Rocket V8, and the seller… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Loaded 51k Mile 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe
After serving one family since World War II, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe in Lutz, Florida comes to market in non-running condition, but the seller reports the starter turns the motor even though it does not fire. With… more»
Nov 5, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Gold Standard – 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
All-new for 1993, the Lincoln Mark VIII improved on the 1984-1992 Mark VII in many ways, and served as the launching point for the 32V DOHC 4.6L Intech V8. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII in Fraser, Michigan shows a… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Fintastic! 1960 Imperial Crown Sedan
Fins of various height and sculpture punctuated the Virgil Exner-designed second generation Imperial from 1957 to 1961, and this 1960 Imperial Crown in Staunton, Missouri (outside St. Louis) wears the most outrageous Imperial fins ever. For 1957, Chrysler established… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
454-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Still a bargain classic, the third-generation Corvette, the “C3,” sometimes gets a bad rap since most of the 1968-1983 model run occurred during the “malaise era” when pollution regulations and a focus on fuel economy led to tragically low… more»
Oct 29, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Earliest Sort Of Remaining BMW 2002?!
Until recently, what might be the earliest BMW 2002 still somewhat remaining hid within the vegetation of an English garden. Consumed by rust, the historic early two-door now rests in Five Ashes, East Sussex, United Kingdom hoping to entice… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Bonneville Twin! 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Born a Catalina, this Pontiac took on Bonneville trim to match a previous owner’s other Bonneville. The 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari in Kirkland, Washington may not have languished in a barn, but it’s too classy to pass up. The… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Super-Clean Flareside! 1981 Ford F150 XLT
Shiny and clean, this 1981 Ford F150 XLT Flareside pickup in Polk City, Florida comes with a tidy interior, oversized tires on blacked-out wheels, and nothing obvious on the “must change” list. The short-bed Ford seeks a new owner… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Real 442? 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Not to be outdone by Pontiac’s hot GTO, Oldsmobile souped up its popular mid-sized Cutlass, making the 4-4-2, originally designating 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust. By 1967 the package had evolved from the original warmed-up 330 cid… more»
Oct 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rolls Powered 1965 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R
With some luck, the average car spotter might recognize “Vanden Plas” as a luxurious long wheelbase Jaguar, but this 1965 Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R spins the clock back to a time when Vanden Plas branded its own luxury… more»
Oct 22, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Wedged in Place for 30 Years! 1981 Triumph TR8
If one car was designed to drive a wedge between English sports cars of the past and those of the future, it had to be the door stop-shaped Triumph TR7, and the V8-powered derivative the TR8. This 1981 Triumph… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
V8 Barn Find! 1937 Ford Deluxe
Selling a ’37 Ford without a decent front-quarter picture should be illegal, but these sweet two-doors looks good from every angle. This 1937 Ford Deluxe in Jewell, Ohio needs a thorough going-through but shows solid metal and signs of… more»
Oct 19, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Factory Fuel Injection! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Most vintage fuel-injected or “fuelie” Corvette projects come with retrofitted carburetors, a quick fix back in the day when these were just used cars changing hands for small money. Even among Chevrolet dealers, only some GM-trained fuel injection mechanics… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Flathead V8 Powered 2003 Mini Cooper?!!
And now, for something completely different, the world’s (presumably) only vintage Ford flathead V8-powered Mini Cooper! Hopefully, the new owner negotiates an evening of conversation with the builder of this crazy mash-up of new meets old before inking the… more»
