Leave It Alone: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe

The inevitable yin and yang of this hobby always boils down to either restoring a car to match how it left the factory or modifying it.  Whenever one of us at Barn Finds writes up a car like this… more»

Trucking Down Memory Lane: 1978 GMC Astro

There are fans of old-school big rigs on both sides of the Barn Finds spectrum.  We have several readers who are either fans or drivers of these trucks.  There are also a few writers here, myself chief among them,… more»

Possible Fuelie? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette lovers are an engaged and vocal subset of our shared hobby.  We have written about thousands of Corvettes and the stories have always been popular and are guaranteed to elicit a strong response from lovers of these cars… more»

Bucket List Bruiser: 1956 Chrysler 300B

Have you ever read an ad for a classic automobile and thought that it was good you were too poor to afford it?  That is the case with this 1956 Chrysler 300 for sale on Craigslist in Carlsbad, California… more»

Camper Special with Camper: 1969 Dodge 200

Our recent battle with COVID-19 and forced isolation had at least one bright side.  The sales of all manner of recreational vehicles went through the roof.  People who couldn’t vacation the usual way sometimes purchased a camper and headed… more»

Left for Nine Years: 1952 MG TD

For some folks, cars are like potato chips.  One is simply never enough.  In the background of the pictures of this MG, you can see that it is surrounded by an eclectic assembly of antique, classic, and performance cars. … more»

Original, But Needs Restoration: 1928 Ford Model A

As we creep towards the 100th anniversary of the first Ford Model A rolling across the assembly line, this iconic car is still very popular with restorers and collectors.  It was the last car that you could say Henry… more»

Storage Unit Rescue: 1957 MG MGA

No matter which version of the story Cinderella you read or watch, the core of it is that of inner beauty shining through despite obstacles. You could say that the story of this MG MGA is similar to that… more»

Luxuriously Garish: 1984 Tiffany Classic

The sixties through the eighties were the glory years for replica manufacturers.  Making molds for fiberglass bodies was cheap and easy, the world was awash in VW Beetles (which provided the donor engine and chassis of choice), and we… more»

Old School Stock Car: 1932 Ford Coupe

While the Indianapolis 500 looms large in the minds of enthusiasts when it comes to racing in America, most of what was available to our ancestors was a more low-budget affair.  Bullrings all over the country were filled on… more»

One Owner Estate Car: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker

In 1979, the inflation rate was 11.35%.  The prime lending rate slowly rose from just over 11% to 15.5 % in the latter half of the year.  A gallon of gasoline was $0.88, which would be equivalent to $3.82… more»

Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe

Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors.  Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon.  Bathed in the legend of… more»

Sitting 10 Long Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes Corvette collectors cannot see the forest for the trees.  Too often their focus is on ensuring that every number matches and that their beloved sports cars are exactly as they left the factory.  The problem is that a… more»

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

How Are Your Carpentry Skills? 1932 Chevrolet Coupe

When the year 1932 comes up in conversations between auto enthusiasts, the 1932 Ford looms large.  It was the first year for the famous Flathead, and the year has always been the most popular for hot rod builders.  Yet,… more»

Are Porsche Prices Too High? 1969 Porsche 912 Targa

One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices.  Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere.  That leaves many folks who don’t… more»

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