When your back is to the wall, you tend to take some chances. That is exactly what happened as Chrysler clawed its way into solvency in the early 1980s. Their K-Car platform became the basis for a number of… more»
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Oct 28, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Red Light District Edition? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Are you ready for an interesting story that may or may not be totally true? Have you ever heard of a Volkswagen Beetle that had its interior package named after a “red light district?” That is the claim attached… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Storage Rescue: 1975 Volvo 164E
It is funny how cars from different countries almost always uniquely reflect the culture of that country. We could go into the different personalities of Italian cars vs. British cars, or Japanese vehicles in comparison to American ones. However,… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Amazing 2,650 Mile 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Just when you think you have seen everything in the automotive world, up pops temptation. Take a look at this Pat L. located 1971 Corvette for sale on craigslist in Gadsden, Alabama. Looks like a NCRS Duntov Award level… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
High School Dream: 28k Mile 1979 Camaro Z28
Remember how experts keep telling us that collectors buy the kind of car they wanted in high school? Well, if you went to high school in the South in the eighties and/or early nineties, then a Camaro was definitely… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Built For Pursuit: 1970 Ford Police Interceptor
Ever come across a car you didn’t know you wanted until you laid eyes upon it? Take for example this 1970 Ford Police Interceptor for sale here on eBay in scenic Bee Spring, Kentucky. The four doors and dog… more»
Oct 26, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Interior? 1929 Ford Model A Town Sedan
Sometimes our Barn Finds stories can bear bad news for sellers. We don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade, but the facts have to come out. This Ikey H. discovered 1929 Model A Town Sedan for sale on craigslist… more»
Oct 26, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Collector or Hoarder? 1953-1954 Corvettes and Parts
We have all heard of the various shows on TV that look into the lives of people who have compulsions. One of the most popular deals with hoarders. If you own a collectible car, you probably recognize a little… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BMC Mechanic’s: 1967 Austin-Healey BJ-8
We have all heard the adage about the shoemaker’s shoes. That adage may be true when it comes to most professions and their possessions, but with British car mechanics, I’d like to think things would be a little different… more»
5x Carrera Panamericana Entrant! 1959 MGA
No race in history was more dangerous or brutal than the original Carrera Panamericana, better known as the Mexican Road Race. Starting at Mexico’s border with Guatemala and ending at the United States border, this five day event took… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Kept: 1984 GMC Sierra Short Bed
One of the bright spots in the collectible vehicle market is the ever increasing love for Squarebody (or Square Body) GM pickups. Built from 1973 through 1987, these rigidly styled trucks have steadily risen in value for the past… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Hangar Queen: Triple Black 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Before the comments start flying, this car is an actual triple black 1959 Corvette. The original color is hiding under what is either a low-grade silver or just grey primer from an abandoned Earl Scheib project. What is also… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Is This Our Future? 1969 Saab 96 Electric Conversion
On the outside, it looks like any other quirky little Saab 96. It is what is on the inside that could mean so much, both good and bad, to car collectors everywhere. This 1969 Saab 96 being sold on… more»
Oct 23, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sleeping Beauty: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
For decades, Tri-Five Chevrolets were probably the most popular collector cars to restore and modify. Baby boomers fell in love with the styling and the power you could get out of the then-new Small Block Chevrolet engines under their… more»
Oct 20, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rarity From Yosemite: 1936 Pierce Arrow Sightseeing Bus
One of the coolest experiences you can have when you visit Yosemite National Park is a bus tour. Yosemite is a mighty big place, and one of the best ways to see the park is sitting in a comfortable… more»
Oct 19, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Genuine Racing Relic: Devin Drag Car
The fifties and sixties were a fantastic time to be a racer. Advances were being made in almost every avenue of racing. In the thick of it was Bill Devin. Devin was an entrepreneur who began building fiberglass bodies… more»
