As someone who has spent his life in two states that measure their annual yearly rainfall in fathoms, I am always fascinated with cars from arid regions. While we deal with rust holes that a Peterbilt can do a… more»
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Car Lot Oddity: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Saabs have always been known for their handling in winter weather. Being from Sweden, a region not known for its cactuses has its advantages when it comes to engineering a vehicle that performs in the snow. In the sixties… more»
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Seeing the Elephant: 1915 Ford Model T
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt like you had briefly stepped back in time? Before you write to Barn Finds suggesting they send me to the nearest padded room for “therapy,” just hear me out. Being… more»
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Selling for a Friend: 1956 Continental Mark II
Regrettably, the collector car hobby is filled with scams and shady dealing. Every deal has to be done with caution and skepticism. Do the words “selling for a friend” cause the hair on the back of your neck to… more»
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A Brit with Oomph: 1972 Triumph TR6
In an automobile market long, long ago and not so far away, British roadsters were among the choices available for Americans with sports car desires. Within these usually small, light, and agile drop tops was an outlier. The Triumph… more»
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Modern Day Hooverville: 1984 Dodge Camper Van
Anyone who has graduated from tent camping to something with actual hard walls knows that your level of luxury has gone up exponentially. However, imagine if these walls were not a temporary escape from your day to day life… more»
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How Much is Too Much? 1970 Saab Sonnet
Rare cars always have a better chance at being restored, as there is usually a better return on the restorer’s investment. That statement can be translated into the following: a restorer will be able to sell a rarer car… more»
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Rallying On the Roof: 1968 Saab 96
Some people can do great things when given little, and Saab’s ace rally driver Eric Carlsson certainly did just that. Carlsson took underpowered Saab sedans, like this 1968 Saab 96 for sale on craigslist in Fort Mill, South Carolina,… more»
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Helmets Are For Sissies: Chrysler Sno Runner
As a child of the seventies and eighties, I often feel that kids of this generation will never experience the fun, freedom, and danger around every corner that children of my era enjoyed. Seeing motorized toys like this Chrysler… more»
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9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
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A Most Unlikely Racer: Original 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. Five years ago, a video from… more»
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Ford Heavy Estate Sale November 30 In Northern Virginia
It seems that old cars are like mice. If you see one, chances are there are more around the corner. For some collectors, one car quickly becomes two. A new opportunity presents itself just when you were getting bored… more»
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Wanderlust With Overdrive: 1940 Plymouth Coupe
All of us get a case of wanderlust every once in a while. Who here hasn’t daydreamed about buying and restoring an older car and taking it on a trip across the country? If you are looking for a… more»
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WWII Veteran: 1941 Dodge WC12
With the war clouds of World War II forming, the United States quietly began building up our military for combat. A big part of that was trucks. The ability to move men and materiel from the factories to the… more»
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Pig in a Poke: 1926 Chrysler 70 Roadster
It never ceases to amaze me how many project cars are popping out of ultra-long term storage. The problem seems to be that these projects often come partially disassembled and possibly missing key parts. If you are in the… more»
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Special Interest Auto: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
When you walk among the great cars of the 20th century at a major show or Concours, you get the impression that each vehicle has lived a charmed existence from the assembly line to the show field. For most… more»
