If you are a British car enthusiast, then you know who Peter Egan is. A long time, but recently semi-retired, writer for Road and Track, Egan has a weakness for British cars, and has restored a number of them. … more»
Americans Drive Jeeps: 1942 GPW
America started off World War II in a bad way. Our peacetime armed forces were woefully unprepared for a global conflict. The military had spent the years following World War I with little funding, and a budget that allowed… more»
Little Big Man: 1952 Crosley Hot Shot
Its a shame that more American enthusiasts don’t know the story of the Crosley Hot Shot. Born from the parts and pieces of one of the smallest cars ever made in America, the Hot Shot was arguably our first… more»
Aftermarket Rarity: 1982 Datsun 200SX Convertible
The early eighties were a tough time for convertible lovers. In 1965, over 500,00 convertibles were produced by GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. By 1976, due to fear of government safety mandates, air conditioning, costs, and changing tastes,… more»
White Elephant: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
I think I remember a book that started out with the lines “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” For Cadillac in 1976, this line really sums up where they had been and where… more»
Even Clowns Have Standards: 2011 Snyder ST600C
Often, the first response to a strange car is a query as to what it is. With this car, if it can be called a car, the question is “why is it.” What we have here is perhaps the… more»
Baby, I’m On Fire: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Oh, this is tempting. Very tempting. I have always had a soft spot for 1955-1957 Thunderbirds. My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Pennington, had a Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Thunderbird. It was her daily driver, and, to a young car nut… more»
All The Right Options: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
When the Ford Mustang came out in late 1964, everyone would agree it was a bases loaded home run. Chevrolet was caught with their pants down, and it took until the 1967 model year for their response to hit… more»
California Dreaming: 1934 Ford Roadster
We have discussed the concept of patina before on Barn Finds. Nowadays, patina is basically a word used to describe a rusty wreck, a clear coated rusty wreck, or a car that is in fair condition, but the seller… more»
Almost Better Than Walking: 1988 Yugo GV
Before you sits one of the most historical automobiles mankind has ever created. Seriously. The Yugo was an attempt by communist Yugoslavia to dazzle the American market with their prized knock off of the very forgettable Fiat 127. While… more»
Al Bundy’s Ride: 1970 Plymouth Duster
History demonstrates that in dire times, a hero always rises. Leonidas lead the delaying action that allowed Greece to defeat the Persians. George Washington defeated the British at Yorktown to secure America’s Freedom. Winston Churchill rallied Britain to save… more»
Two Suede Shoes: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles
There is a saying that is common both in the military and disaster prepping communities concerning the importance of redundancy: “Two is one. One is none.” The idea is that you should always have two of something important is… more»
What is Rarity? 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe
You have all heard the old adage “Don’t buy the story. Buy the car.” Well, that old adage is harder to live by since the rise of the documentation you can order for select types of cars. So many… more»
Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
The Astro Van Returns: 1984 Airstream Excella
If you are a fan of NASA, then you are likely familiar with their historical reliance on Airstream trailers and motor homes for transporting and quarantining astronauts before and after their spaceflights. After Apollo 11’s capsule splashed down, the… more»
The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD
Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history. Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B. However, some cars are more than just transportation. The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»
