The Volkswagen Type 1 (or Beetle) was dubbed “The People’s Car’ when it was conceived in the late 1930s. Once production resumed after WW2, more than 21 million copies of the popular little “Bugs” were built through the end… more»
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Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental
For a car with a very limited production volume, post-war Lincoln Continentals, such as today’s 1948 Find, have made a lot of appearances here on Barn Finds. I have always found the ’46-’48 editions to be menacing looking and… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Beautiful Fiat 850 Spider Needs Reviving
I must admit to always lusting after one of these. They were just such a perfect design, in miniature, by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was at Bertone, which also built the bodies. This one is on Facebook… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worth Saving? Rare 4-Speed 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
Mothballed in 1998 for a someday restoration, this 1972 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinsville, Indiana awaits a new owner and a timely revival. These TAs were no joke, with a single engine option, the 455 high output LS5… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Love it, or Loathe it? 1978 Ford Mustang II
What car models can you think of that made you wonder what a formerly-revered manufacturer was up to? The MG TD – dimensionally bloated and pregnant with bumpers designed to protect its delicate body from inept drivers – was… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Classic Lines, Nasty Power: 2009 Challenger SRT8
As others have said, “These are the good old days” of the muscle car world once again. That you can buy nearly new raw, big-engined monster for the price of a new grocery-getter is remarkable. But that’s what you’ll… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5-Speed 4WD: 1990 Subaru Fun Justy
I have always considered my automotive tastes to be eclectic, and there are very few classics that I would categorically exclude from a list of potential candidates to park in my garage if the opportunity presented itself. This 1990… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean and Original 1978 Ford LTD Woody!
Calling this a woody is a bit of a misnomer, as the “wood” on this wagon is of the fiberglass variety. But regardless of the manmade panels, this is one heck of a car. Located in Seabrook, New Hampshire,… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Parked for 30 Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
There are few motoring experiences more enjoyable than hitting the road on a fine summer’s day behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. With the sun on your shoulders and the wind in your hair, it is easy to… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1972 Ford Sport Bronco
Most modern vehicle manufacturers have a fixed color palette for particular models in their range. However, there was once a time when buyers could select a Special Order shade, and companies were willing to accommodate such requests. This 1972… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
The Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am remains one of the most highly sought classics from the 1970s. Although values for the 1979 Special Edition have taken a slight hit during the last year, pristine examples and promising project candidates… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
6-Banger in the Barn: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
After a successful first generation of the Camaro (1967-69), Chevrolet redesigned its popular “pony car” in 1970. The new Camaro was sleeker in appearance which would serve the car well for 12 more model years before the next rework… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Stored 31 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang
The “pony car” market sector was named after the new Ford Mustang launched in 1964. Between the Spring of that year and the end of the 1966 model run, nearly 1.3 million copies of the sporty little car were… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP
There’s a lot of nostalgia for the 1980s out there today, but we also must temper that enthusiasm with a reminder that our brave men and women in blue were often outpowered in the pursuit department. Out of this… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fiberglass Kit Car? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Update: Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
UPDATE: This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 motorcycle, so adroitly profiled by Jeff Bennett in April 2024, has cropped up for sale here on craigslist, with a $75,000 price tag. Thanks to Nevadahalftrack for spotting the ad for us! The… more»
