There are some very real advantages to owning a classic car that is in good condition but isn’t perfect. One of the most important of these is that you can drive and enjoy such cars without the stress that… more»
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Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Pretty In Pink: 1959 Plymouth Fury Hardtop
I wish I could include a sound clip of George Thorogood’s, “Bad to the Bone” with this post as this is a ’59 Plymouth Fury Coupe in faded red (or pink) as the listing claims. I know, the vengeful… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One-Of-A-Kind: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Amino!
It’s hard to imagine what could motivate someone to do this much wonderful work on the car of his or her dreams, then abandon the project when the end was in sight. But that’s what happened with this custom… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Grandma’s Car: 1977 Ford Mustang II Hatchback
It is always the dream of car enthusiasts to find a “one owner, little old lady” classic car, and while this 1977 Mustang II has technically had two owners, the second has only owned the car long enough to… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Black Plate Beater: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
Described as a “very solid restoration car,” this 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a sharp California black plate survivor that’s been repainted and needs a proper reconditioning. Still, what we can see here presents as a fairly solid car provided… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Pony: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
While T-Tops were all the rage in the 1980s, the Ford Mustang isn’t the first vehicle that most folks think of when discussing the unique design feature. However, Ford did indeed create a T-Top variant of the “Fox Body,”… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
52k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Toyota Pickup 4×4
As vehicles from the 1980s and 1990s earn more recognition, even practical and somewhat commonplace models fetch a pretty penny in survivor quality condition. Toyota’s various compact pickup truck models hold their value extremely well, especially because many of… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1971 Lincochero Mark III 6-Wheeler!
I’ll bet you haven’t seen one of these lately — if ever! This full custom 1971 Lincoln Mark III 6-wheel pickup conversion is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located in Chewelah, Washington. The seller is… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1984 Mercedes 500 SEC Lorinser Edition With 12k Miles!
As the one-time choice of Formula One drivers the likes of Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost, and Niki Lauda, Lorinser’s improved Mercedes-Benz models earned a reputation for capabilities beyond MB’s already-excellent factory performance. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Lorinser Edition… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mothballed Mach 1: 1973 Ford Mustang
This 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a solid “barn find”-quality example that has recently emerged from long-term storage. The Mustang was purchased from North Carolina and then entered into some sort of long-term storage arrangement, where it was… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage Find: 1976 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1976 Jeep Wagoneer is a sharp survivor, with just some light weathering of the cosmetics to tarnish what otherwise looks like a great project. The seller inherited it from his grandfather, who previously left it in garaged storage… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cool Kei Car: 1991 Honda Beat
Kei cars are one of the ultra-cool breed of vehicles on American roads today, and nice examples are highly sought. The fact that they were all designed for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) means that most of them have… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original 428: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Hardtop
If I was going to identify one down-side of writing for Barn Finds, it’s that I keep seeing cars that I would desperately like to park in my workshop. This 1966 Galaxie 500 7-Litre Hardtop is just such a… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Low Mileage Original: 1939 Ford Standard Tudor
While the market swoons over prewar open Fords, coupes, woodies,and Victorias, there were millions of Fords built for basic family transportation that often go unnoticed. Take for example this 1939 Ford standard tudor being sold on eBay out of… more»
Oct 15, 2019 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Parked In 1997: 1957 MG MGA
With Winter just around the corner, now would be a good time to secure a project car that could be driven and enjoyed when the weather turns warm once again. With that in mind, what could be better than… more»
Oct 14, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Freshly Built V8: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
The coupe utility was designed to provide the comfort of a passenger car with the ruggedness of a pickup. This 1966 El Camino has obviously not led a pampered life, but it has survived its years of hard labor… more»
