What in the Sam Hill is a “Terraplane”? Yeah, I know, it’s a Hudson model like this 1934 example that T.J. found for us. But what I really mean, generically speaking, what does that term mean? My guess is… more»
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Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two-Owner Rust-Free 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Having grown up in snow country in the upper Midwest, I don’t think of vehicles like this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne as being rear-wheel-drive, but that’s what this one is. Having been in California’s Central Valley its whole… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Fully Restored: 1976 Mercury Trail-Twister 340 T/T
Carl Kiekhaefer had incredible success with marine engines and saw growth in the burgeoning winter market for snowmobiles in the 1960s. The company’s first snowmobile came out in the late-1960s and by 1974 they were at the top of… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Series 1: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the world of Z cars, the holiest of grails is the unrestored Series 1 that has no rust and hasn’t been modified. This particular 1971 Datsun 240Z is almost that car, save for an unfortunate respray to a… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pristine in the 80s: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
We often talk about wanting to see what a car looked like before it became a barn find. Imagining the gleaming paint, the spotless engine bay, the rich and supple interior. We don’t often get that chance, but the… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Atlantik Blue Driver: 1969 BMW 2800
BMW is known predominantly for its hot-rod two-doors (see the M3) and its high-powered sedans (enter the M5). But in the early days of its emergence of a competitive automaker capable of competing with the best that Europe and… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive or Restore? 1986 Chevrolet Blazer
There’s a fine line between enjoying a vehicle for what it is and embarking on a potentially costly and unnecessary restoration. This 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer looks well-suited to becoming a classic daily you can enjoy without pumping tons… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA
Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Golden Lion V8: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler’s Windsor nameplate stretches back to 1939 when the model was launched to occupy a niche below the New Yorker. By the mid-1940s, the Windsor accounted for 63% of Chrysler’s sales. Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” brought fins to its… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parts Stash Included: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
It is fascinating how we sometimes go for months without seeing a particular classic at Barn Finds, and then several will appear in quick succession. Such has been the case with the Lotus Europa. Those we’ve recently seen require… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
406 4-Speed! 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55
The debate regarding the origins of the muscle car is endless with multiple takes on who, what, where, when and why. While many might suggest the GTO and the Mustang K-code as the birth point for the factory go-fast… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Running and Driving Inline Eight: 1931 Hudson Greater Eight Coupe
In 1929, The Hudson Motor Car Company solidly occupied position number three behind Ford and General Motors for the most automobiles produced that year. In 1930, they launched a luxury car line called the Great Eight. Improved for 1931… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Steve McQueen’s? 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished restoration project that will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst our readers. It is a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe, a rock-solid classic requiring the finishing touches to return to its former glory. However,… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe
As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mint Condition: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
Describing any unrestored classic with over thirty years of active service as being in mint condition is bold, but it is the one made by the current owner of this 1992 Ford Mustang LX. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Still In The Crate: 2002 Kawasaki KX250 L4
The term mint-in-box is something I hadn’t heard before I started using eBay back in the mid-1990s. We’ve seen around a dozen motorcycles still in the crate here, but this 2002 Kawasaki KX250 L4 is as close to being… more»
