One of the key attractions of the classic world is that it offers something to satisfy every taste. Some enthusiasts follow the well-trodden path by parking a muscle or pony car in their garage, while others march to the… more»
Barn Finds
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find: 1965 Buick Wildcat
Upon its introduction as a ’62 model, the Wildcat was Buick’s halo hot rod for a hot second. But pity the poor Wildcat, for the out-of-this-world Riviera supplanted it atop the model lineup a solitary year later and rendered… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The “Big” Goggomobil: 1959 Glas Isard T700
The Goggomobil was a microcar built in West Germany between 1955 and 1969. The cars were joined later by the T600 and T700 models which were thought of as “big Goggomobils” with dimensions more like what we would think… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Nearing the Century Mark: 1925 REO T-6 Sedan
The REO Motor Car Company, based in Lansing, Michigan, was created in 1905 by the founder of Oldsmobile, Ransome E. Olds. The company would build motor vehicles up until 1975, though it got out of the car part of… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
9-People Project: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban
Chevrolet wasn’t the only U.S. auto manufacturer to use the Suburban nameplate (as a large SUV). A couple of decades earlier, it was a full-size station wagon in the Mopar fold, specifically Plymouth. In 1959 the Sport Suburban was… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Four-Speed Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
For your consideration: The 1964-1967 General Motors A-Body is the most versatile collector car on the market. Allow me to explain. Four different GM divisions offered their own versions of the platform that had their own distinctive flavors. They… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restored But Parked: 1969 Rover 2000 TC
The Rover 2000 TC was a variant of the British-built P6 series of 4-door sedans. It was originally designed for export markets like the U.S. though it was eventually sold on its home turf. With a peppy inline-4 using… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
True Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible
There is a fear among some enthusiasts that the supply of genuine barn finds will eventually slow to a trickle before disappearing altogether. If this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is an accurate indication, those days might be well into… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One Owner Estate Car: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker
In 1979, the inflation rate was 11.35%. The prime lending rate slowly rose from just over 11% to 15.5 % in the latter half of the year. A gallon of gasoline was $0.88, which would be equivalent to $3.82… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe
Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors. Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon. Bathed in the legend of… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4-Speed Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The 1972 model year was the last for the second-generation A-body Chevelles as the new “Colonnade” design would arrive in 1973. Without a build sheet, it’s still hard today to identify a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport as the real… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare 1964 Rambler Typhoon Barn Find
To introduce its all-new “Torque Command” inline-6 engine, American Motors introduced a limited production Classic in mid-1964. It was called the Typhoon, a Classic 770 2-door hardtop that came in only one-color combination (black over Solar Yellow) and with… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Superior Hearse Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 68
Superior Coach Co. has been in business for more than 100 years, building hearses, ambulances, and limousines. Most of them were based on then-current model Cadillacs, like this 1960 Series 68 (Fleetwood). We’re told it’s just 1 of 128… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cleans Up Well: 1955 Dodge Royal Barn Find
There are barn finds and then there are real barn finds such as this 1955 Dodge Royal two-door hardtop. Parked in 1994, this mid-level Dodge has resurfaced and is now looking for its next automotive adventure. As already noted,… more»
