The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»
Barn Finds
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Same Family Since 1977: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto had been a Chrysler Corp. brand since the 1920s. But by the 1950s, it was getting to be too much like a Chrysler for buyers to tell the difference. So, in late 1960, almost a year to the… more»
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
For the 1962-64 model years, sales of Plymouth’s full-size cars had been hampered by a strategic Chrysler error. They had been downsized to the B-body platform because the scuttlebutt was what Chevrolet was doing. That proved incorrect and they… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB
A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door. The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers. The comments left by readers indicate that… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Deuce Coupe? 1932 Plymouth PB Project
We’ve all heard of the Little Deuce Coupe (car and song) and know emphatically, that we’re talking about a 1932 Ford coupe. It was a big deal because it was a break from the old-school Model A and it… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Out in the Woods: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was the little brother (or sister) to the 300SL and was built in Germany between 1955 and 1963. It was a 2-door roadster (a convertible available with an optional removable hardtop) with a just twist of… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
The Junkyard Collection: 1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype
I covered this Iso prototype briefly in an article on the cars of the Rudi Klein “Junkyard” collection, but Araknid78 isolated this tip for us, and I’m a sucker for these weird exotics, so here we go again. This… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • Auctions • 33 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This 1966 Buick Electra Convertible has been tucked safely away in the seller’s warehouse for several decades. It’s been in their family since it was new, so letting it go has likely been a difficult choice, but they would… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Woodie Roller: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
In its heyday, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka “woodie” or “woody”) was something of a status symbol. The body was made of real wood, which meant a lot of handwork was required, which also made them expensive. Chevrolet’s last… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mystery Field Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The owner of the subject car has passed away and his widow needs to sell this forgotten automobile. She doesn’t know what it is, but from the limited photos, the vehicle appears to have once been a 1969 Pontiac… more»
Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
68k-Mile Project: 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible
Occasionally, a seller’s frustration is evident in their advertisement, and I think this is one of those circumstances. The owner of this Dodge 600 simply wants to get rid of the car; it belonged to his late father-in-law, he… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Good Starter Car? 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sedan
Are you looking to start playing with classic cars, but aren’t quite ready financially or otherwise to jump into a big, expensive project? If you are that person, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan for sale on Craigslist in Weldon… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1-of-3: 1982 Guanci SJJ Prototype
Many individuals dream of attaching their name to a car company, but few achieve their ambition. The path to fruition is littered with pitfalls and has seen individuals like John DeLorean and Preston Tucker fall short of their lofty… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Halloween Special! 1965 Cadillac Superior Hearse
For more than 70 years (1909 to 1980), Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the construction of ambulances, hearses, and limousines. Many were based on chassis supplied by General Motors, especially those from Cadillac. Just in time… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Same Owner Since ’67: 1928 Packard Six Cabriolet
The Packard Six was one of the company’s two main product lines offered between World War I and II. The other was the Packard Eight and both automobiles got their names from the engines found “under the bonnet.” From… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
383 V8 Barn Find: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Things can change quickly in the automotive world. After debuting in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner, sales of the car quickly peaked at 82,000 units in 1969. Two years later, they could barely sell more than 14,000 of the… more»
