What’s being sold on Craigslist in Minneapolis is “a nice rust-free 1974 Jaguar XJ6L.” The asking price is $9,000 for this 45,000-mile un-restored survivor.
Barn Finds
Barn Finds Garage Update: 1967 MG Midget
It’s been a little while since we’ve done a garage update, but we’ve also been incredibly busy with Barn Finds Auctions, so we haven’t had much time to work on our projects. I decided to take a break from… more»
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50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
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Patina You Can’t Fake: 1945 Harley-Davidson
In years past, collectors would put a lot of time and effort into restoring nearly every collectible vehicle to showroom new condition as a matter of course. Leaving a vehicle with faded and chipped paint, torn upholstery, and a… more»
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Ran When Abandoned: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Oh seller, surely you jest in this ad here on craigslist when you say, “Ran when parked.” This car wasn’t parked. It was abandoned to the elements in the backyard of someone’s house. Mitchell G found this compelling tip… more»
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Dusty Brit: 1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS
It’s always a challenge to write about a car with a two-sentence description, but luckily with today’s car, we have plenty of photos in order to build the picture of this XK120. Classic Jaguars from the 1950s onwards have… more»
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Parts Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Inline-6)
The seller admits this 1969 Chevy Camaro is probably the best used as a parts car. If it were a Super Sport or a Z28, some enterprising soul would probably work to bring it back to life. But it… more»
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Cheap Auction Find: 1957 MGA Roadster
One of the best things about small, off-the-beaten-path auctions is the potential to find a legitimate diamond in the rough. The major auctions are hardly a best kept secret and you’ll always face pressure to bid too high. But… more»
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Bubbletop Project Revisited: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, you could order either a Chevy Impala or a Bel Air as a 2-door hardtop with the so-called “bubbletop” roofline. But in 1962, Chevrolet decided to go with a more formal roof for the upscale Impala, leaving… more»
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40 Years In A Barn: 1949 Crosley Convertible
This car does look better than this opening photo would make you believe. Small cars can be big restoration projects, despite their size. It may seem quick and easy to plug away at a car like this 1949 Crosley… more»
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Lake Macatawa Cruiser: Homemade Wooden Boat
I have never been a “boat guy”, which is surprising considering my affinity for vintage vehicles of almost every kind. It’s also a bit of a shock considering I’ve lived in Rhode Island for over ten years and most… more»
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Seldom Seen Honcho: 1979 Jeep J10 Pickup
When you think of full-size domestic pickup trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge are what you see in your head. While there are now many options for a pickup, both foreign and domestic, for decades there was another made-in-America choice. … more»
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Night Of The Living Dead: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
It’s not clear if the proper question here is, “How desperate are you to own a 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible?” Or, “How much are you willing to risk on a car you can’t see ninety percent of?” in terms… more»
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Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
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Garage Find: 1975 AMC Pacer
All these years later, the AMC Pacer’s shape is still one of the most recognizable in the world. That rear end design has never been replicated in any significant fashion, meaning when you see the back of a Pacer… more»
