Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»
Barn Finds
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 400: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Estate Find
Estate sales often prove to be a great source of desirable classics, and there are plenty of stories of enthusiasts striking automotive gold in such situations. This 1972 Dodge Charger SE is a perfect example. It spent decades in… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7
Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup
The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Yard Find: 1967 Ford Bronco
Hiding under this cover is one of the stars of the current classic market. This 1967 Ford Bronco has occupied this spot for years but hasn’t suffered unduly from the experience. It is a rock-solid project candidate that deserves… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 MG Midget
UPDATE – We have relisted this one with no reserve! We have a lot of history with this little MG Midget. We featured it back in 2020 when it was offered in San Fransico with a bunch of spare… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Still in the Barn: 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
The C/K Series of GM pickups debuted in 1960 with versions of both offered by Chevrolet and GMC. The “C” designation simply meant 2-wheel drive while “K” stood for 4-wheel drive. Across four generations, these popular trucks were available… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Sportwagon: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet never manufactured a station wagon or “shooting brake” version of its popular Corvette sports car. But Corvette enthusiast John Greenwood did, mostly as kits to be installed by others. They were based on the popular C3 Corvettes of… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Wheels Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. The Galaxie was Ford’s biggest-selling full-size car throughout the decade and competed head-to-head with the Impala every day. The cars were redesigned in 1965… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Genuine Barn Find: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Hiding in this barn and cloaked by a layer of dust is one of the most iconic cars to roll off an American production line in the 1950s. The enormous fins and bullet taillights leave no doubt that we’re… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Shed Find 8k Miles! 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the DeVille Series dominated Cadillac production. It was hard to miss either a Coupe DeVille or Sedan DeVille driving down the road, stealing sales thunder from the Lincoln Continental… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970. With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-Of-6 Wagons? 1973 Cadillac DeVille
When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»
