With July 4 rapidly approaching, we will soon be inundated with references to all things America. Hot dogs, apple pie, baseball, fireworks, and all that. For car buffs, there are a few vehicles that we can attach an unabashedly… more»
Barn Finds
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1 of 537! 1979 Hurst Olds 442 W-30 with T-Tops
Collaboration between Hurst Performance and Oldsmobile began in 1968, and the Hurst name and gold trim generally effect a Midas Touch, adding value to Hurst Oldsmobiles as well as style. This Cutlass-based 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30 emerged from 20 years… more»
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Carport Find: 1956 Continental Mark II
Update 6/7/2018 – This Continental ended up here on eBay with a BIN of $11,500. Bidding is nearly over and is currently at just over $10k. From 2/13/2018 – This is my favorite type of find: under a carport,… more»
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Time Machine: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
It seems like there a lot of old low mileage Lincolns for sale. They were the luxury barge of choice for a lot of retirees in the 1960s and ’70s and as a result, just weren’t driven much. The grandparent’s old… more»
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Mississippi Mopar: Hemi Orange 1971 Challenger R/T
In the Parade of Rusty Mopars, this 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T stands out for its host of tasty options including the E65 300 HP four-barrel 383 cid V8, EV2 Hemi Orange paint, and N96 Fresh Air (shaker) hood. Freshly… more»
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Beach Find: 1961 Willys Gala Runabout
It’s not uncommon to find an old Jeep in a barn, but this particular one is a different story! This is a rare Gala Runabout model and these were typically purchased by resorts in popular vacation destinations for their… more»
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Parked 48 Years: 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Post
This rusty old Chevy listed on craigslist in Chino Valley, Arizona appears to have potential. It has 2 doors and just a few bolt-on custom touches from the 1960s. The 150 was a very basic model. Even the outside rearview mirror would… more»
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One Family Survivor! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
Purchased by the seller’s Grandfather weeks before retiring to Florida, this 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix seems to have enjoyed a life of garage-kept leisure. Thanks to Rocco B. for spotting this ’70s survivor here on craigslist in Detroit, Michigan where $8,900… more»
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Leaf Catcher! 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
Chrysler’s B-Body platform underpinned such iconic muscle cars as the Plymouth Road Runner and GTX and the Dodge Super Bee and Charger. Models like this 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible utilized the B-Body as well, and offered potent performance… more»
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V12 Italian Sun God! 1985 Ferrari 400i Straman
Most car-crazy teenagers don’t know about Ferrari’s 400i, and it typically takes a back seat to mid-engined models like the 308, F40, and Enzo, cars that the 400i one-ups simply by having a back seat. This Ferrari shares its… more»
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Crunchy Mopar: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
The 1969 Dodge Charger is one of the most highly coveted Mopars by the general public. The various movies and television shows that starred a 1969 Charger helped to increase the popularity of the model, along with the natural… more»
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Great Potential: 1957 Chevy Panel Delivery
It’s a tri-five with only 2 doors! It’s looking really abused but perhaps there is hope. This sad old panel delivery has been sitting neglected for 30 years but perhaps someone with the resources has a vision for what… more»
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Stored Since ’77! 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
After enduring decades of neglect and decay in a barn, this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T convertible in Flat Rock, Michigan could be yours with a high bid here on eBay. The seller has decoded this drop-top muscle car as… more»
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Patchwork Field Find! 1968 Plymouth GTX Roller
A year before Ford’s Boss Mustang, Chrysler called their all-new 1968 GTX “The Boss,” and while the Road Runner occupied the entry-level spot in the lineup of mid-sized performance, the GTX attracted buyers looking for muscle with a side-order… more»
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A Long Story: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Castillan Wagon
If you’re looking for the ultimate 1970s wagon, this one built by Traditional Coachworks may be just what you’re looking for. There have been numerous companies building custom Caddys over the years but this wagon is better than most. They… more»
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Have A Peek: 1933 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe
It looks like a nice old car peeking out from under the cover. It’s a Plymouth, an all new and improved model “PC” introduced for 1933. An all-new six-cylinder engine replaced the old four-bangers. The new engine introduced insert bearings for… more»
