The Silver Shadow was Rolls-Royce’s full-size luxury automobile built from 1965 to 1980. They were all 4-door sedans except for 35 coupes that English coachbuilder James Young Ltd completed in 1966 and 1967 (a smaller number were also badged… more»
Barn Finds
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Garage Find: 1953 Chevrolet 210 Deluxe Sedan
Our next car hit the road just two years before one of the most iconic series of cars ever produced in America, the Tri-Five Chevys. As it is, this 1953 Chevrolet 210 offered here on eBay does have its… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Estate Sale: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and More!
It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Exceedingly Fast and Rare: 1968 Excalibur SS Roadster
In the heady days of the mid-1960s, the automotive market was filling up with all manner of unique vehicles. One of the most interesting was a V-8-powered roadster created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens. While later versions of… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Time Capsule: 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla
I’m sure Chrysler thought itself clever, coming up with the minivan. But while the Dodge and Plymouth “magic wagons” introduced in 1983 fit the bill for millions of consumers for decades to come, back in 1956 Fiat had already… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare and Fast: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The owner of this 1961 Chrysler 300G project car on Craigslist near Palm Springs, California, is pretty modest about it. It’s a spectacular-looking car, a vision of the future from 1961 and a heralded performance car of its day…. more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two Owners, 46k Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
When the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, it had a formidable task to do: unseat the king of the “pony car” movement, the Ford Mustang. It would take years for that to occur, but the Camaro had a… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Original 401: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Hiding in this barn is an American classic that shows promise. This 1973 AMC Javelin AMX appears solid, and the fact that it runs and drives suggests returning to active service to enjoy some summer cruising is an achievable… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
50-Year Barn Find: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was introduced as Plymouth’s top-of-the-line car in 1959. It was positioned above the Fury which was now more of a family car. Two body styles were offered, a 2-door hardtop and a convertible. From the photos… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Fully Equipped Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To many, the styling of the 1957 Chevrolets was the best of the “Tri-Fives” era (1955-57). The cars would sprout tailfins for a single model year, only to return after skipping 1958. The Sport Sedan, available in Bel Air… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mothballed: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While the Mercedes 300SL was aimed at select customers who could spend lavishly, uber-dealer Max Hofman wanted a less expensive car to sell. Having already honed his skills at influencing manufacturers including Porsche and BMW to make cars suitable… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Project? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Hawk Series that saw many variants from the mid-1950s. Built between 1962 and 1964, the GT Hawk was a personal luxury auto that had styling similar to… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Still in the Barn: Trio of C3 Chevy Corvettes
Imagine opening up a dirty old barn and finding three vintage Chevy Corvettes. That may have happened here as we’re told these are all one-owner, low-mileage ‘Vettes from 1978 and 1982. Two were from the car’s 25th anniversary and… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Prior Owner Yard Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
When the Dodge Charger was introduced in mid-1966, it was intended to be sort of a mid-size “pony car” with fastback styling. Based on the B-body Coronet, the car had four bucket seats and a sleeker look than the… more»
