It is common for older Pickups to suffer rust issues, but this is not due to poor design. The type of life they generally lead exposes them to adverse conditions, and rot seems almost inevitable. That is why this… more»
Driver Quality Cars
BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan
Long-term ownership is always desirable with classic cars, making this 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan something out of the box. Until recently, it belonged to the same family since the day it drove out of the dealership. It was… more»
454 Patina Palooza! 1979 Chevrolet C10
At some point, an honest conversation about “patina” has to be had. As with many Barn Finds commenters’ positions, I’m not a fan – especially of “made to order” or faux patina. Sure, it’s one thing to find an… more»
Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
Droptop Dakota? 1990 Dodge SE Pickup
Who knew? A Dodge Dakota convertible? Really? Well, I guess I should have known but I didn’t and I was completely surprised by this 1990 SE pickup – I actually thought, at first, that it was a backyard Sawzall… more»
Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
Unrestored Californian: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Want to own a race-bred LeMans winner? That’s how Triumph steered customers to the GT6. In 1963, Giovanni Michelotti duly designed a fastback based on the Spitfire but its weight was a hindrance when paired with that car’s little… more»
Only 18K Miles? 1947 Crosley CC
Cute as a bug would be one way to describe this 1947 Crosley CC sedan. It looks like a lot of things actually, a bumper car, a kiddie pedal car, or just an oversized Matchbox toy. One interesting facet… more»
Original Paint: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
The “one owner, little old lady, only driven on Sundays” stereotype is well-worn, and many treat the concept with a grain of salt. However, those are the claims made by the seller about this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain. It wears… more»
BF Auction: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – The seller has removed the reserve! Ford created the Personal Luxury Car sector with the original Thunderbird. It didn’t take the competition long to realize it was a lucrative market, with most following a tried-and-true formula utilizing… more»
Needs Some Love: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
It is fair to say that most people like a bargain and will seldom look a gift horse in the mouth. Vehicle manufacturers recognize this, which is why so many release special editions. Those cars effectively cost the company… more»
1 of 259! 1968 Dodge Charger
Mid to late 1960s Dodge Chargers have some of the most unique grilles in automotive history. The vacuum-operated headlights are disguised with slats that continue the grille from fender to fender. This particular Charger is from 1968 and can… more»
36k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
Some people find the concept of vehicle producers collaborating with outside manufacturers unusual, but it is far more common than is immediately apparent. No car company produces every nut and bolt required; some even source major components like engines… more»
Bathtub Styling! 1950 Nash Statesman Super
Nash was one of the predecessors of American Motors and may be best remembered for the “Airflyte” cars of the 1950s. They were often referred to as “upside-down bathtubs” for obvious reasons. The Statesman was the entry-level variant of… more»
















