While many people prefer the earlier XK120 and XK140, I’ve had a soft spot for the XK150 coupes ever since one of my college professors drove one daily (and no, I’m not THAT old, it was unusual even then… more»
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Backyard Barris: Corvair Claymobile
Do you fancy yourself the next George Barris? Do you have access to a sawzall, torch and copious amounts of bondo? Then you might be ready to begin selling your creations for massive profit, just like this custom Chevy… more»
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The Next Big Thing: 1959 King Midget
Well, maybe this particular car isn’t the next big thing, but I predict that small, relatively inexpensive cars like this will be big in the collector car market in the coming years. This 1959 King Midget, found on eBay, wouldn’t be… more»
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Super Stinger: 1952 Hudson Hornet
The photos aren’t the best – they’re a little on the dark and blurry side – but if you squint enough, the car sure looks good. This 1952 Hudson Hornet here on CarSoup is in Austin, Minnesota and it sounds… more»
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1928 Ford AA: What Would You Haul?
Update 3/9/2016 – This truck is still up for grabs and has been relisted here on craigslist with a lowered price! The seller is now asking $2,000, so hopefully someone gives it a new home soon! From 1/29/2016 – This… more»
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Australian For Pickup: 1936 Ford Ute
The history of car manufacturing in Australia goes back many years. It’s a way longer and more complicated story than we can tell here. Over the years, a few Australian made cars have made it to our shores, but… more»
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5 Window: 1968 Dodge A100 Pickup
It’s hard to imagine there was a pick-up truck war brewing in the 60s that featured single cab designs with low loading floors and beds out back. But with compact cargo carriers like the Corvair Rampside and Ford Econoline… more»
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The Very First TR: Triumph TRX Prototype Find
When Walter Belgrove, the Standard-Triumph chief stylist in the early 1950’s, designed the original replacement for the Triumph 1800/2000 Roadster, his first attempt looked very different from the TR2 that was eventually put into production. With hidden headlamps, compound… more»
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Trapped by Trees: 1981 Peugeot 505
While I find the seller’s description of this 1981 Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel here on eBay somewhat hilarious, I can’t fault the opening bid of just $1.00 with no reserve. That’s likely because even the seller knows it’s downright disingenuous to… more»
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In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL
One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»
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One Owner 1964 Ford Galaxie XL!
Thanks to reader Larry D for sending us a link to this wonderful looking 1964 Galaxie 500 XL for sale here on craigslist in Chicopee, Massachusetts. This car is a real “garage find” – it has been in storage for… more»
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Top Of The Line: 1951 Pontiac Catalina
Buick is generally credited with offering the first mass manufactured hardtop car with its 1949 Riviera. Joining this increasingly popular trend, fellow GM brands were quick to offer their own hardtop models, and not only as halo cars.
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Pretty Pink Project: 1956 Hudson Rambler Sedan
Pretty isn’t exactly a word that the average classic car lover would use to describe a car. And, pink isn’t exactly the color that the average classic car lover would want on a classic car. So then, why do I… more»
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Will You Bid? 1959 Ford Ranchero
Yes this Ranchero is very rough and sure it needs a ton of work, but I’m amazed no one has bid on it yet! I’ve always liked the looks of these ’59s and actually find it to really work as… more»
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Get French Connected: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
Almost always near the top of many top-ten lists of all-time greatest movie car chase scenes is The French Connection, released in 1971. Right up there with Bullitt, The Blues Brothers, Ronin and many others. Right up there where… more»
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Bit Of Mystery: 1966 Pontiac GTO
I’m torn with this Pontiac. The seller only offers one photos for potential buyers to base their bidding off of. They give a fairly detailed description of the car, but stating the car is solid doesn’t mean much when… more»
