I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… more»
Project Cars
Aug 10, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
UPDATE – The winner couldn’t complete the transaction, so we have offered to rerun this auction! Be sure to take another look and bid. This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is admittedly in rough shape, but it is one of the… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Solid Project: 1968 Ford Bronco
We see a few First Generation Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this is for one very good reason: These classics remain incredibly desirable. Even the roughest examples command attention and surprisingly high prices. That brings us… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Storage Unit Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart 270
Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and created what would be the most popular generation of the automobile. It sold well enough to stick around through the 1976 model year. The 270 was the mid-range model and was… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
A Trio of Projects: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Double-Engine Monster! 1954 “Assembled Vehicle”
And now, for something completely different, a truck with two engines! That’s right, folks, and before you GM fans think we’re talking about the 702 cid GMC Twin-Six V12 built from two monster V6 engines, we are not. This… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan
As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready to Restore: 1939 Buick Special
If pre-war American classics tick the boxes for you, this 1939 Buick Special deserves a close look. It is a solid and complete carport find that is begging for a new lease on life. Its lack of significant rust… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-for-1: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Many enthusiasts welcome the opportunity to purchase a restoration project with a donor car as part of the deal. However, this 1972 Volvo 1800ES package lifts that to a higher level, because it includes two spare vehicles. Assessing the… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project
Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Space Age Drop-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet had a different design for each model year in 1957, 1958, and 1959. The 1959s were “swoopier” and gained “batwings” in response to the stylish success of the 1957 “Forward Look” Chrysler products (the Space Age had arrived!)…. more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van
This 1976 Chevrolet G10 van has already received quite a bit of attention from the previous owner, but unfortunately, he’s now gone to the other side, so it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide how to move… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan
Was AMC’s Hornet a true pony car? Like the Capri, I think it fell shy, identifying more as a sporty economy car than anything. But the Hornet has virtues. Introduced as a replacement for the Rambler in 1970, the… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Tackling another person’s unfinished project can sometimes be daunting, especially if question marks are hanging over the quality of potential panel and rust repairs. However, this 1972 Corvette Convertible shows no sign that it hides nasty surprises. The seller… more»
