Ford introduced the Bronco in 1976 as an early SUV to compete against the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It remained in production until 1996 but was reincarnated in 2021 using modern technology. This ’76… more»
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Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Update: 1959 King Midget Model 3
UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
“Drive It Home”: 1963 Imperial Crown
Ah, to be a fly on the wall in Chrysler Corporation’s styling department in the early 1960s, where asymmetrical and anachronistic sketches were immediately stamped “OK” and sent to the sculptors. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but there’s a refreshing… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garage Find: 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III
Who remembers the TV show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? It was hosted by England’s Robin Leach, and you could expect to see him tooling around in a car like this 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (III). It was… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
In 1959, when Sunbeam produced the second generation Alpine, the best a frugal buyer could do if he wanted a roadster with weather protection was to suffer with side curtains. But the Alpine offered customers roll-up windows, outside door… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Body: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Some classics are so inherently desirable that even rust-free examples deserve nothing less than a nut-and-bolt approach as part of their restoration. This 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A is such a vehicle, and returning it to its factory specifications and… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
408 Stroker: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Homologation vehicles are nothing new as manufacturers seek what is often termed “the unfair advantage” in motorsport. They are less common today but were popular in the late 1960s and 1970s as companies sought a competitive edge in the… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Some classics are what I refer to as a “swings and roundabouts” proposition, as demonstrated by this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has protected its steel but has taken… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 307: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova served as one of Chevrolet’s most affordable new car options in the 1960s and 1970s, although the options list was long enough to allow potential buyers to order their new purchase with engines offering excellent performance. This… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Nice Rag Top Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement – a full five years after the Ford Mustang stirred things up. The car was only in production for five years (1970 to 1974) before Chrysler… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Only 3,400 Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
In the mid-1980s, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z, an option on the Camaro Z28. The car took advantage of the manufacturer’s association with the International Race of Champions, hence the IROC name. The 1986 edition would be the most popular… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Go Package Project: 1970 AMC AMX
The AMX was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. It was derived by taking the new Javelin pony car and cutting 12 inches out of the wheelbase, thus eliminating the rear seat…. more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Project: 1937 Singer Nine Le Mans Coupe
I wish I had a nickel for every British car maker that began by making bicycles – ok, maybe that pile of nickels is only worth a cup of coffee these days. George Singer left Coventry Sewing Machine Company… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
“Very Little Rust”: 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III
If one could bottle the essence of British motoring, it might smell like an Austin-Healey. The Big Healey oozes charisma: In an olfactory flash, the hood’s down in a driving rain, exhaust rorting, chassis yawing, the headlights dimly illuminating… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Vintage Fire Truck: 1963 American LaFrance
American LaFrance was a U.S. manufacturer of fire prevention and recovery apparatus, which included fire trucks like this cab-over from 1963. The company’s roots date to 1873 and the final remnants of the firm disappeared in 2014. We don’t… more»
