Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
Project Cars
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Running Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Growing up near an AMC dealership in the seventies and having a father who enjoyed rooting for the underdogs, it wasn’t surprising when he eventually drove home behind the wheel of one of their products, though it did little… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
What’s Your Bid? 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Convertible Coupe
Where I live, there’s a three-story antique mall that’s been in business for decades. One of the vendors recently tried to move some wares by announcing it was “Christmas in July”: Buy a wrapped antique and be surprised when… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1 of 126 – 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
Buick’s GS ranks among the most subdued ground-pounders of the classic muscle car era. Available in flashy colors like brown with a black vinyl top, the GS wore its muscle like a thug in a tailored suit, confident and… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project
The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin
The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
440 Hi Po Four Speed! 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
Clearly this beat-up Dodge has stories to tell. This was not “only driven to church on Sunday by its little old lady owner.” The five-slot mags up front, R/T grille badge, and oversize meats on the back suggest hard… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau
It is fair to say that this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau has dodged a bullet. The owner rescued it a few months ago when it was destined to head to the scrapyard. It has strong family connections and a… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro debuted in 1967 and was Chevy’s answer to the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in the pony car field. The convertible model with an inline-6 was one of the rarest of… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-On-The-Tree! 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It’s a sad tale we hear frequently at Barn Finds, when an optimistic auto enthusiast purchases a vintage car to restore, but unexpected health issues force the project to grind to a halt. That’s what happened with this 1965… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1953 Willys with Rare Vintage Aftermarket Hardtop!
Coming to us from Polk City, Florida is an almost finished restoration of a 1953 Willys Jeep with an original Sears aftermarket aluminum hardtop. It sure looks great, especially with the hardtop installed! This Jeep could be yours for… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Stalled Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Named after the racing series, the Pontiac Can Am was a one-year muscle car based on the mid-size LeMans. Production delays kept output low, and it’s estimated that only 1,377 of the vehicles were built. When GM’s mid-size machines… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
340 Six Pack! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
By 1969, everyone knew Ford’s Mustang tapped a sleeping giant market for nimble and sporty 2+2 rides, aptly anointed Pony Cars. Watching from the sidelines, Chrysler Corporation saw the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and American Motors Javelin… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD
If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Miles: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
For a car with a reputation for reliability issues, the Lotus Esprit enjoyed a very long production run. Perhaps its slow start to market was a harbinger of this longevity: the car was designed in 1971 and shown in… more»
