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CCCA Classic for $4,750: 1946 Lincoln Continental Coupe

One of the saddest moments in this hobby is the abandonment point.  This is where you realize that, despite your best intentions, you are never going to finish your project and a fire sale has to happen.  If you… more»

Barn Find 1933 Ford Model B Pickup

Once in a while, we actually see a genuine barn find on Barn Finds, and here is one example. This rare 1933 Ford Model B pickup is for sale on eBay, bid to $7400 with reserve met. The truck does… more»

Sitting For Years: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

Some cars beg to be nut-and-bolt restored, and some are vehicles that you just want to get everything working again and drive as they look, or maybe put a hotter drivetrain in them and keep them looking like, well,… more»

1 of 50: 1966 Dodge D-Dart

The Dodge Dart was largely a mundane compact car for most of the 1960s. But there were a few notable exceptions, like a 1969 Dart Swinger 340 or the 1966 D/Dart. If you’ve never seen a D/Dart, that’s because… more»

Big Bad Orange Project: 1969 AMC Javelin

American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin (and AMX, which is more of a sports car with muscle). It was reasonably popular (by AMC standards) and lasted across two generations through 1974 (AMC… more»

Viable Project? 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

One of the good things about the Plymouth Road Runner in the vintage muscle marketplace is that the desirability of these cars isn’t really showing any signs of letting up, with even the lower condition examples seeming to have… more»

Found in Grandpa’s Garage: 1924 Model T Hot Rod

It’s not very often that you see a touring car built as a hot rod. With their longer wheelbase and four doors, they aren’t as nimble as their two-door cousins and aren’t as desirable to customize. This one is… more»

2 for 1 Garage Finds: 1961 Ford Galaxie

When the seller bought a house and some property, he/she got two old Fords thrown in for good measure. The “good car” is a non-running 1961 Galaxie Town Sedan (4-door), and the “parts car” may be its twin. If… more»

Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100

Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»

Patina Hot Rod! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

If you love patina classics as I do, there’s not much you wouldn’t like about this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. It wears an awesome shade of blue and white with just the right amount of surface rust and no… more»

Gorgeous 1939 Cadillac Woody Restomod is One of Two

The offering is for a gorgeous 1939 Cadillac woody—one of just two built—and now equipped with a 450-horsepower Cadillac V-8 from the early 1970s, producing 450 horsepower. It’s not quite finished—carpets, AC, and finishing touches are needed—but it’s almost… more»

Early NASCAR Star: 1954 Hudson Hornet

When racing resumed in the United States after World War II, the concept of stock car racing according to the gospel of Big Bill France slowly gained speed in the South.  One of the first cars to become a… more»

Original Crew Cab: 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab Pickup

The Transporter owes its existence to a Dutch visitor to Volkswagen’s factory, Bernardus Pon. In 1947, Pon – an auto importer – sketched a van based on the mule-type vehicles VW used to move items on its factory floors,… more»

Highly Optioned: 1965 Ford Mustang

We see our share of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but this is understandable when you combine their high production totals with their ongoing desirability. Sometimes one stands out for the right reasons, as is the case with… more»

23-Window Hippie Van! 1960 Volkswagen Type 2

The VW Type 2, aka Transporter or Microbus, was a popular van during the hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Less often seen was the 23-window edition that comprised less than 10% of production. We understand it was… more»

No Reserve, No Motor, No Tranny: 1946 Chrysler Windsor 4-Door

I’ve always liked the bulbous, brawny styling and “presence” of the 1946-1948 Chryslers. And this one’s been in a barn for 50 years and is being sold at No Reserve to help settle an estate. Hopefully, Ken the seller… more»

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