One of the greatest challenges facing enthusiasts searching for a Jaguar E-Type project candidate is locating a car without significant rust issues. That is where this 1971 Roadster rides to the rescue. It recently emerged after four decades of… more»
Project Cars
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rock-Solid Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Desirable classics can emerge from unexpected locations, as demonstrated by this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible. The seller unearthed it at a Sheriff’s Auction two years ago and was astounded by what they found. They looked beyond the tired exterior… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top Project
Imagine working as a salesperson at a Ford dealer in 1964-66. That’s when they sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the new “pony car,” the Mustang. You probably worked long hours and got writer’s cramp taking all the orders… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Supercar? 2004 Ferrari 360
This 2004 Ferrari 360 presents beautifully and is an unmolested classic with a genuine 14,179 miles on the clock. It seems to tick the boxes for anyone seeking an Italian thoroughbred with no visible physical damage or issues. The… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car
The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious: save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swan Song: 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Nothing did more to put independent automakers out of business than the price war of ’53-’54. Post-war demand for cars had been thoroughly satisfied by then, and increasing market share meant a steady drumbeat of new products and lower… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up
In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York. This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Family 5 Decades: 1928 Studebaker Dictator
In today’s world, a car named Dictator just wouldn’t work. But in the 1920s when Studebaker applied that name to its entry-level car, it meant that the automobile “dictated the standard” for others to follow. This nice-looking, non-running example… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Dart 4-Door
From 1963 through 1976, the Dart was Dodge’s entry in the crowded compact car market. And in 1968 alone, they sold nearly 172,000 copies. Many of them were basic 4-door sedans like this one. But how many of those… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Side Yard Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
In the mid-1960s, it was hard to drive a city block or two without seeing a new Ford Mustang. That’s because 1.3 million were built in a relatively brief period (Spring of 1964 to the Fall of 1966). And,… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rebuilt 289: 1966 Ford Mustang GT K-Code
When a buyer ordered a new 1966 Mustang, the gun engine was undoubtedly the K-Code version of the sweet 289ci V8. It provided excellent performance and produced a car that could hold its own in elite company when teamed… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stored Since 1957: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
Rarity, it seems, is becoming a very fluid concept. We have all seen sign boards at car shows claiming that a particular car is one of a handful left in existence. Yet, if you are a loyal Barn Finds… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Bring Offers: 1970 Oldsmobile F-85 W-31
When a seller lists a classic project with muscle credentials and says they might consider offers, it guarantees that potential buyers will sit up and take notice. Such is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile F-85. The seller set… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350
The Shelby GT350 is perhaps the most iconic of the first-generation Ford Mustangs. Between 1965 and 1967, they were built by Shelby American in California. For 1968 through 1970, production moved in-house to Ford in Michigan with some assistance from… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare RAM III 400 V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO was still one of the industry’s best-selling muscle cars in 1969, but sales were off a third from their peak in 1966. So, they introduced The Judge edition in hopes of boosting sales, but it only… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
427 Powerhouse Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation of “America’s Sports Car” – the Chevy Corvette – debuted in 1968 and was positively received. The 1969 encore edition was even more successful, selling 10,000 more units than the year before. This convertible was built… more»
