Some classics lead a sheltered existence safely tucked away in a warm and dry garage, only emerging when Mother Nature is on her best behavior. Cars like this 1968 Camaro sit at the opposite end of the spectrum. It… more»
Project Cars
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare Pace Car: 1954 Dodge Royal Convertible
In 1954, Dodge had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 for the first time. And they did it in style with the new Royal 500 (dubbed for the event) for which just over 700 replicas… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1 of 35 Coupes: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The Silver Shadow was Rolls-Royce’s full-size luxury automobile built from 1965 to 1980. They were all 4-door sedans except for 35 coupes that English coachbuilder James Young Ltd completed in 1966 and 1967 (a smaller number were also badged… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
UPDATE 04/05/2024: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where an owner hasn’t tasted success on their first attempt to find their pride and joy a new home. Such is the case with… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Long Term Ownership: 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Project
Donald Healey’s automotive career began on the rally course, specifically at Monte Carlo, in 1929. Later, his employment at Riley and Triumph gave him responsibility for the production of new models. A less illustrious period ensued with Triumph Motors’… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
413 Cross Ram! 1961 Chrysler 300G
This is one of the more unusual listings that I have reviewed. It’s a 1961 Chrysler 300 G which is a major collectible but nowhere in the listing is mention made of its engine – clearly the elephant in… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Estate Sale: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and More!
It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Luxurious Finned Project: 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
There have undoubtedly been several Cadillacs throughout the years displaying a stunning appearance, but for fans of finned styling, it’s pretty hard to top the 1959 Coupe DeVille, with its bullet-shaped quad taillights protruding out back. For a car… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage. It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment. What would you do with it? That is the question for… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
First Year Nailhead: 1953 Buick Super Convertible
With the days getting warmer and the sun remaining in the sky for longer, the thought of spending leisure time on the road behind the wheel of a classic car is tempting. It becomes almost irresistible if the vehicle… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
As an all-new Chevrolet Corvette had been introduced just one year earlier, the 1969 C3 received few cosmetic changes from the previous model, but it did offer a fresh 350 under the hood which replaced the 327 as the… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Time Capsule: 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla
I’m sure Chrysler thought itself clever, coming up with the minivan. But while the Dodge and Plymouth “magic wagons” introduced in 1983 fit the bill for millions of consumers for decades to come, back in 1956 Fiat had already… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Post-War Civilian Jeep: 1947 Willys CJ-2A
At the close of World War II, Willys-Overland introduced a civilian version of the military Jeep they had built a countless number of in the 1940s. Dubbed the CJ-2A, it differed from the Armed Forces version only slightly, with… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare and Fast: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The owner of this 1961 Chrysler 300G project car on Craigslist near Palm Springs, California, is pretty modest about it. It’s a spectacular-looking car, a vision of the future from 1961 and a heralded performance car of its day…. more»
