One of the drawbacks of classic auctions is that they often leave potential buyers spoiled for choice. That is undoubtedly the case with this August Summer Classic Auction. There is something there for all tastes, with some of the… more»
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Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
The $500,000 Hat! Genuine Indiana Jones Fedora
Classic cars and motorcycles are a staple at Barn Finds, although we frequently feature interesting boats and aircraft. Movie memorabilia is rare, but this hat deserves a close look. It is confirmed as the hat worn by Harrison Ford… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Merrill, Wisconsin Estate Sale! Impalas, Packards, Dirt Trackers!
Pining for something to do over the next couple of days? Head on over to Merrill, Wisconsin to check out this forty-car estate sale with a bonus: some of the cars actually have titles! Unfortunately, that doesn’t include these… more»
May 25, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stash Of Over 20 Classic Chevrolets For Sale
When you run across a car collection, you’ll find that it often focuses on a type of car, a particular brand, or even a specific model. In the case of this assortment in Gretna, Nebraska, it’s comprised of 1961… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… 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»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns
If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean
The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • Stories • 20 Comments
Hidden Treasure: National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
The world is full of hidden treasures in the form of private collections and museums dedicated to a broad cross-section of motoring enthusiasts. I recently had the pleasure to visit one such establishment, The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania…. more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts
If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Collection Builder: 1991 Nissan 300ZX Trio
The Nissan 300ZX was an evolution of the original 1970s Datsun 240Z that would later prove to be iconic to a legion of fans. Sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 1996, the 300ZX was as luxurious as it… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stash of Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers!
Some auto collectors migrate to a specific kind of vehicle, such as pony cars. Others to a specific type of automobile, like muscle cars. And there are the ones who want as many of a specific make of car… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Eclectic Coos Bay Collection Seeks New Owners
It is always interesting to see just what other folk’s collections look like. Some of us collect different variations of the same model, make, and/or year of car. Others, just gobble up anything that comes along that strikes their… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Motors, Cars, Parts, Oh My! 1937 DeSoto Collection
The never-ending Christmas present. For a DeSoto fan, that’s what we have in the barn here on craigslist. Take a couple of trailers to Coopersburg, Pennsylvania to clean out this collection of cars and parts amassed during 45 years… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles
This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
