Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
Customs
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1992 Pontiac Firebird
When General Motors redesigned the platform for the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird in 1970, the convertible model was discontinued. It wasn’t until 1991 that the Firebird had another official drop-top, even though the work was outsourced to ASC… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Older Outlaw Build: 1961 Porsche 356
The iconic Porsche 356 was produced from 1948 through 1965 and a large number of the 76,000 assembled are thought to still be around. They were popular to race around in because of their minimal weight and nimble handling…. more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 2: 1951 Fromm-Mobile (Go Kart)
Engineer Carl Fromm had the notion of going into the go-kart manufacturing business in 1951 and we’re told he built two prototypes of the Fromm-Mobile. Apparently, the project never got off the ground and go-kart #1 has stayed in… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bill Mitchell Mystery Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
A handful of people can claim to be the fathers of Chevrolet’s Corvette. While Zora Arkus Duntov has the most gravitas regarding that title, a good argument could be made for Bill Mitchell. As Vice President of Design for… more»
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Kustom Kar: 1954 Buick Special
From 1936 to 1969, the Special played different roles in the Buick lineup, often as the starter model to greater things. In the 1950s, the 2-door hardtops were known as Riviera Coupes (much like Oldsmobile called theirs Holiday Coupes)…. more»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale •
Cast Signed General Lee: 1969 Dodge Charger
One of the most popular TV shows of the 1980s was The Dukes of Hazzard, a comedy/adventure about a couple of “good old boys” who were constantly in trouble with the law. One of the “stars” of the show… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Custom El Camino! 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The last of the really large Cadillac Eldorados were built from 1971 to 1978, the automobile’s ninth generation. These were the end of the line for some of the ginormous GM cars. The cream of the crop was the… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Movie Star Car: 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Replica
If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… more»
May 4, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Sporty Off-Roader: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 4×4
I’ve long admired the custom car scene because many individuals involved let their imaginations work overtime to create something truly unique. That is the case with this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Its owner looked at it and said to themself,… more»
Apr 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Z Car Conversion: Velo Rossa Kit Car
The Ferrari 250 GTO is perhaps one of the most cloned classic cars out there. Body kits ranging from God-awful to surprisingly convincing exist, and thankfully, the original Datsun Z-car makes it possible to build a tribute that could… more»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Tri-Power Equipped 274ci Flathead! 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Looking beyond the wider wheels, there is little to indicate that this 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe is anything but a nicely preserved or restored classic. However, those wheels are part of a package offering performance Ford could only… more»
Apr 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Mini Muscle! 1976 VW Camaro Z/28
Kit cars and replicas are no strangers to the pages of Barn Finds, but if you ask me, this one sort of falls in between the two. Some of you may have seen products from the KAR Manufacturing Company… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Rare 1976 Jaguar XJC Coupe With V8 Power!
This is a very attractive offering here on eBay in Daytona Beach, Florida, a nicely restored and rare 1976 Jaguar XJC that started life with the trouble-prone 12-cylinder engine but now has more reliable Chevrolet V8 power. The car… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Monster Grand National: 1986 Buick Regal 4×4
Why, why, why? It’s that age-old question, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should. And here’s a case in point, a 1986 Buick Regal 4X4. While it’s easy to appreciate the planning and mechanical skills… more»
