The need for heavy-duty equipment depends heavily on where you live and how much space you have. Recently, I was committed to buying a Japanese-market Mitsubishi dump truck when I realized that living with the thing would immediately suck… more»
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Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Boat Truck: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Wellcraft Combo
Many of us like to drive 4x4s. Many of us like to boat. But it’s difficult to combine those things, unless you consider towing your boat some sort of magical experience wherein you get to experience two of your… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ultimate Car Hauler: 1988 Citroen Tissier
In my dreams, after getting the 10-car garage, as well as filling it with all kinds of amazing classics, I want to turn my attention to getting those out of the road – to shows. But I don’t want… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve! 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Here’s a niche of the car industry that defies categorization: it’s not a kit car, it’s not a replica, and it’s not really a production car – the Excaliber is more of a handbuilt special made in large-ish numbers… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Modified Postwar Rarity: 1952 Muntz Jet
The history of the automobile is filled with stories about larger-than-life personalities who have come and gone from the industry. None was more flamboyant than salesman extraordinaire Earl “Madman” Muntz. His Muntz Jet was an early sports car based… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Last Minute Gift? Bird Corporation Go-Kart
We all know Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re like me, there’s a lot of stuff you’d still like to buy for yourself because no one else will get it for you. That’s what Christmas is all about,… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Last Mile Project: 1960 Cadillac Hearse by Eureka
When your time on Mother Earth comes to an end, taking your last ride in a Cadillac should be the way to go. No doubt many folks traveled their last mile in this 1960 Cadillac which was converted into… more»
Dec 10, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Brass Era: 1909 Buick Model 10 “Surrey Seat”
The Brass Era represented the shake-out period for that thing called the horseless carriage. Kicking off in about 1896 and extending until the last Model T came off the line in 1915, the Brass Era was characterized by small-batch… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited
Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Fiberglass Mystery: 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544
This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Rarity: 1987 Citroen CX 25 Prestige
French cars are a mysterious spot on the automotive landscape these days, a reminder that they were once an import like any other brand sold stateside. However, for the predominant brands of Citroen and Peugeot, a series of challenges… more»
