Occasionally, a classic will land on our desks at Barn Finds, leaving us to ponder its history. Such is the case with this 1991 Lotus Esprit SE. It has spent many years hanging from this shop ceiling as a… more»
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Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Motherlode of Italian Classic Projects and Parts
If you like your classics with a dash of Italian flair, you might find this collection irresistible. All the great names are there, from Alfa Romeo to Maserati and Fiat, and if a complete car isn’t on your radar,… more»
Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts
The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Buried 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts
It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
396 V8 Parts Car? 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice mid-season in 1965 as a luxury version of the Impala. The move was intended to give Chevy a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s new luxury car, the LTD (a glitzy Galaxie 500). It became a series… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part Two – The Cars
As revealed in Part One of the Klein Junkyard series (thanks once again to Helena for the tip!) Mr Klein amassed an enormous collection of mostly German exotic cars and parts over decades. While his business ostensibly existed to sell… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Forgotten Muscle Car: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang roster in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sales. Since its peak in 1966, demand for the Mustang declined every year due to competition entering the market. The Mach 1… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part One – The Parts
Greater Los Angeles is chock full of automotive wonderment, with restoration services, collections, swap meets, and vintage car dealers tucked into unassuming cubbyholes all over town. One of these unassuming places was Rudi Klein’s “Porche Foreign Auto Dismantling” junkyard… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Good Body: 1970 Ford Bronco
First Generation Ford Broncos are renowned for two main attributes. Good examples command stratospheric values in the classic market. However, they also possess a reputation for being consumed by significant rust problems. Many owners have spent thousands of hours… more»
May 13, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
True Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car. Introduced in 1960, it went down the path less traveled by Detroit automakers. It used an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear, much like the Volkswagen Beetle. About 1.8 million were produced… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 1953 Chrysler Hemi V8 Cutaway
To show off their new hemispherical combustion chamber V8 engines, we’re told Chrysler built three cutaway models in 1953 for display to the public and media. And, we’re further informed that only one was constructed to have moving parts… 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»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Amphibious Project: 1964 Amphicar 770
Who doesn’t remember the quirky Amphicar of the 1960s? You know, the little car that could ride on water or the small boat that could drive on land. Built in Germany, production ran from 1961 to 1965 with registrations… 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»
