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»
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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 28, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Bits and Pieces: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 as the first production U.S. sports car. But the first-year editions were largely hand-built, and the company struggled to get 300 of them out the door. Better assembly facilities arrived in 1954 and… 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»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Fuelie Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet introduced its sports car, the Corvette, in 1953. But it wouldn’t be until 1955 that a V8 engine was offered. Two years after that, fuel injection was added as an option, enabling horsepower to approach or exceed one… more»
Oct 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
I once thought that if I couldn’t afford a 240Z, I’d never own a 260 or a 280 despite their much cheaper prices. I’ve changed my mind, at least about the 260. Made for one year only in 1974,… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Should I Adopt This Pair of Berkeleys?
I am appealing to the Barn Finds community to help me decide whether I should bid on this pair of Berkeleys. I am knee-deep into a multi-year restoration of an S328. Parts are slightly rarer than hen’s teeth. Yet… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Fiberglass Field Find: Devin Body
The physical deterioration of some project candidates will lead enthusiasts to place them in the “too hard” basket. However, some are so cheap they will leave potential buyers second-guessing whether they should accept the challenge of tackling a build…. more»
Sep 28, 2023 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve British Sports Car Parts Stash
Occasionally, a parts collection will emerge where the sheer scope of what is offered is breathtaking. Such is the case with this assortment of classic British sports car components. The late owner was a genuine enthusiast, and his recent… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Half Off? 1939 Cadillac Front End
Johnny Cash sang his way into the hearts of all Americans who wanted a luxury car but could not afford one through conventional means. His “One Piece at a Time” ballad tells the story of an assembly line worker… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Rolling Chassis
It seems inevitable that an owner will have a selection of original parts left over when undertaking a custom build. The dilemma becomes what to do with those components. Some will send them off for scrap, but this owner,… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parts Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Inline-6)
The seller admits this 1969 Chevy Camaro is probably the best used as a parts car. If it were a Super Sport or a Z28, some enterprising soul would probably work to bring it back to life. But it… more»
Aug 20, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bring a Forklift: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. It was introduced in 1968 and would be discontinued after 1971 while the RR would soldier on for a few more years. As was the case… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts
Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Dark Moss Green? 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
I don’t think that I get this entire “youse-ta-bee” thing. The seller of this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA states, “Very desirable dark moss green“. Well maybe it used to be at one time but it is no more. I’m… more»
