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Daily Driver Hot Rod! 1948 Ford V8 Coupe

Tired of fake patina? Here’s the perfect antidote: for sale on craigslist is this 1948 Ford Coupe hot rod, assembled in the 1960s, driven avidly, garaged in the 1970s, and sold to a dealer by the builder’s family in… more»

Original 383! 1963 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon

Owning a Station Wagon often means striking a compromise between practicality and performance, but must that always be the case? The answer is a resounding “no” if the Wagon is this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere. Its interior offers enough space… more»

301/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac rode the crest of a wave in 1979 with its Firebird models. A sales total of 211,453 cars across all model derivatives represented a new record, and our feature car is 1-of-24,850 Formulas ordered that year. However, the… more»

Become a Railroad Baron: 1950 Tom Thumb Park Train

Once upon a time, kids aspired to be the drivers of trucks, flyers of airplanes, and engineers of locomotives.  Some of the most popular toys of the twentieth century reflect these desires.  Hundreds of thousands of Tonka trucks, airplane… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Ford management initially hesitated to grant Mercury entry into the pony car market, but giving the project the green light proved wise. The resulting car was the Cougar, which accounted for 40% of total sales for the entire Lincoln-Mercury… more»

40k Documented Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and some withstand scrutiny better than others. This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible is one of the safer bets, because its history is fully documented. It… more»

Ready For The Road: 1973 Dodge B100 Camper

This 1973 Dodge B100 camper van isn’t an actual factory camper van, but that doesn’t take away from the dream of hitting the open road for a lot of us. The seller has this homemade custom camper van posted… more»

BF Auction: 15k Mile 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade

UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the listing, so be sure to take a look at them in the gallery below. All enthusiasts dream of one day finding a classic with a known ownership history and an… more»

Hideaway Rear Glass: 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55

In 1962, Mercury introduced the “S” series of performance upgrades to its compact, intermediate, and full-size cars. At the top end, there was the Monterey S-55 which came with a big-block V8, bucket seats, a console, and other high-end/muscle… more»

Colonnade Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was Chevy’s entrant into the personal luxury car field beginning in 1970. It was redesigned in 1973 (along with all of GM’s mid-size autos) and would buck industry trends in sales during the fuel crisis of… more»

Package Deal: 1976 Dodge D-200 Pickup/Camper

The D/W Series of trucks were built by Dodge from 1961 to 1993 across three generations. The D-200 was a 2-wheel drive, ¾-ton pickup that would have been popular with campers, like the seller’s father. It’s a one-owner vehicle… more»

428 Cobra Jet/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, and buyers could choose from various engines to power their new toy. Those wanting a classic with a touch of Tabasco could select the 428 Cobra Jet V8, and when coupled… more»

4X4 With 350 V8: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

I’m on a 4WD kick these last few postings – the International C1200, the ’87 Sammy, an Eagle, and now here on eBay, this hunky 1971 Chevrolet Blazer. I’m a Ford guy (ok, I am not a guy, but… more»

Super Woodwork: 1948 Buick Estate Wagon

When I first spied the hind side of this 1948 Buick Super Estate Wagon, I thought, yes it does look like a “barn find”, anything with that much wood looks like a barn on wheels. Of course, the pontoon… more»

Fairlady Export: 1964 Datsun Sports (aka 1500)

Nissan built a series of roadsters in the 1960s that would be called the Fairlady, although in export markets like the U.S., it would be called “Sports” or 1500 as a call-out to its engine size. They were designed… more»

No Reserve: 1980 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle

Picking a vehicle that defines the off-roader is challenging. The British will mount a strong case for the Land Rover, while the Japanese will put forward the Toyota Land Cruiser as a worthy candidate. However, the Jeep “CJ Series”… more»

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