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America’s First Sports Car? 1951 Crosley Super Sport

Crosley — America’s First Successful Sports Car! “What?” say all Corvette, Stutz, Mercer, et. al. enthusiasts! Yeah, they are correct, but guess what sports car won the Index of Performance at the first Sebring 12-hour race? That’s right, it… more»

Little Red Wagon Project? 1970 Dodge A100

There was a time when cab-over trucks like this 1970 Dodge A-100 were an everyday sight. Even Ford (Econoline) and Chevrolet (G-10) got in on the act. Ford also offered a pickup truck version similar to our subject vehicle…. more»

1972 Ford F-250 That Clint Eastwood Drove In “The Mule”

I’ve been a Clint Eastwood fan since his Rowdy Yates days on the Rawhide TV Show, so I couldn’t pass this one up. It seems like ole Clint has had a thing for 1972 Fords in a few of… more»

Running Survivor: 1950 Dodge Pickup

Beautiful trucks from the 1940s and 1950s are coming out our ears these days at Barn Finds, and here’s another one. This 1950 Dodge Pickup, found here on eBay, is bid to $5,300, reserve not met. This truck lives… more»

45K-Mile 1978 Jeep J-10 4×4 3-Speed

In 1971, Jeep changed the name of their pickups from Gladiator to either the 1/2-ton J-10 or 3/4-ton J-20. There were several special editions but this example isn’t one of them and that’s not a bad thing. The seller… more»

4-Speed Swap: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

Oftentimes, we look at certain collector or enthusiast cars and say, “If only it came with a stick.” While I have no grand aversion to automatics, there is a general feeling that a manual will be less costly to… more»

Barn Fresh: 1935 Ford Phaeton

This must be our week for 1935 Fords! After posting recently about a 1935 Deluxe Sedan, today’s post is about a 1935 Phaeton barn find that is listed for sale here on craigslist. The Model 48 Phaeton is located… more»

Garaged Since New! 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Looking back at the history of the Ford Thunderbird, the car started out life as a two-seater in 1955 as an intended competitor for the Chevrolet Corvette, but the powers that be at Ford quickly decided there would be… more»

Hot Prospect? 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

With restored and modified first-generation Ford Broncos fetching $60,000 to $200,000 or more, gamblers might roll the dice on second-generation Broncos like this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Coyote-powered ’79 Bronco drawing bids above… more»

V8 Powered: 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler

Let’s be upfront and realize that while this 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler has patina, it is not a barn find. It is a V8 powered 4WD that has been upgraded and modified to be driven and used. The… more»

Big-Block Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Chevy’s 1971 Camaro was largely a carryover since the cars were all-new the year before. The Super Sport was still offered and could be had with the 402 cubic inch V8, which was still being marketed as the “SS… more»

Gasser Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Gassers are so damn cool, aren’t they? This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is an interesting opportunity, as some major work has been done and lots of high dollar parts are included in the sale. However, it is far from done,… more»

Rare Caddy Convertible: 1963 Eldorado Biarritz

I’ll always be a softy for ’63 Cadillacs. Back in 1968, my dad purchased a five-year-old creampuff  ’63 Sedan DeVille from an older gentleman in town. It was Turino Turquoise with a Sandlewood leather interior and bucket seats. It… more»

Make An Offer: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Committing to another person’s unfinished project requires a leap of faith because it often means a journey into the unknown. Sometimes the buyer strikes gold, while others will submit themselves to a less pleasant experience. This 1967 Corvette needs… more»

Garage Find: 1968 Porsche 912

Just when we’re ready to yet again proclaim there are no good barn finds left, another incredible discovery surfaces on craigslist. In this instance, it’s a long-time owned 1968 Porsche 912 that supposedly has 30,000 original miles and has… more»

South Dakota Farm Truck: 1958 Ford F-100

The F-Series has been Ford’s primary workhorse truck since the late 1940s. The F-150 is still the most popular pickup sold today. The third generation of the truck was produced between 1957 and 1960 when Ford widened the front… more»

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