Another MGB Transplant: No Reserve 1959 MGA

We’re no strangers to the MGA at Barn Finds, and we’ve seen cars ranging from lost causes to stunningly restored. What is more unusual is to have two appear on our desks in quick succession that have received engine… more»

Old-School Cool: 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible is close to what I would classify as an old-school hot rod. Its body is subtle, but changes below the skin should provide performance improvements while retaining the charm and character of a flathead… more»

More Info Required: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

I have never understood why a seller would list a classic as desirable as this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle and then shortchange themselves by providing a lack of information about its history and mechanical health. Therefore, we are left with… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird

The 1976-80 Sunbird was Pontiac’s version of the Chevrolet Monza. It used the same GM H-body platform which had roots in the 1970s ill-fated Chevy Vega. The seller offers a 1980 notchback coupe, though a hatchback/fastback version was also… more»

No Reserve: Fiat-Powered 1962 MG Midget Mk 1

The most common criticism of classic British sports cars is that some people wish they featured more powerful engines. I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory because the modest power output of vehicles like the 1962 MG Midget meant… more»

Crate 350 V8: 1980 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado 4×4

The seller of this 1980 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado 4×4 has uploaded over 175 photos, so please check out the link to see every square inch of this truck inside and out. It’s a two-owner 4×4 and looks like it’s… more»

Stovebolt-Six Powered! 1923 Studebaker

In recent years, there has been renewed interest in how things were 100-or-so years ago. With that, we have seen an uptick in people re-discovering automobiles from the “Roaring 20s” and this 1923 Studebaker is a good example of… more»

Field Find 4×4: 1969 Ford Bronco 302

First-generation Ford Broncos are a hot commodity these days, with some examples touching the six-figure mark. It’s hard to believe restoring one in this rough of condition can make sense financially, but it might actually make sense for anyone… more»

Finish It How You Like: 1965 Chevrolet Sportvan Deluxe

As soon as some daring inventor of the 19th century popped a set of headlights on a car, the car became a member of the family. Now bearing two eyes and a mouth, the automobile was an anthropomorphic object,… more»

M3 Alternative: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a model that has lurked in the shadows of the iconic BMW E30 M3 for years, and sadly, it appears destined to continue doing so. As the owner of a 1986 example that I… more»

390 V8 and Factory Air: 1967 Ford Mustang GT

Is this a great looking ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback or what? It looks like a full-sized Hot Wheels car with its sparkling Acapulco Blue color, that classic fastback styling, the optional GT package, and those Styled Steel Wheels as… more»

Will This Caddy Ambulance Become a Ghostbusters Clone?

The owner of this derelict Miller-Meteor ambulance on a 1959 Cadillac Series 75 commercial chassis is selling it on eBay in Las Vegas. While the car needs a total restoration, it does come with a lot of new parts. But… more»

Running Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z

The Nissan Fairlady Z was one of the Japanese answers to the British sports cars of the 1960s. When the car made it to the U.S. in 1970, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z (for its 2.4-liter inline-4… more»

Budget Supercar! 2014 Factory Five 818S

Factory Five is best known for their Shelby Cobra replicas, but the company offers a few other kit cars, some of which are of their own design. This 818S is one of these designs and is an incredible performance… more»

Impressive Kit Car: 1978 CCC Auburn Speedster

One of the hottest and most interesting segments of the collectible car hobby is that of kit cars.  From accurate recreations to aesthetically questionable representations of classics of days past, these vehicles have become popular once again for the… more»

Mellow Yellow? 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible

One of the interesting things that I have noted regarding GM’s A-body lineup for ’69 is that the Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, and Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass all followed a similar Fisher Body vibe in terms of overall design. The C-pillars… more»

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