If you plan to spend your hard-earned cash on a particular make and model of classic car, finding one that once belonged to the Company’s Managing Director might be a great strategy. It is unlikely to increase its potential… more»
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Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
61K Original Miles! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Yesterday we reviewed a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais “International” edition and today, we’re going to wind it back a bit to the Colonnade years (’73-’77) with this very green ’73 Cutlass S. It was this generation, the ’76 in… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Retractable Roof! 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Studebaker was grasping at straws by 1963 when it was forced to sell its South Bend plant. With virtually no development budget, it was placing many of its models on the Lark chassis, while even the top-shelf 1963 GT… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6
If you’re like me, there’s always a car you wish you could own. Truth be told, I love old Alfa Romeos but have failed in my attempt to live with one (and that’s saying something, considering what I drag… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Arkansas Shop Find: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
It’s always amazing to see a long-parked barn find come back to life, regardless of make or model. Knowing an engine that been sitting dormant for decades and can still fire up with some coaxing is a testament to… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1979 Datsun 810 Coupe
I have a great affection for older cars produced by Nissan and Datsun. When I consider the staggering array of vehicles I have owned since I first slipped behind the wheel, nine have worn Nissan and/or Datsun badges. That… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary
There was a party being held at Pontiac in 1984. After all, the company was celebrating fifteen years since the launch of its iconic Trans Am. What better way to celebrate the occasion than to release a special edition?… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Occasionally, a classic appears on our desks at Barn Finds, where identifying its strongest attribute is challenging. Such is the case with this 1968 Mustang GT. It features one of the most desirable engines offered that year, has a… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One-Owner Restoration: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese motor industry was one of the fastest evolving during the second half of the twentieth century. The early post-war years saw it producing slower and heavier copies of cars designed by European manufacturers, but by the 1960s,… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown
This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Red Ragtop: 1948 Chrysler Convertible
Doesn’t this look like the quintessential barn find? A stylish 1948 Chrysler Convertible with just the right amount of dust and patina on its faded red paint and tan canvas top. The listing by the seller as a “1948… 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 28, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A “Temple on Wheels:” 1989 Nissan President Hearse
I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of a Nissan President. Nissan introduced their expensive, flagship, top-of-the-line luxury vehicle in 1965, some two years ahead of its rival, Toyota, and their Century luxury vehicle. At the… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
America’s First Luxury SUV: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Today, you can chose from a slew of large, luxury SUV’s. But 40 years ago, this was the only luxury SUV on the market. I’ve always liked these Grand Wagoneers (a great name by the way) that had an… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
International 5-Speed! 1991 Oldsmobile Calais
Things had certainly changed at Oldsmobile by 1991 – but then they had changed for everyone in the automobile biz by that point. The Doctor’s sales leviathan, the rear-wheel drive Cutlass/Cutlass Supreme had gone away and Cutlass was now… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
12k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Built between 1938 and 2003, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the world’s most recognizable vehicles. That’s because of its shape and more than 21.5 million were built across the globe. They came into… more»
