1 of 469!? 1974 Land Rover Series 3

By its last model year, 1974, Land Rover’s Series III had become rather specialized for the North American market, and this 1974 Land Rover Series III’s seller counts it among the final 469 U.S. imports before Land Rover succumbed… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge 1800 Deluxo

Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»

Sleeve-Valve Beauty: 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56

About fifteen years ago, my mom found a picture of my paternal grandmother perched on the running board of an antique car, and she gave me a task she knew I’d relish: finding out what kind of car she… more»

65K Miles: Triple-Black 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

A Dodge Magnum XE brochure says this model “epitomizes the personal driving machine.” For 1978, I think they were onto something. The sad part, though, is that I was never, nor will I ever be, as cool as this… more»

Partially Restored E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the prettier cars made by the German marque, and when equipped with three pedals and the 3.0L engine, it’s still a fairly pricey acquisition. While prices have begun to tumble a bit… more»

18K-Mile 1961 Dodge D300 W/ Vista Liner Camper

The photos of this heavy-duty Dodge one-ton pickup and vintage camper aren’t the best, sadly. I’m not sure why, but it is what it is, as people say. It deserves better, but this 1961 Dodge D300 with a Vista… more»

Two-Owner Time Capsule: 1989 Mercury Tracer

Who saved this car for posterity! This 1989 Mercury Tracer has traveled only 18,831 believable miles from new and is being sold by its second owner. Offered here on craigslist for $6500, this pristine compact is located in Newburgh,… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

I’ve always had a “thing” for fourth-generation (’67-’76) Dodge Darts, such as this 1972 example. I prefer the first three years, styling and power-wise, but the simplicity of design and basic, clean styling transcends all ten model years. Today’s… more»

Garage Kept Driver: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

For a few days every month, I convince myself that I need a front-engined Porsche. It could be a 928, or a 968, and in today’s case, a 944. This usually follows a chance encounter with a 911 listing… more»

Touring Project: 1927 Ford Model T

We have all seen pictures of enormous private collections of collectible vehicles jammed into huge warehouses.  While most of us weren’t born with that kind of wealth and our plans of winning the lottery two weeks in a row… more»

40K Mile Garage Find: 1987 Cadillac Allante

The Cadillac Allante has been the target of many car enthusiasts’ affections over the years, either because it remains an affordable classic in an increasingly expensive landscape, or because they have fond memories of it being a desirable acquisition… more»

Room For All Your Samples: 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Coupe

Maybe your experiences are different from mine, but I’m fortunate to see one Mopar “Business Coupe” a year, and here I am writing about two of them within ten days. Our reliable Barn Finder T.J. brings us this one, and although… more»

D-Code Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Because the Ford Mustang arrived in April 1964, many folks have referred to these as ’64 ½ models. But all of the popular ponies produced from March 1964 to August 1965 were titled as ‘65s. The seller’s Mustang is… more»

True Barn Find! 1955 Studebaker Champion

This former “98 point show car” collected dust in a garage and now stands ready for a second or third life with a new owner. The 1955 Studebaker Champion coupe’s second owner offers this Auburn, Georgia classic here on… more»

$1,800 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 400

Ford’s Country Sedan is an unusual model as it’s a wagon, but Ford wasn’t immune to referring to its station wagons by other terms. Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, etc. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan is… more»

40K-Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Coupe

Metalime Green is an eye-popping color for this 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Coupe, touted in Pontiac advertising as “either one of the most practical luxurious cars or one of the most luxurious practical cars Pontiac ever built.” The seller… more»

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