Here’s a special find: a basically untouched 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limousine from the glory days, and with only 2,500 miles on the odometer. It’s in Fort Wayne, Indiana here on eBay, with bidding at just over $25,000. It’s… more»
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May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V-8 Sacrilege or Awesomeness: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4
For more than a few of the stories I have written this month for Barn Finds, the comments sections have been on fire with the age-old debate over keeping a car stock or turning it into a hot rod. … more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Exotic: 1967 Fiberfab Valkyrie
A kit car offers its owner the best of both worlds. A well-executed build possesses the look and feel of a genuine exotic but at a fraction of the real deal’s price. Many companies have trodden the kit car… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap 1976 Triumph TR6 Project
Everyone who’s spent serious time wrenching on vintage cars knows the agony: the car you thought had only a little rust turns out to be infested. We all appreciate a forthright seller who warns us ahead of time, and… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Make Local Deliveries! 1963 Jeep FJ Fleetvan
Most people associate the Jeep brand with small, off-road vehicles that date back to World War II. But did you know that Willys Motors and Kaiser-Jeep were also in the delivery van business? They built the little FJ Fleetvan… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Topless Hot Tubbing! 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
And now, for something completely different, a convertible pickup truck with a two-person hot tub in the bed. Right, then! As if a nearly perfect example low-mileage one-of-2842 soft-top Dakota Sport convertible isn’t rare and interesting, this one sports… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored 14 Years: 1967 Ford F-100 Ranger
Ford introduced the F-Series of trucks in 1948 and they have yet to leave the scene. In fact, in most years since the F-Series has been the industry’s best-selling pickup. This F-100 from 1967 was found in a barn… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The iconic Chevelle SS 396 was an option on the Malibu in 1970 (rather than being a separate series as it had been from 1966 to 1968). More than 51,000 copies were built and most had the 350 hp… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: 1941 Harley-Davidson
Years ago, motorcycles were considered transportation first and a hobby second. Many folks bought a motorcycle because they couldn’t afford a car and were glad to get from point A to point B. Now, especially for Harley-Davidsons, ownership has… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Done In And Out and Under: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe
In the wake of trouble wreaked upon Chevrolet by the Corvair, the company was eager to bring forth a back-to-basics compact car. Chevrolet’s Chevy II was introduced in 1962. The boxy little sedan offered just two engines – a… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Restoration Required: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L46
If you compiled a list of classic American cars with styling that achieved global recognition, the First Generation Mustang would be an obvious inclusion. Another would undoubtedly be the C3 Corvette. It possesses the right level of aggression to… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air got a new front-end treatment for the 1963 model and continued to be the mid-range offering in the Chevrolet line-up, with a host of engine options including three varieties of the 409. This 1963 Bel Air… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1956 Buick Special Wagon
In 1956, the Special was Buick’s entry-level series, positioned below the Super, Century, and Roadmaster. But across that range of models, there were only two station wagons, one of which was the Special Estate Wagon. This is one of… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa
Here’s a car that was once quite attainable but has since become a bit of an item: the Porsche 911 Targa. Now, I know, we talk a lot about the rise in value for air-cooled 911s, but the Targa… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Price Slashed! 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
UPDATE 05/17/2024: It is common for sellers not to taste success when first listing their classic, and many will take a second swing with no changes, hoping for better luck. However, there are exceptions to that rule, which this… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Finest In Existence? 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
I confess I find reasons to love almost every car I ever meet, and I’m particularly entranced with well-kept cars – no matter the model. Here’s one that fits the bill, this 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS advertised on… more»
