Some cars are renowned for their subtlety, but this Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet has all of the subtlety of a sledgehammer. This car was designed for one purpose, and that was to cover the standing ¼ mile… more»
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Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
More Info Please: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
There are times when cars appear on the desks here at Barn Finds, and the owner provides a wealth of information about that vehicle. Then there are times that an owner will advertise a car and give you the… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Deluxe Deal: 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe
What a start to a project! This seems to be a really good price for a vintage coupe. What we have here is a reasonably solid 1946 Ford Deluxe project car listed here on eBay with a buy it… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Build Your Own Ariel Atom With This Kit!
Over the decades, the kit car scene has become increasingly more sophisticated, and the performance levels have also increased enormously. The venerable VW Bug used to be the most common basis for a kit, but it is now possible… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Exotic Domestic: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Here is a chance to own a small but affordable piece of Chevrolet history. The Cosworth Vega was only produced for two years, with total production below 5000 units. A pretty nice unit is up for auction here on… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • Sightings • 40 Comments
Going to Need a Bigger Magnet: Lake-Find BMW M3 S14 Motor!
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, some guy on Facebook confesses he drags a magnet around local lakes and found a motor. An interesting motor, at that. A random post on Facebook caught my eye when I realized… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1966 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Project!
It’s when you see cars in the state that this particular one is in that you get an insight into the popularity of a particular make or model. This genuine “242” VIN 1966 Pontiac GTO is a pretty forlorn… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 37 Comments
1968 Impala SS 396 Convertible Barn Find
We’ve all seen those ads where a car is described as “one owner, little old lady.” Well, this 1968 Impala is just such a car, and all I can say is that lady has to have had gasoline flowing… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • Stories • 20 Comments
Burned & Buried: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Corto Spyder
I came upon one of the more fascinating restoration stories I’ve ever read recently, centered around a 1938 Alfa-Romeo 2900B Carrozeria Touring roadster. That’s the car you see here, after it was dug out of a hole it was… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • Stories • 27 Comments
Bricked In for 28 Years: 1970 Chevy El Camino LS6
It’s rare that we get heartwarming stories in the collector car world. Maybe I’m a pessimist, but more often than not, collectors are more concerned with outspending the next guy, or flipping a find onto eBay. This story of… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap Fastback: 1965 Mustang
As prices for first-generation Mustang coupes and convertibles fall, fastbacks seem to be holding their own. The good looks of these models are still inspiring collectors to purchase and restore them in numbers that keep demand far above supply. … more»
31,396 Miles: 1998 VW Jetta GLX VR6
Years after owning one as a daily driver, I’m still enamored by cars like this VR6-equipped VW Jetta. Mine was also a third generation model known as a MK3, but saddled with the wheezy 4-cylinder and automatic transmission. I… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Luxury Muscle: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
In 1971 Chrysler Corporation had separate sheet-metal and front end treatment between its coupes and sedans in the Satellite lineup. The coupes featured a very unique wrap around or loop bumper. Very few vehicles at the time could pull… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • Auctions • 8 Comments
Big V8! 1970 Pontiac Firebird Project
Wearing shiny wheels and tires, this 1970 Pontiac Firebird in Lakeland, Florida seeks a new owner here on eBay where at least 22 bids have set the market value above $4500. A prior owner apparently added some later-than-’70 Trans… more»
Feb 24, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
High Hopes: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Prices vary wildly for 1937-1940 Ford Coupes. A quick snapshot of current offerings online range from $22,000 to $75,000. But … these prices are for finished examples. The potential buyer for this 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe Business Deluxe 81A,… more»
Feb 24, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked Land Yacht: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Whenever a Quattroporte comes up for sale, it’s usually an example that’s been ignored for years, or at least fallen into the care of owners lacking the means to maintain it properly. This 1984 model falls somewhere in the… more»
