It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
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Oct 19, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Project Car Special: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
This 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II looks like it’s lived somewhere between daily driver and project car for some period of time. It’s not a basketcase that’s been off the road for years, nor is it exactly in a… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rare Breezeway: 1964 Mercury Monterey
With summer and even fall coming to an end here in the upper-Midwest, we always miss being able to comfortably have a window or two open in the car. Mercury advertised that if you have a car like this… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Sports Wagon: 1992 BMW M5 Touring
For fans of BMW wagons (of which I count myself one), this is pretty close to a holy grail car: an E34 M5 Touring, one of only two generations of M-badged BMW wagons ever built—neither of which was ever… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Texas Top Coat: 1980 Mercedes 450SL
The R107 Mercedes remains a car that is both rising in value and wholly attainable on a budget. The best cars, usually later models and Euro-spec examples, can easily clear the $20K price threshold, but others like this dusty… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Pay You To Take It? 1970 Dodge Charger
The seller is honest about the condition of this car. The ad states “a very rough 1970 charger” and “parts or restore” which says it all. There may be a few usable parts, but most of this car is significantly beyond… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored Since ’99: 1973 Dodge Charger Brougham SE
The staging on this 1973 Dodge Charger looks too good to be true, but the seller does acknowledge it was in storage since 1999. Despite its racy exterior, this is the more luxury and convenience oriented “Brougham SE” trim,… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
32k Original Miles: 1984 VW GTI
If you’re a European car enthusiast, it’s hard to ignore the attraction to the first-generation VW GTI. This car checks a lot of boxes: it was iconic; it was fun to drive; it inspired an entire class of entry-level… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Outstanding Handling: 1985 Honda VF500F
At first, this dusty and forgotten motorcycle may not get your heart pumping. But do some light reading and it becomes clear the VF500F from Honda, otherwise known as the Interceptor, was quite a bike. Consider the lofty 12,000… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Ford Econoline and Dodge A100 Projects
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and the second installment here. As we move… more»
Rare Roller: 1976 Dino/Ferrari 208 GT4
How many opportunities do you think you’ll come across to buy a 1-of-840-made Ferrari for just $15,000? Not many, I’m sure—but obviously, at this price point, there are compromises to be made! In this case, those include being a… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Classic Carry All: 1956 Chevrolet Suburban
When we think of modern Suburbans, the sight of a large, lurking vessel with huge chrome wheels and six television screens come to mind. It’s a shame, then, they’ve gotten so overloaded and complicated, especially when the original concept… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Former Stock Car: 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe
So many of the cars that we feature on Barn Finds have lived a tough life, but few have lived a life like this 1933 Ford. While part of its life was spent gracing the wide open roads,… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Saskatchewan Special! 1949 Ford F68 (F3)
Canadian Fords differed in their naming conventions, and what Americans would call an “F3” wore the moniker “F68” North of the border thanks to its 6800 lb payload capacity. This particular 1949 Ford F68 has made its way South… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Daily Driver: 1987 Buick Grand National
The seller of this 1987 Buick Grand National states that it is a daily driver that has traveled 90,000 miles. It appears to be an honest car that the buyer could drive and enjoy exactly as it is. You… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • Auctions • 14 Comments
Special Edition: 1977 Porsche 924
While it isn’t a British sports car, this car can certainly still provide the same amount of fun leaving you shaken, not stirred. Up for sale is a 1977 Porsche 924 Martini and Rossi edition, limited to roughly 3,000… more»
