It can’t be too reassuring to the designer’s ego when a person has to say “not a kit car” while describing a 1970 Siata Spring. It would be like an architect’s pièce de résistance being referred to as a prefab. This… more»
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Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Stored for 30 Years! 1961 Porsche 356 Roadster
Vintage Porsche roadsters have sky-rocketed in value over the past several years with 356 Speedster models leading the way including Steve McQueen’s and Janis Joplin’s personal cars. This car is a 1961 356B 1600 which it is still certainly desirable… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 61 Comments
Fantastic Finster: 1973 Mercedes-Benzillac
We have seen quite a few crazy mashups here in the hallowed halls of One Barn Finds Tower but this really is a funky one. And by funky of course I mean, I love it! This is the love… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Time Capsule 280ZX: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition
When the 280ZX was introduced it came in for its fair share of criticism from the motoring press who perceived it as being “softer” than the car that it replaced. While it wasn’t the sports car that previous “Z”… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Nissan Figaro Convertible
Reader David R and his wife bought not one, but two of these quirky and rare Nissan Figaros. These weren’t ever officially sold here in the States, but now that they are over 25 years old they can be… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
345 V8 4-speed: 1970 International 1100D
Could you imagine if John Deere or Massey-Ferguson, or better yet, Minneapolis Moline or Oliver made passenger vehicles? International Harvester cut its teeth on tractors and other farm equipment but, as we all know, they also made vehicles like this… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Rich Kitty: 1961 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
If you are looking for a car that is a bit more light and agile than American muscle, but not land locked like the other European brands, than this British cat is the right car. Still riding on all… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Exclusives • 25 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
Reader John K has something sweet stashed away in storage! This one owner Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe has been in storage since 1980 and looks to be in great shape. With a good tune-up and some fresh tires, you… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Like New: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
“Though the color is officially [English] Red, University of Texas Fans would definitely identify it as orange,” writes the seller of this lovely, 69k-mile 1980 Mercedes 450SL. Funny, I just thought it was one of those great, bright ’70s… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Spare Engine and Transmission: 1923 Ford Model T
It’s funny how some cars seem to invoke childhood memories. The moment that I laid eyes on this Model T it reminded me of the car that Granny used to drive in those Tweety and Sylvester cartoons of years… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Gold Duster: 1974 Plymouth Duster Coupe
This 1974 Gold Duster is listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Tucson, Arizona, it has a clear title. At the time of writing bidding is sitting at $1,995.
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
British Invader: 1950 Austin Champ
While this vehicle is listed for sale as an Austin Champ, this one is actually the military version which carried the British Army model designation of “FV1801A.” However, I’m not going to split hairs on this, so we’ll call… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
50th Anniversary Special: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
Introduced in the United States in 1984, the Nissan 300ZX was a radical departure from its predecessors as it was the first of the “Z” cars offered with a V6 engine in place of the straight six. This 50th… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1968 GTO 400 H.O.
Like many Craigslist ads, this one doesn’t have a lot of information. Only three pictures are provided. They don’t speak a thousand words either, maybe a hundred. I can’t even tell you the color of the interior. However, I… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • Stories • 18 Comments
Rare 1978 International Scout SSII
Are you familiar with the Scout SSII package? This rare option was initially developed by International Harvester stylist Dick Hatch. According to fourwheeler.com, “Scout Side Kick (SSK) became the working name as the prototype was developed…Eventually…Super Scout, which soon became abbreviated to SS… more»
Sep 9, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Fresh Look for an Old Body: 1959 Rambler American
American Motors survived as an independent company until the 1980’s, but for all its years of existence, it had to hear the term “Big Three”, with them being number four. So being a smaller company, cash was not always plentiful,… more»
