No Reserve 1969 Dodge Charger

Whenever possible, I’m typically a stickler for originality, and one who usually appreciates keeping a classic numbers-matching during a restoration.  However, this 1969 Dodge Charger here on eBay has me thinking differently, as it seems ripe not necessarily for… more»

No Rust! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

1988 saw fewer than 1/3 of the Monte Carlos made compared to the 1982 model year, formerly the lowest production for the fourth-generation cars. It wasn’t a full production year, so that explains it. There were 16,204 SS versions… more»

Rare V8: 1977 Ford Mustang II Mach 1

It is fair to say that the Mustang II spent decades in the classic wilderness, largely ignored by those preferring the performance and styling offered by earlier and later vehicles. However, time change, and the Mustang II has grown… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin

Automotive history practically explodes with larger than life personalities and interesting (and sometimes apocryphal) anecdotes. Vivid in my memory is one involving the Kaiser Darrin. Years ago when I was a young kid, my parents bought me a giant… more»

Fuelie Frame: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

The classic market sometimes raises as many questions as it answers. For example, if you owned a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie, would you unbolt its body to drop onto a restomod project? No? Me neither. However, that is the… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

The First Generation Mustang has become something of a staple at Barn Finds, and the condition of cars that we have featured over more than a decade has varied widely. This 1966 Convertible could best be described as a… more»

Original 427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette With 33k Genuine Miles

Some classics represent a triumph of style over substance, lacking the level of performance promised by their appearance. Such criticism could not be leveled against this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette courtesy of the big-block nestled securely in its engine bay…. more»

No Reserve Blue Plate: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Classics like this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass pose a set of choices for potential buyers. It is a genuine two-owner survivor with no rust issues. Therefore, treating it to a cosmetic refresh would be straightforward, and most enthusiasts would choose… more»

Back Yard Find: 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two

“Cadillac Presents Four Great New Series of Cars for 1951,” so proclaims the Caddy sales brochure 74 long years ago. And the bread and butter of that line-up appears to be the Series Sixty-Two, such as this four-door sedan… more»

Perfect As-Is? 1934 Ford Model 40 Five-Window Coupe

If you’ve taken stock of the state of the world lately, you’ve probably come to the same conclusion I have: There aren’t enough original prewar Fords in it. Bidders on eBay agree; with seven days left in the auction… more»

$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing

If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million.  That’s the… more»

Unmolested Dry Climate: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1973 Trans Am came in only three colors – Buccaneer Red, Brewster Green and Cameo White. This example is painted in Code 11 Cameo White and is located for sale in Powell, Wyoming. Pontiac delivered only 4,802 Trans… more»

Pretty Parts Car: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 has a salvage title and probably an interesting history. It was recently discovered in a private collection after sitting for many years. The car was apparently salvaged back in 1989 and saved from a salvage… more»

Seller Lost Interest: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet had a record sales year in 1965, selling more than a million full-size automobiles. So, it’s not surprising that demand would be off for the similar 1966 editions. Yet Chevy managed to crank out more than 47,000 Impala… more»

Code 50 Solar Gold: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located for sale in Tamworth, New Hampshire. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a Buy  It Now Price of $9,500 or the option to bid on the auction which expires… more»

Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman

Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»

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