Argentinian Import: 1931 Ford Model A Phaeton Convertible

While it was initially listed as a 1931 model, the owner of this Model A Phaeton has gone to some considerable trouble to explain that it is actually a 1930 model, but has been titled as a 1931 model…. more»

See The USA Part Two: 1940 Plymouth Coupe

If you read my previous story, See The USA Part One: 1935 Plymouth, then you are aware of my goofy idea to purchase a prewar coupe, complete some period modifications, and head off across America.  Given that my bank… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1976 MG Midget

While it may not be the biggest, flashiest, or most powerful sports car to have worn the MG badge, the Midget is one fun little car, and its low power output encourages drivers to be more involved in the… more»

M-Code Big Block: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440

One aspect of the American car industry that I’ve always admired, particularly during the 1960s and early 1970s, is the sheer variety of engines that manufacturers chose to stuff under the hoods of various models. The 1969 Dodge Dart… more»

Collectible Cache: 1923 Ford Model T Truck

The owner of this 1923 Model T Truck has chosen to sell the vehicle to pay for his daughter’s college education. While details on the vehicle are a bit sketchy, it does appear to be a fairly solid candidate… more»

Questionable Mods: 1988 BMW M3

Despite seeming like every BMW E30 M3 has been found and posted on eBay for ridiculous asking prices, some cars remind us that the earliest generation of the M3 was at one time a used tuner car. This 1988… more»

Rust-Free Fintail: 1966 Mercedes 190

This classic Mercedes-Benz 190 – otherwise known as a “fintail” – is a California black plate car that appears to be for sale by a late-model used car dealer. It shows signs of being a stalled restoration project and… more»

Graphics Gone: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

This 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car replica has clearly fallen on hard times. With much of its paint gone and the original engine seized, there’s not much here than a shell at this point with a Recaro… more»

Daily Driver: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

For whatever reason, I’ve been coming back around to the Chevy Nova as an ideal starter classic car. From my youth, I can still remember how commonplace they were, just a cheap beater that was often spotted in neglected… more»

Stored Since The 70s: 1935 Plymouth Coupe

Nobody is better at perusing classified ads for cars and dreaming up ways to squander what little money I have to purchase them.  To justify the (usually) imaginary purchase, I assign a certain role for each car to play. … more»

Ultimate Sleeper Wagon! 1971 Chevrolet Vega

I’ve always dreamed about buying an “un-cool” old car or truck, dropping in a massive powerplant and creating the ultimate sleeper. Imagine you are in your new Challenger or Shelby Mustang and pull up to this 1971 Vega at… more»

Sitting Since ’81: 1958 Chevrolet Apache Pickup

Decisions, decisions. Just what to do with this ’58 Apache is the big question. The new owner could drive it as it is, or restore it, or customize it, or use it as a rat rod project. There are… more»

Stored for 40 Years: 1936 Plymouth Coupe

The long trunk on this Plymouth P-2, Two-Passenger Coupe gives it a svelte look which really seems at odds with its position within the sales structure of the day. The P-2 was a low-priced Plymouth and was designed as… more»

Short Bed Survivor: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup

While there were many advantages to growing up in Australia, one of the great disadvantages was the fact that we rarely saw any of the American pickups on our roads. I always thought that this was a shame because… more»

Solid Investment? 1963 Jaguar XK-E Roadster

When you get to the bottom of this article and see the price that has been set for this Jaguar XK-E Roadster, it may make your eyes water, but the simple fact is that Series I XK-Es are one… more»

Texas Ranch Hand: 1969 Ford Bronco Sport

With the prices of first-generation Ford Broncos continuing to be strong, they seem to be coming out of the woodwork almost daily.  We’ve featured several of them for sale here on Barn Finds and they usually bring amazing money. This… more»

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