Viable Project? 1973 Lotus Europa

Viable project candidate or yard art? That is the question facing the new owner of this 1973 Lotus Europa. The list of work required to return it to active service is as long as your arm…and my arm, for… more»

No Reserve Black Plate: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

In a previous article, I described the Chevrolet Corvair as one of the most significant new models to emerge in post-war America. I based my belief on the company’s “clean” sheet design approach, and the same could be argued… more»

63,000 Miles and in Mint Condition: 1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback

It is almost impossible not to mention fire when you talk about Ford Pintos.  They go together like peas and carrots it seems.  The fire issue was addressed after Ford was dragged kicking and screaming into court, but this… more»

Survivor Swede! 1968 Saab 96

When was the last time that you spied a Saab 96 in this condition? (Actually, when was the last time you happened upon a Saab 96 in any condition – unless, of course, you own one). A pretty common… more»

Ready to Restore? 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 Hardtop

Finding an affordable classic Mopar project candidate that is essentially solid and has a V8 under the hood is becoming challenging. However, they are out there if an enthusiast is willing to be patient. This 1967 Dodge Coronet 440… more»

90K Mile Plain Jane: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

Back in the olden days, if you were looking for a new car you scanned the classifieds.  All of the local dealers would have sale ads that invariably featured a car so devoid of options that no sane person… more»

Four On The Floor! 1964 Pontiac Catalina

UPDATE 01/09/2024: Some sellers will immediately relist a car following an unsuccessful sale, but others will leave things as they assess the best time to make another attempt. This 1964 Pontiac Catalina falls into the second category. We last… more»

Bare Exotic: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E

Ferrari has produced a few 2+2 models during its illustrious history, and the styling of some has been better than others. One of the more successful was the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E because the company extended the coupe’s wheelbase… more»

Hook up the Trailer! 1979 Ford F-350 Custom 4×4

Walking into a showroom and driving away in a vehicle ideal for towing or off-road adventures is irresistible for some, and such vehicles provide all the bells and whistles to make such undertakings enjoyable and comfortable. However, that approach… more»

Ready To Recommision: 1974 Javelin

We all know what’s happened to classic car prices of late, so it’s encouraging to say that here’s what looks like an inexpensive California car ready to recommission into a driver. It’s a 1974 AMC Javelin coupe, and it… more»

Cheap Wheels! 1973 Bradley GT

Who doesn’t remember the dune buggy/kit car craze of the 1960s and 1970s? Bradley Automotive was one of the big players in that space and is said to have built 6,000 kits or complete cars during their heyday. Perhaps… more»

1 of 1 million: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

One of the milestones from the 1965 model year was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. The second was the Chevrolet Impala selling more than one million units for the first (and only) time. This Impala Sport Coupe looks… more»

Update: 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Race Car

UPDATE – This somewhat historic 1958 Goggomobil TS400 is for sale again, this time with an asking price of less than half of what it was back in May of 2016 when we saw it here on Barn Finds…. more»

27k Mile Garage Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

Launched in 1965, Satellite was the top trim level of the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. It became the moniker for the series in 1971 and held that role through 1974 after which the Fury name moved over to the B-bodies…. more»

Stash of Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers!

Some auto collectors migrate to a specific kind of vehicle, such as pony cars. Others to a specific type of automobile, like muscle cars. And there are the ones who want as many of a specific make of car… more»

Six-Cylinder Project: 1969 MGC GT

Compared to its brother the MGB, the MGC is a harder car to find these days. While more than a half million MGBs were built between 1962 and 1980, just 9,000 MGCs were produced in 1967-69. The main difference?… more»

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