The Packard Six was one of the company’s two main product lines offered between World War I and II. The other was the Packard Eight and both automobiles got their names from the engines found “under the bonnet.” From… more»
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Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
383 V8 Barn Find: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Things can change quickly in the automotive world. After debuting in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner, sales of the car quickly peaked at 82,000 units in 1969. Two years later, they could barely sell more than 14,000 of the… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
455/4-Speed Barn Find: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM dealers back in 1973, with several of the brand’s popular models getting a fresh new body, which included the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Some great news was that the 4-4-2 package could still… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
326 V8 Upgrade: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
Pontiac got into the compact car business in 1961 with the Tempest. Unlike most of the competitors in the field, the Tempest used a rear transaxle and 4-wheel independent suspension. This gave the car a nearly equal split in… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Long-Door Project: 1954 Triumph TR2
In my teenage years, my life goal was to own a fleet of small British and Italian cars; because life is whimsical, however, I now have a fleet of American cars instead. Despite the chasm between my young dreams… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Paint? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
There’s no denying that a collector car with a roof rack opens up a world of options; no longer is your luggage confined to the inside of your vehicle, and there’s a lot of freedom in that knowledge. Unfortunately,… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn Find: 1982 Aquila GT
The Aquila GT kit car amounts to an automotive Rorschach test. Some see Bricklin in its lines, some see Lamborghini, or BMW M1. I see Pantera, until the gullwing doors open. Whatever you see, the Aquila GT was the… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored 60 Years: Pair of 1950s Kaiser Manhattans
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was founded after World War II as another independent automaker whose goal was to do battle with the giants of the industry. Due to pent-up demand after the war, K-F should have done well, but the “Big… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Great Deal for this Manual 1980 BMW 320i!
As the market continues to price out many of our favorite classics, it is prudent to consider the next “Big Thing” and see if you can get your hands on one before the price reaches the dreaded unobtanium level…. more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pasha Interior: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 will forever be the entry point to owning a model from one of Germany’s most storied companies. This also means it will remain cheap in perpetuity. However, the one exception is the turbocharged variant known as… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
318 V8 Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the 1960s muscle cars that brought traffic into dealer showrooms. From a peak of 82,000 units built and sold in 1969, the car was a mirror image of its former self by… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
Oct 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 MGB GT
The MGB Roadster is an icon in the world of British sports cars, but its hard-topped brother, the GT, never quite garnered the same love here in the States. It’s a shame, as they are a fantastic sports car… more»
