Even farmers can feel the need for speed. This pair of Datsun Z-cars have been gathering dust in Washington State barn for close to a decade, but now they must find a new home. Sold only as a pair… more»
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Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1977 Ford V8 Granada
This Mercedes 450.. wait, I mean this Cadillac Seville. No, this is, of course, a 1977 Ford Granada and it was stored in a garage for the last 30 years. This somewhat-sporty-for-1977 Granada is posted on Craigslist in Newington, Connecticut… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Obscure Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
As soon as I have a nice, steady career with a nice, steady paycheck, one of the first collector cars I am going to buy is a 1966-1970 Oldsmobile Toronado. I’ve always admired the technological prowess it had during… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Low-Cost Head Turner: 1975 AMC Pacer
Admittedly, AMCs are not my thing, but I do think they made higher quality vehicles than they got the reputation for. Though very uniquely styled and cool looking, the Pacer was not exactly AMC’s crowning achievement. Designed to look… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 30 Years! 1964 Corvette
After spending 30 years in an Arizona storage building, this Riverside Red 1964 Chevrolet Corvette awaits a new owner. Picture yourself cruising with top down, chiseled hood before you, burbling exhaust behind, giant smile on your face. This specimen of… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 3 Comments
It Runs: 1925 Hudson Essex
At first glance, you might think this is an old Chevy, perhaps a 1925 Chevy Superior. But it is an Essex, a much less common car. Hudson introduced the Essex to compete with Ford and Chevy’s less expensive models…. more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Factory Air: 1973 International 1110 Short Bed
This old pickup listed on craigslist in Galt, California appears to be a very original survivor. This could have been lovingly cared for and been repainted at some time or it could have been a barn find, but there’s no… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
We listed an auction for a SVO Mustang the other day, but some of you said that you’d rather have a V8 in your foxbody. Well, here you go! Throw in a five-speed and a drop top and you… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 Of 90: IMSA-Inspired 1980 Chevrolet Hugger Camaro
OK, first off, a “Hugger Camaro” is a real thing. According to BangShift.com, this regional special model came to life through a collaboration among Jacksonville, Florida Chevrolet dealers, IMSA racer Tom Nehl, Chevrolet’s Special Vehicle Department (SVD), and Camaro… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Tow Rig Candidate: 1982 Chevrolet C30 Silverado
Though summer is nearly over, as an automotive archaeologist, I realize that as the days go by, winter is coming. As the year draws to a close, pretty soon the leaves will fall off of the trees, and with that… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale Sightings • 60 Comments
Could It Be Real? 1994 Lamborghini SE30 Yard Find
Reader John C recently spotted a bright yellow sports car parked in someone’s yard, so he decided to have a closer look. That’s when he realized it was a Lamborghini, or at least it looks like one. To be… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
4,500 Miles from New: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep Cherokees are enjoying a nice spike in value at the moment, largely because their usefulness is being realized by a larger audience and because most examples for sale today have led obviously hard lives. This 2000 Jeep Cherokee… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Fairmont No More: 1981 Ford Durango
The Ford Fairmont, though not exactly terrible, has never been a particularly inspiring car in any of its standard forms. It did lend its Fox platform to the 1979 Mustang, so many have used the interchangeability of Mustang go-fast… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Holiday Survivor: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Although there are many great cars that came out of every decade of the past, there were many nice sedans that came from the mid 1960’s when the “Fin” craze has died down. Remarkably clean and original, this Oldsmobile… more»
Aug 26, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Clear Coat Bandit Strikes Again: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Try as I might, I just cannot understand the clear coating phenomenon. While I am of the opinion that saving any collectible car or truck and getting it back on the road is a noble and worthwhile undertaking, there… more»
Aug 25, 2017 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Project Oldsmobile: First Generation Cutlass F-85
It is always a little irritating to see a car for sale listed as a “barn find” still sitting on the seller’s trailer from when he/she acquired it. However, this seller isn’t a flipper and acquired this car as… more»
