Spring fever is hitting hard here in the Midwest, although having temperatures in the 50s and 60s in February was highly unusual and the snow went away a few weeks earlier than usual. Even though I drive 40,000+ miles… more»
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Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Save These Classics! Pick ‘N Pull Project Vehicles
One of my biggest gripes about any number of self-service salvage yards is that they allow good project cars to go directly to scrap. There’s never a chance to “save” a car before it goes into the rows of… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 Wagon!
Station wagons have clearly been gaining interest in the collector car world, especially high performance wagons. It makes sense, they didn’t build many, as most were just basic family transportation. Well this Chevelle Wagon wasn’t necessarily built to be… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Family Classic: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
We have Barn Finds reader Clarke B. to thank for turning us on to this neat find! This 1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon has only traveled 85,849 miles and has obviously been much loved for those 33 years. It’s… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Starting Point: 1960 Austin Healey 3000
After spending 30 years with the current owner, this Austin Healey 3000 project is available to the next person who has the time, money, and space to complete it. Described as un-rusty, this 3000 has some rust, but is very… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 67 Comments
Riverbank Find: 1956 VW High Roof Panel Bus
Imagine kayaking down a river in Alaska and spotting an abandoned “split window” VW bus on the river bank. The bank was eroding away and the bus was headed into the river, but the kayaker was a determined devotee of all… more»
Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Possible Z/28? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This Camaro was recently pulled out of horse barn. The seller was told that it was originally a 396-equipped car, but some evidence suggests that it may actually be a very desirable Z/28 model. There’s a 4-speed transmission in… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Fordillac: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
I hope the next owner of this 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60 Special custom limousine has a lonnnnng garage. This super custom limo is listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $7,500 or you can make… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Coulda Had a V8: 1982 AMC Spirit
Although the recipe was basically the same, the Spirit always strikes me as a wholly different car compared to the Gremlin it replaced. Perhaps it was because the Gremlin was so polarizing as a design and the Spirit seemed subdued… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Serious Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Here’s an awesome project for the bowtie fans! This Hugger Orange Chevelle SS has a 396 V8 and a close-ratio 4-speed. Doesn’t get much better than that! Unfortunately, this one has also seen better days. It’s has been ridden hard… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 26 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb
Knowing exactly what to do with a find can be a bit a challenge sometimes, at least when it’s something like Tom’s Mercedes. You see, it runs and drives, but it has rust and other issues that need to… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Awfully Inexpensive? 1952 MG TD for $2,450
For a buy it now price of only $2,450, you won’t find many other rust free body MGTDs around. The red primer has been sprayed over what was left of the original white paint, and you can see there… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 19 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Seventy-five wasn’t exactly the best year for the Corvette. Power was at an all time low. The Stingray body still looked good though so perhaps this drivetrainless project is the perfect place to start if you’re wanting to build your dream Vette. You… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Grandma’s Benz: 1997 Mercedes C280
If you’re in the market for a used Benz, the you need to know that the best ones seem to always be owned by little old ladies. At least ones with money and good eyesight. This particular car appears to… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Engine Choice? 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
It’s hard to believe how successful Ford Motor Company was in the early-1900s. The Model T was such a runaway success that it was truly life-changing for a few million people who bought their first gas-powered car. This 1930… more»
Mar 21, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Benz: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE was sitting for years, according to the seller. They also say “barn find sit 10 years”, so for some period of time it was apparently in some sort of storage facility somewhere. In any case, it… more»
