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Pre-Passat: 1973 Volkswagen 412 Wagon

Here’s a nearly forgotten link in Volkswagen’s transition from its air-cooled halcyon days to its mainstream modern form: the Type 4. The Type 4—otherwise known as the 411 in 1971 and 1972 and the 412 in ’73 and ’74—remained… more»

Ready To Ramble: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster

Ready to ramble where ever you please, this sweet little Ford Model A Roadster is a great entryway into a prewar classic. Having received extensive work and a freshly rebuilt engine, this Model A is a nice condition driver… more»

Made In Metal Shop! Mercedes-Benz 540K Body

Mercedes-Benz’s elegant Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster communicates power and elegance, combining vehicle and art in a timeless design that forever illuminates the manufacturer’s storied name. Challenge today’s top designers and equip them with the latest 3D computer tools, and the… more»

Is This 38 Special? 1952 Willys M38A1

An old soldier not quite yet ready to retire is this ex-military 1952 Willys M38A1 or Willys MD that is on auction here on eBay in Terre Haute, Indiana at a current bid of $610.00 with five days to… more»

Italian Job: Pair Of 1960 Autobianchi Bianchinas

Anyone that’s restored or renovated an old car knows the value of having a parts car or two, especially if it’s something obscure or low production. In America, automakers don’t come much more obscure than Autobianchi, but you can… more»

Mixed Signals: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

By 1971, muscle cars in America were beginning to wind down. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo offered an SS option in its first two years. But the Monte Carlo itself was going after a different market than muscle cars. It… more»

Confusing Concept: 1947 Frazer Pickup

If this car looks familiar to our regular Barn Finds readers it’s because we have featured it before. Scotty G wrote this article about this car in November 2017. I considered not writing a second article about it but… more»

Wonder From Down Under: 1972 Datsun 240Z

This rather sad looking Datsun 240Z is listed for sale here on eBay. It is offered with a clear title, and the seller has listed it with a starting bid of $5,500, but at this stage, there are no… more»

Ready to Go: 1931 Ford Model A

This really nice looking 1931 Ford Model A is listed for sale here on eBay. Offered with a clear title, it is located in Stanley, Virginia. So far there have been 26 bids on this little beauty which has… more»

Cloaking Corvette: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 9/1/18 – This Corvette has been relisted here on eBay with a dollar starting bid and no reserve. That’s more like it! FROM 8/19/18 – If you are looking for a master of disguise, this is not it. Or… more»

Rough Rider: 1953 Dodge M37 Truck

Looking back, it is staggering to think about how much the United States spent on the military during the Cold War.  To keep communism at bay, we needed everything from jungle boots to fleets of nuclear bombers.  Somewhere in… more»

Hiding In The Undergrowth: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

I don’t think that there is a much sadder sight than to see a once elegant and luxurious car being left to languish in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, that is the fate that has befallen this 1957 Eldorado. Listed… more»

Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC AMX

Motor Trend magazine described the 1970 AMX fitted with the 390ci engine as “the best version yet of this blend of muscle car and sports car.” If you want to experience the best version, then you will find this… more»

Road Going Millennium Falcon: 1972 Chrysler Newport

Like manna from heaven, the classifieds have been filling up with seventies land yachts.  Often requiring their own zip codes, these enormous seventies sedans harken back to a time when gas was cheap, TV and movies were actually entertaining,… more»

Big Compact: 1959 Rambler American Super

The term compact car had the same meaning in the 1950s but the results didn’t seem quite as dramatic as they do today. This 1959 Rambler American Super was a compact car and yet it looks big compared to… more»

Turbo Buick V-6 Inside: 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Back in the seventies and early eighties, GM was trying to consolidate a dizzying array of engine options down to a manageable level.  Nearly every division had a few of their own engines, and a lot of them were… more»

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