While there are any number of cars you can buy cheaply, the age-old question is this: should you? Despite many of us seemingly adopting a negative attitude about the true costs of ownership for some types of speciality vehicles,… more»
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Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Number Fifty-One With a Bullet: Studebaker Champion Convertible
Does this classify as a fat-fender car? Or a “shoe box”? It’s kind of both, really. This 1951 Studebaker Champion convertible is listed on eBay, and as of this writing, has about 4 days left to go. It has… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Possible Survivor: 1930 Essex Challenger
Essex is not a familiar name to a lot of people, but when this car was built it was actually a Hudson, the third best selling car in America behind Chevy and Ford. Essex was an affordable and durable… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Anglo-Italian-American! 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Combine Italian styling, British interior and detailing, and a honking great big American V8, and you have what should have been a recipe for success. While the Jensen Interceptor has its aficionados, most folks don’t even know what one… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
When Have You Seen One? 1964 Comet Wagon
Here’s a California wagon (ok, at least it was last licensed in California) with relatively minor rust and a reasonable starting bid (yes, there is a reserve). It’s a 1964 Mercury Comet wagon, and it’s now located in Broomfield, Colorado…. more»
Feb 1, 2017 • Events For Sale • 58 Comments
Over 700 Barn Finds Up For Grabs!
Until just yesterday I hadn’t ever heard of a Ron Hackenberger, but thanks to reader Wade G, it’s probably a name I will remember for years to come! You see, Mrs. Hackenberg has spent his life amassing an incredible… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original: 1928 DeSoto Six Sedan
Chrysler introduced the DeSoto in 1928 as a medium class car to compete with other car makers. It was very successful, selling over 80,000 cars. This DeSoto listed on eBay is described as a survivor, but it has not… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Plainly Muscle: 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It’s plain for all to see, how original this 1964 Oldsmobile is. Wearing what looks like original color and paint, and dog-dish or “poverty” wheel covers, this car stands proudly awaiting its next new owner. The asking price is… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rusty But Cheap: 1973 Honda N600
For a hot minute, I was convinced one of these tiny Hondas would be in my garage come the end of summer. Barn Finds actually had one listed as part of a collection of vehicles up for grabs, but I bid… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
On The Road After 20 Years: First Year Triumph TR7
Wearing a half-wink look that unfortunately can be a common ailment of the model (I know just where to jiggle the relay under the hood to make the lights move when this happens), this first year Triumph TR7 is… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restoration Ready: 1964 Riviera Garage Find
While this 1964 Buick Riviera looks a little neglected now, at one point in time it was a cherished automobile–and it could be again. The car is located in Bristol, Indiana and is listed for sale here on eBay,… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Green With EV: 1968 Karmann Ghia
This has got to be one of the coolest electric car conversion I have seen. It’s a 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, a very lightweight and fun-to-drive car to begin with, and as an electric vehicle is surely an interesting… more»
Feb 1, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Sad Ol Lady: 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III
One can just imagine how grand this old Rolls once was. It’s listed on eBay and appears to be a project abandoned before much progress was made. It needs complete, expensive restoration inside and out. One can only guess how this Rolls, once the… more»
Jan 31, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Make A Date: 1950 Oldsmobile 88
In 1949 Oldsmobile introduced its new “88” model by adding its powerful new overhead valve 303 CID V-8 to the smaller, relatively lightweight GM B-body. Some consider the Olds 88 to be the first muscle car, though doubtless that… more»
Jan 31, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Solid And Affordable: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
How often have you heard “don’t judge a book by its cover” or “looks can be deceiving”? Well despite this Chrysler’s appearance, this car is a smooth operator needing some brake work. Even the air conditioning system is still… more»
Jan 31, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Prewar Style: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe
For most car manufacturers, including Ford and Chevy, 1948 was the last model year before new post war styling was introduced. This design was actually introduced in 1941, with only a few being produced in 1942. Full scale production… more»
