Canada can seem like a magical place to us Yanks—the vast open spaces, the polite, law-abiding citizenry, the handsome young prime minister, Tim Horton’s for some reason—but most magical of all is what happens when you translate a Canadian… more»
Pickup Potential: 1935 Dodge Pickup
I think that a lot of us have been there before. We buy a car as a project and in our mind’s eye we can picture the finished product, a car that we will build our way. Or we… more»
Estate Find: 1990 GMC Showtruck
There’s a growing market for customized vehicles that for years lay dormant. As the tuner cars of a generation begin to grow older, the truly well-done examples that exemplify the spirit of the era will certainly find favor with… more»
Imagination Needed: Jaguar XK 120 Project
On its introduction in 1948 as a showcase for Jaguar’s new XK engine at the London Motor Show, the XK 120 wowed audiences around the world. Everyone that was anyone wanted one of these beautiful new sports cars and… more»
Wiring Nightmare: 1978 Porsche 928
There are few things more upsetting than the thought of investing untold thousands of dollars in a vehicle and then having a catastrophe strike, like a cabin fire or act of God incident. This 1978 928 was lavished with… more»
Two Tired Trucks: 1952 And 1953 Dodge M37s
Sometimes it is not always about what you see, but what you think you see. The possibilities and dreams of making something, being resourceful and having the creativity and ingenuity to fabricate something that no one thought you could…. more»
Military Made: 1941 International M2-4
Antique vehicles are something special in themselves, but military antique vehicles are a whole other niche. While there are many different surplus or decommissioned military made vehicles out there, it is not always easy to make them road worthy…. more»
Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.6-16 Cosworth
This one breaks my heart, the one that’s perpetually obsessed with vintage German super sedans (which is different from the one currently distracted by broken Isuzu Troopers). This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a shadow of its former self,… more»
Big Red: 17K Mile 1977 Ford LTD
The second generation full size LTD was a huge success for Ford. Over 7 million LTD’s were built between ’69 and ’78, all equipped with a V8. Engine sizes ranged from the standard 302 up to the 460, starting… more»
Plenty of Patina: 1962 Dodge Dart 440
Are we past the height of the patina craze yet? Or is this fashionable trend in the world of vintage cars and trucks still going strong? The seller of this 1962 Dodge Dart 440, available here on Craigslist in… more»
As White As Never Seen Snow: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
The Mercury Capri family tree is certainly unique and tracing this car’s lineage reminds me of that genealogy commercial where the guy thinks he’s of German ancestry but finds out he’s actually Scottish. Like the first generation (1970-1977) coupes… more»
Don’t Call If You Don’t Know: Kellison J6
By any account, the sixties were a pretty wild time for gearheads of every variety. The horsepower war between the manufacturers was out of control, the custom car scene took full flight during the decade, it was a glorious… more»
Blank Canvas: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
This Pontiac is advertised for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Hiram, Maine, and comes with a clean title and an asking price of $1,500. This might be a clean canvas for someone to build the car… more»
Double Trouble: 2-for-1 Geo Metro Convertibles
The latest installment of Car and Driver‘s highly entertaining periodic series “Battle of the Beaters” chronicles the editors’ adventures with four Geo Metro hatchbacks, each purchased for between $1,000 and $1,250 and all from the same seller. The thrashing that… more»
Post War Sports Car: 1949 MG TC
Barn Finds reader Bill C has been scouting around and found this wonderful MG TC for us to write about, so my thanks go to Bill C for that. This MG TC is listed for sale here on Craigslist…. more»
Project ‘Vette: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Solid Project Car
It’s always sad when you see a project car come up for sale where the owner has been forced to sell due to ill health. To deal with major health issues is no easy thing, but to deal with… more»





















