Cheap K5: 1986 GMC Jimmy 4×4

The classic lines of the Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy K5 will never go out of style. If you find yourself in the market for one you have your work cut out for you. It seems when searching for these trucks,… more»

California Convertible: 1950 Ford V-8

This unrestored original 1950 Ford convertible, located near Phoenix, AZ, is listed here on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $13,000. For a variety of reasons, Ford Motor Company wasn’t doing well financially in the late 1940’s. Some people… more»

Fire Rescue Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet C-10 K20

Old fire department vehicles continue to appear on eBay with some regularity, indicating there are still vintage workhorses with low miles hiding out in small towns and municipal garages. This 1971 Chevrolet C-10 has just under 40,000 original miles… more»

Hidden Since ’90: 1978 Lamborghini Espada

This Lamborghini Espada has been stored for 20 years in what looks like a shipping container, shortly after receiving a complete engine rebuild to the tune of $40K. It has a colorful ownership history, including being sold new to… more»

So Beautiful Yet So Different: 1936 Ford C10 Phaeton

There were many reasons why we broke away from England during the American Revolution.  One of these was the land itself.  America was so vast and geographically different than the home islands, that it is fair to say that… more»

Mr Blue Sky: 1955 Packard Caribbean

One of the interesting aspects of growing up in Australia was the fact that we saw very few convertibles that hailed from the USA. We received some from the UK such as MGs and Triumphs, but the only US… more»

Rock Solid Rock Hopper: 1974 Toyota FJ40

I don’t know if it’s going to come together just yet, but I’m working on acquiring a new project of the vintage Japanese 4×4 variety. It’s not an FJ40, because those have been far too popular (and expensive) for… more»

Sub-17K Mile 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Built on the Ford Fox platform, the 9th generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1983 and this redesigned, beautifully aerodynamic ‘Bird sat in stark contrast to its 8th generation predecessor (AKA the “Square Bird”).  Ford offered the Turbo Coupe model… more»

1940 Ford + Pontiac + ? = This Snow Monster!

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Andre for alerting us to this…unusual creation! We’re not told much from the ad, either, but you can look at it yourself here on kijiji, where the car is called a “Rat Rod Classic.”… more»

Cheap ‘Cruiser: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Highly recognizable, and an iconic American family cruiser and road trip machine, the Vista Cruiser was the ultimate family hauler. Featuring awesome muscular Cutlass looks that appealed to the dads of the era, with all the storage and views… more»

Life Saver: 1950 Ford Shoebox Survivor

In 1950 Ford was riding the crest of a wave. Their new model introduced in 1949 and destined to remain in production for three model years, was a sales success. This was vitally important for Ford as its success… more»

Great Little Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Coupe

Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»

Needs Some Lovin’ – 1957 Lincoln Premiere

I sat down a while back and worked out that over the years I have managed to clock up over 1,000,000 miles behind the wheel here in Australia. In that time the number of Lincolns of any description that… more»

Eye Of The Tiger: 1990 Diahatsu Rocky

Ever wonder how the Diahatsu Rocky got its name? Sure, like its cousin the Rugged it probably alludes to the type of terrain its creators intended for it to conquer. Still, I like to think it’s a nod to… more»

Low Mileage First Gen: 1978 Honda Civic

It’s not often that you see a forty year old vehicle with only 80,000 miles on the clock. And it’s really not often that you will find an imported economy car with this low of miles. This first generation… more»

Thunderbirds Are Go! 1961 Ford T-Bird 390 V8

When I was a boy growing up in Tasmania in the 1970s, I can remember my father looking at buying a Thunderbird identical to this for our family car. In an era dominated by the Holden Kingswood and Ford… more»

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