On a recurring basis, I question why I drive an old M3 around the pothole-plagued city I call home. Then, I wonder why I choose to deal with a car that eats steering racks, window motors and seems to… more»
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Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust Never Sleeps: Black Hills Auction
This big car and parts auction is not anything like the Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction from a couple years ago, but thanks to reader Jim S., some of us here are pretty excited about this July 30th event coming up… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Will Go Up: Tennessee Alfa Collection
Several Barn Finds readers have flagged an impressive collection of Alfa Romeo cars and parts here on craigslist in recent days, so thanks to readers Olaf E. and Chevy55 for bringing this find to our attention. While all of the vehicles… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1959 MGA Twin Cam Barn Find
This is another one of those unicorns in the British car world. With dual overhead camshafts, four wheel disc brakes and Dunlop knock off disc wheels, this certainly wasn’t a normal MGA. Unfortunately due to teething problems that have… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Only 142 Left? 1966 Ford 7 Litre 4-Speed Garage Find
Over the two years from 1966 to 1967, Ford produced a little over 12,000 “7-Litres.” Based on the full-size Galaxie but featuring special badging, either a 427 or 428 V8 and many special features, the 7-Litre was billed as… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Holmes Wrecker: 1949 Studebaker 2R17 Wrecker
You, you.. Holmes Wrecker, you! This very cool and stylish truck is a 1949 Studebaker 2R17 with a Holmes 515 Traffic Master Wrecker on the business end of it. It’s in Cadillac, Michigan, which is somewhat coincidental and if… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Forbidden Fruit: 1987 Renault Alpine GTA
As it’s now become a bit easier to import machinery previously forbidden in the U.S., all sorts of interesting vehicles have begun popping up for sale. One of my favorites has to be this 1987 Renault Alpine GTA here on eBay,… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fin’tastic Fleetwood: 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood
Here’s a beauty, it’s a 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood and it’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It looks pretty nice, no? It’s listed on eBay with a price of $6,900 and nine full days left to get your shipper, and your… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Special Order: Ford Gran Torino Sport Fastback
Special order cars typically go one of two ways: loaded to the hilt with the good stuff or wierdly-equipped with features that add little value. Fortunately, this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport fastback here on eBay seems to fall into the former category,… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pair of Scare: 1969 & 1970 Suzuki T500 Titans
Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this tip! Here is a pair of bikes, 1969 & 1970 Suzuki T500 Titans, that will both need restoration. They’re in the Gem City – Dayton, Ohio – and are listed on eBay with a… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Location, Location, Location: $2k 1968 Porsche 912
So, tell me the truth — even though you may not be a Porsche fan, if you were offered this solid-appearing 1968 Porsche 912 for $2,000, you wouldn’t pause for a moment, would you? I know I wouldn’t, except… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Esprit De Pontiac: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Some of you may remember the great James Garner as the star of the television show, The Rockford Files. Garner was a renowned car guy, and the car his character drove was an important part of the show. If… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Ultimate Journey: 1987 Lotus Esprit HCI
I have to give this seller a hand of applause! You see they live in Eagle River, Alaska and once made the 300 mile trip from Anchorage to Valdez and got caught in a snow storm in this turbo charged Lotus…. more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
ROI Potential: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The seller of this rusty, rough 1971 VW Karmann Ghia here on eBay claims that the value for such vehicles has shot up 50% over the last few months. I don’t follow the air-cooled market that closely, but I don’t think prices… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale Sightings • 24 Comments
Car Show Oddball Sighting
This past Saturday, my wife and I went out for a nice lunch date and just accidentally happened across a car show taking place at a park right next to the restaurant I had suggested for lunch. It was… more»
Jun 13, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 Of 1,377: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was an option package for the LeMans which featured a Trans Am Shaker Hood, multi-colored striping, and a couple of high performance engine options. Of the 1,377 built, most received the 200 horsepower W72 version… more»
