Like many of you, I’ve been “wantin’ a Monte” for a long time. In fact, these desires go back to when I was a kid, the original Monte Carlos were used cars, and I thought they’d take off in… more»
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Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Time For A Safari? 1973 VW Thing
If you were going to take a safari, where would you go? I’d go somewhere warm and dry, but the person who took this 1973 VW Safari—I mean, “Thing,” for the US market—has chosen another path, a leafy abode… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Drive It While You Fix It: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was Pontiac’s variation on the Chevy Camaro which had been conceived to do battle with the successful new Ford Mustang. Because they shared the same platform, the Firebird and Camaro were on the same production cycle, 1967-69… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nova Alternative: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile needed a compact car in the 1970s, so it jumped on the Chevy Nova bandwagon. Just as Pontiac had done with the Ventura/Phoenix and Buick and Buick with the Apollo/Skylark. Sure, some of the sheet metal was different,… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Well-Preserved Original: 1963 Jeep Wagoneer
From Kaiser Motors, American Motors Corporation (AMC), Chrysler, and now Stellantis, the Jeep Wagoneer has been made since late 1962 for the 1963 model year, with a three-decade hiatus from the early 90s until recently. The seller has this… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Recently Updated! 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1
This sporty early Z car spent its early days in the island paradise of Hawaii. The never-restored classic shows minor rust and imperfections, and recently enjoyed a bounty of new parts and a transmission swap to a manual gearbox…. more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
RS SS Combo Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro gave the Ford Mustang a run for its money with 700,000 copies sold in three years. Which was quite an accomplishment since AMC, Mercury, and Pontiac all joined the circus between 1967 and 1969. This… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Highly Optioned Project: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
The Monte Carlo moniker was only a year old when the 1971 cars arrived, but right from the get-go Chevrolet offered a Super Sport package, and fortunately for buyers, it was a good one. The seller calls his SS… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Grandpa’s Workhorse: 1952 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
What is it with me and trucks. So many examples still wear the evidence of years of work, punctuated by the styling signatures of long ago. Is it possible to be glamorous and practical at the same time? I… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Supercharged Six! 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
The Manhattan was a top-end car with Frazer badging built by Kaiser-Frazer after World War II. Production of Frazer-branded cars ceased in 1951 and the Manhattan then became a Kaiser product (but as the same car). In 1954, the… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean 1978 Porsche 928
Once upon a time, Porsche was struggling. The 911 wasn’t selling as well as they’d hoped, and they needed a replacement. This actually happened a few times throughout the history of Porsche, but perhaps one of the most famous… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 40 Years! 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
The 1970 Dodge Dart incorporated one significant change regarding engine choices over the previous year’s model, as the option to equip your ’70 Dart Swinger with a 383 was nixed over the company’s apparent concerns that it might interfere… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Up on Jacks: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro was built throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s. Changes were generally small from year to year except when it came to bumpers and fascias, fore and aft. All Detroit cars were… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Update: 64k Mile 1954 Lincoln Capri Barn Find
UPDATE – This 1954 Lincoln Capri is for sale again, three-and-a-half years after being shown here on Barn Finds back in June 2020. This mechanically refreshed former barn find is posted here on craigslist in the great city of… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
It has been said many times that a vehicle is only original once. Yet, many enthusiasts looking to make a vehicle “their own”. The new owner of this 1987 Chrysler Conquest can do just that. While this low mileage… more»
