While going to College in Wyoming I would make the 8 block journey from my small apartment to campus and each time I made the trip I would walk past a wonderful looking Saab Sonett. Each time I went… more»
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Dec 29, 2014 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Field of Dreams in South Dakota
Now that we are based in Boise, I’m not sure I will be able to make my annual pilgrimage to South Dakota to visit family and hunt for old cars. Although Jim S came across a field of dreams,… more»
Dec 29, 2014 • Stories • 26 Comments
Reader Find: Papa’s Ol’ Ghia
Update Dec 29, 2014 – Brian promised himself that he would get his grandfather’s Karmann Ghia back on the road by Christmas and I’m excited to report that not only did he get it back on the road for… more»
Dec 29, 2014 • For Sale • 30 Comments
A Tale of a Boat Tail: 1972 Buick Riviera
When Buick introduced the radically styled “boat tail” Riviera for 1971, America’s car buyers collectively gasped. A Bill Mitchell-driven throwback to the 1930’s, it had been a long time since a new car had appeared with a rear end… more»
Dec 28, 2014 • Stories What's In Your Barn? • 30 Comments
What’s In Pat L’s Barn?
Barn Finds reader Pat L just sent in a photo of his barn (garage) and I was impressed by the contents. He has a nice little collection of classic sports cars going and is still married! Lets see who… more»
Dec 28, 2014 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Five Barn Find Bugeyes
If the 356 we just featured was too rich for your blood, then may I suggest this package of five Austin-Healey Sprites instead. The little Bugeye may not have the prestige of a Porsche, but it is still one… more»
Dec 27, 2014 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1963 Porsche 356 for $5,500
With all the rusty Porsches that we have watched sell for big money lately, I figured this one at least deserved a mention. Other cars in this sort of shape would have already been stripped of all useful parts… more»
Dec 27, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fordor Sedan with Overdrive: 1954 Ford Customline
Looking over the 1954 Ford brochure, the Customlines fit nicely between the Mainline (base model) and the Crestline (top model), offering some upscale features without being too ostentatious. This diamond in the rough that was last licensed in 1971… more»
Dec 26, 2014 • For Sale • 30 Comments
All American Sports Car: 1954 Corvette
When Chevrolet began developing the Corvette, they set out to create an all American Sports car. They knew it needed to handle better than anything else America had to offer, but still have all the looks and style Americans… more»
Dec 26, 2014 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Pair of Amazons: 1967 & 1968 Volvo 122’s
The Volvo Amazon has always intrigued me, although not enough to buy one (yet). Extremely tough, with pleasing lines and robust mechanicals, I know many enthusiasts see these as great daily drivers, historic rally cars and just fun to… more»
Dec 25, 2014 • Stories • 23 Comments
Bob’s 1957 Corvette Road Racer
The other day one of our readers sent in some photos of a Corvette race car in hopes of tracking down more details of its history. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to dig up much, but Bob was still kind… more»
Dec 25, 2014 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rivieria Spider: 1964 Fiat 600 Vignale
For a long time I hid the fact that I was a sucker for Fiats. When I would admit to owning one I was usually greeted with a statement such as, “I owned one of those, worst car I… more»
Dec 24, 2014 • Events Stories • 20 Comments
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the garage Not a creature was stirring, well maybe a mouse… The Amazon was nestled all snug in its bed, While visions of road rallies danced in our heads; And the… more»
Dec 24, 2014 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Foreshadowing Four: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
Ford has been making a big hubbub about their new four-cylinder turbo equipped Mustang that was just released. Automotive journalists have praised it, but some enthusiasts have voiced concern that perhaps the original pony car has lost its way…. more»
Dec 24, 2014 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Splitty Surprise: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
I’m a big fan of owning cars from early in factory production runs. There’s something special to me about knowing that a vehicle has survived the test of time and potentially incorporates some unique features that didn’t carry over… more»
Dec 24, 2014 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Land Yacht: 1973 Lincoln Continental
5,231 pounds! That’s a lot of 1970’s materials in one car! But if you wanted to cruise in style in a FoMoCo sedan at that time, you couldn’t do better than this. Complete with 1970’s color scheme, original wheel… more»
