While many of the barn finds we come across have rust, we always wonder how much is too much. When is it patina and when it is just serious corrosion? There has been lots of conversation about this already,… more»
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Jul 30, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1959 Abarth 750 Double Bubble Project
Who would have thought that a cheap econo car could be turned into a racing champion? Well, that is what happened when Carlo Abarth got a hold of the tiny Fiat 600. With its finely tuned engine and Zagato… more»
Jul 30, 2013 • For Sale • 5 Comments
$900 1964 Volvo Duett 210 Project
Volvo may be well known for their wagons today, but that wasn’t always the case. In the forties they focused on passenger cars and in 1949 they released a chassis with partial bodywork to appease the coachbuilders. It was… more»
Jul 29, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Fantuzzi Replica: 1959 Ferrari 196S Dino Spyder
Looking at this alloy bodied sports car, it would be easy to believe that this really is one of the rare Ferrari 196S Dino Spyders. After doing some research however, we discovered it is one of twelve replicas built… more»
Jul 28, 2013 • Stories • 11 Comments
The Automotive Archaeologist
If you think you are a good “barn finder” then you need to read about this guy! This story first appeared in Tom Cotter’s iconic The Cobra in the Barn and it is reprinted here with permission. Subscribe to… more»
Jul 26, 2013 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Granny’s Red 1967 Camaro Convertible
Chances are that straight-six powered pony cars don’t get your blood pumping, but we think this 1967 Camaro Convertible has enough going for it to give it some consideration. The little old lady who ordered it, cared for it… more»
Jul 26, 2013 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Grandpa’s Stash
This 1971 Plymouth Fury Sport gets honorable mention, not because of what it is, but because of the number of beer cans stashed on top. Well, that, and the fact that the seller is unloading his grandfather’s collection of… more»
Jul 26, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 15 Comments
Highway Sighting: 1958 Borgward Isabella Coupe
Reader Milton S. just spotted this on the side of the road, “A 1958 Borgward Isabella coupe, found in the weeds along Highway 47 in Vernonia, Oregon. I had one back in 1965, a fun car to drive with… more»
Jul 25, 2013 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Storage Unit 1957 Corvette Fuelie
Few cars conjure up the emotions and imagery that the first generation Corvette does, for many it is the first sports car they ever dreamt of owning. One of the rarest and most sought after of early Corvettes has… more»
Jul 24, 2013 • Stories • 6 Comments
25k Mile 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
It has been mentioned before that estate sales can be great places to find cars and reader Andrew N. has just proved that point once again. This one-owner 1967 Plymouth Sports Fury convertible is claimed to be completely original… more»
Jul 24, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1966 Lotus Cortina Survivor
Before the M3, there was the Lotus Cortina. It was one of the first high-performance sports sedans built for racing and it predated the M3 by 22 years. Most were used on the track, but somehow this particular MK1… more»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Start Your Own MG Salvage Yard
Update 7/24/13 – The listing appears to have been removed. That’s 3 submissions in a row from Jim. He’s on a roll today! These MGs came from the seller’s cousin’s Alabama estate. Supposedly he had over 50 MGs, but… more»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V6 Conversion: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT
The 3500GT was the car that kept Maserati afloat in the 60s and helped establish its reputation as a manufacturer of fine gran tourers. Up until that point Maser had focused on their racing efforts, but the coffers needed… more»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Wacky Wagon: 1967 SAAB 95
When reader Jm S. found this 1967 SAAB 95, he thought it would make a nice companion to the ’66 96 we featured the other day. We have to agree. This one needs some help, but most of the mechanicals… more»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1960 MGA Coupe Project
Some people were not very happy when MG switched from the pre-war looks of the T-series cars to the modern curves of the MGA. Much of the drive-train was carried over from the old car, but the new exterior… more»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Six Instead of Four: 1968 Triumph TR250
Update 7/22/13 – This TR250 just popped up on eBay again. It sold back in December for $13,200 and is now located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Apparently there was a little more rust then the new owner had originally thought…. more»
