Japanese sports cars are hot right now, especially the rare Toyota 2000GT. Perfect ones sell for about $1 million these days. Much more affordable are the Datsun Roadsters, which were made in far greater numbers than the 2000GT, so… more»
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Jan 14, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Package Deal
That phrase, “Happy wife, happy life” didn’t come about by accident. Somewhere out there, a man learned that if his significant other was content with his behavior and actions, the quality of life that followed would be worth the… more»
Jan 14, 2015 • For Sale • 42 Comments
4X4 With A View: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer
Ever since I drove my first miles in our family’s bright orange 1971 AMC Hornet Sportabout, I’ve had a soft spot for Hornets, Concords, and Eagles. This has to be the most exotic variant of the type, with both… more»
Jan 14, 2015 • For Sale • 3 Comments
2015 Barn Finds Calendar!
It may be late, but I think everyone will agree that this year’s calendar was well worth the wait! It’s printed on high quality paper and spiral bound so it should hold up well on your garage wall this… more»
Jan 14, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Treasure Island Hackney: 1957 Beardmore Taxi
“Hackney Carriage” is the official term used for London’s famous taxis. From the 1950’s to the 80’s, these black retro-styled cabs made up much of London’s traffic, although almost all of them were Austin FX3’s and FX4’s. Over 75,000… more»
Jan 14, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Will Someone Help This Desperate German?
I can remember the first time I paid serious attention to a BMW. It was in the late 1970’s, shortly after I moved to a new city where there was a BMW dealer that had just started up in… more»
Jan 13, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Woodie Coupe: 1950 Chrysler Newport T&C
When I think of woodies I instantly think of wagons, but there were a few non-wagon cars that combined wood and steel. This 1950 Chrysler Newport Town & Country is one of the best examples of a woodie that… more»
Jan 13, 2015 • For Sale • 17 Comments
35 Year Slumber: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL
When we receive submissions from sellers of vehicles, it usually helps us paint a better picture of why a vintage vehicle is on the market. Those stories take many forms, and in the case of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL,… more»
Jan 13, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
A Trio Of Big ’70S Mustangs
Let’s assume for a moment you are a fan of the largest Mustangs Ford ever built, the 1971-1973 versions. Today, if you’re in North Carolina like I am, you have a plethora of choices with three finds available right… more»
Jan 13, 2015 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rusty Gold: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Being a fan of all things oddball, I just can’t resist a Studebaker barn find. Of all the great American brands to have ever built cars, Studebaker made some of the most unusually fantastic ones. Not only were they… more»
Jan 12, 2015 • For Sale • 30 Comments
356 Alternative: 1962 Karmann Ghia Convertible
The VW Karmann Ghia is one of those cars that has always fascinated me. It offers decent looks paired with the durable engineering to be expected of a VW. But to be honest that isn’t really what fascinates me… more»
Jan 12, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Full Of Goats: 1964 Pontiac GTO
This sight should get any car hunter’s blood going. A real barn with real muscle cars inside – 3 Pontiac GTOs to be exact! Apparently a GM engineer started collecting cars right around the time the fuel crisis hit…. more»
Jan 12, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fearless Frenchie: 1961 Citroën ID-19
The cars that tend to catch our eyes often fall into two categories: specimens that are destined for curator-like care to ensure their history is preserved, and long-forgotten projects that neither run nor drive and often have more than… more»
Jan 12, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two Tone Longroof: 1970 Mercury Monterey Wagon
Anyone around my age (50) remembers trips in massive wagons. Although my family was one of the few that didn’t have one, I remember being in the rear of a Country Squire, Kingswood, and a Vista Cruiser, all owned… more»
Jan 11, 2015 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The One to Buy: 1973 Opel GT
If you’re going to buy a project car, there’s a school of thought that says you should buy the best one you can find and not spend years fixing it up. I rarely follow this advice, which is partially… more»
Jan 10, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Runs And Drives: 1956 Hudson Hornet
Usually the scariest aspect of a barn find is that the mechanical condition is a complete unknown. Often engines are seized, and rarely does a true barn find run and drive. With a face only a mother could love,… more»
