Growing up only a few hours from South Dakota and having family in the Black Hills area meant spending many a weekend in South Dakota. I still remember fondly driving around as a family looking at all the old… more»
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Dec 11, 2014 • For Sale • 17 Comments
California Kissed: 1969 Chevy Corvette
When I bought my M3, I really didn’t think too much about it being from San Diego. At that point, I just needed the car and shipping it seemed like a logistical nightmare. But, the price was right and… more»
Dec 10, 2014 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Big Block Brit: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
We’ve featured quite a few Jensen Interceptors recently. I’m not sure if there are simply more coming to market or if we have all just been on a Jensen kick lately, but seeing yet another Interceptor is really giving… more»
Dec 10, 2014 • For Sale • 11 Comments
What a Face! 1957 Chevrolet Suburban 3100
Looking over Craigslist this morning, the face of this Suburban jumped out at me. What a mug! I think this truck may be saying “Get me back on the road or else!” This tough looking early SUV can be… more»
Dec 10, 2014 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Original Commuter: 1972 Honda Z600
If you have any memory of how big Honda’s Civic was in the 80s, you likely recall a small, tin-like structure that was as efficient as it was compact. The thing is, the Civic has lost much of that… more»
Dec 9, 2014 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Wagon with a Stiff Upper Lip: 1969 Ford Cortina
When I first saw the pictures of this Cortina Estate, the nose-in-the air attitude caused by a lack of drivetrain had me thinking of my very British father’s suggestion of “keeping a stiff upper lip” when faced with crisis…. more»
Dec 9, 2014 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1971 Mustang Mach 1: Too Rusty to Rescue?
Yesterday, I completed the purchase of a new project. I’m not ready to divulge the details just yet, but I will soon! It’s always a bit nerve-wracking, especially when you tend to buy cars like I do from sunny… more»
Dec 8, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1959 Volvo PV544 for $1,000
Even though both a 122 and a 145 currently reside in my garage, I still want to find a 544. That may sound crazy because the PV544 is the most archaic of the bunch, but it was also the lightest…. more»
Dec 8, 2014 • For Sale • 62 Comments
5 Mile Truck: 1964 Chevy C-10
Looking at this 1964 Chevy C-10 Pickup, you might think it is just another restored truck, but in reality this has only seen 5 miles since brand new. How could that be possible you might ask? You see this… more»
Dec 8, 2014 • For Sale • 33 Comments
$400 for a TD?! Oh, wait…
Since test driving an MG TD a years back, I have considered picking up a T-series project to restore on multiple occasions. They aren’t very fast, but with a slick gearbox and agile handling, they present an affordable opportunity to experience what… more»
Dec 7, 2014 • Our Projects Stories • 51 Comments
Meet My Daily Driver: 1972 Volvo 145E
Some of you already know, but for those who don’t, I just bought another Volvo! After dragging our Amazon project home the other day, I decided that I needed the wagon that we found while out hunting. The Miata… more»
Dec 7, 2014 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
Disassembly is easy to do but it can also be the undoing of an ongoing restoration. That’s been a clear lesson in project car ownership for yours truly: finish what you start. When life gets in the way, days… more»
Dec 6, 2014 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Challenge Met! A Pair of Metropolitans!
Do you like two-tone, Anglo-American cars that look like bathtubs? Have we got a deal for you! Not one, but two barn find Metropolitans are at auction right now. Thanks goes to Jim S for finding the yellow and… more»
Dec 6, 2014 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Yank Tank in Britain: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood
Barn Finds reader Ricky M sent us a tip that a rather large piece of American iron had found its way to the UK and was for sale. At 19 feet long, this Cadillac must dwarf most cars, and… more»
Dec 5, 2014 • Events For Sale Stories • 38 Comments
Find of the Year: The Baillon Collection
Looks like the car world is going to end the year with a bang! We have seen some amazing discoveries this past year, but I think it is safe to say that this one takes the cake. Outside of… more»
Dec 5, 2014 • Stories • 37 Comments
Mystery Car: Information Needed!
Typically the submissions we receive lead us to a car that someone is looking to sell, but this recent submission from Richard B is the first ad I’ve seen that the seller is seeking something other than money. In… more»
