Over a 35-year production run as different types of vehicles, the Cougar is Mercury’s best-selling nameplate overall at nearly three million units. In its early days, the auto was a “pony car” and the second from Ford to do… more»
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Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Pair Of 1969 Ford Torinos: One R-Code 428/4-Speed!
When shopping for a 1969 Ford Torino, the coveted R-Code is one every Blue Oval enthusiast dreams of finding someday, and if that’s you the search is over. But unfortunately, the pedigree is about where the positives end here,… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Estate Sale – 1974 Jensen Healey Mark II
Non-operable for ten years, this 1974 Jensen Healey Convertible in Rockwall, Texas seeks a qualified individual to sort its mechanical and electrical systems (at least) and get the classic British sports car into the wind. We saw a remarkably… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve! 1967 MGB Roadster
Barn Finds has covered MGs of all ilks, most recently this nice Braken orange “B” roadster that Russ Dixon wrote up on August 7th; it sold nearly instantly. Here’s another great opportunity to put a British roadster in your… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One of 147: 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 5-Speed
Sometimes, I get bogged down in picturing the first few years of a car’s life. This is particularly true for exotic and luxury cars, as they almost always have some sort of incredible beginning with their first owner. This… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gonna Take Some Work: 1973 Corvette Stingray
More than meets the eye is good. More work than meets the eye maybe not so much, but it appears that this is what you’re getting with this 1973 Corvette Coupe. It’s at first blush a handsome car in… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Longroof: 1981 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
The seller refers to this 1981 AMC Eagle Wagon as being in fair to good condition, and there is some interior work to do, but it looks pretty solid from what we can see in the photos. That being… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Only 2 Owners and 20k Miles: 1966 Renault Dauphine
Like the Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor, the Renault Dauphine was one of the entrants to create Post-WW2 European-built economy cars. It was in production from 1956 to 1967 with more than two million copies, although only a small… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pro Tour Prospect? 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Ford’s Mustang is an American icon. Launched in late 1964, the Mustang sold 559,000 copies in its first full model year and just shy of 3 million through the end of first-generation production in 1973. Millions of Mustangs have… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
197 Mile: 1978 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Would you buy a car that you couldn’t drive? Or at least without significantly reducing its value? Pat L. found this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car for sale in the Chicago area. The Corvette has only 197 miles… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Parked in The 1980s: 1957 Triumph TR3
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s make ideal candidates for a novice considering their first restoration project. Their elegantly simple engineering means that dismantling these vehicles to the last nut and bolt is straightforward for those… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rolling Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO took the market by storm in 1964 and led to a whole array of mid-size competitors that would dominate the rest of the decade. Originally an option on the Tempest/LeMans, the GTO (“Gas, Tires & Oil”)… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Affordable Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The term “iconic” is probably overused in the classic world, although some cars have earned the right to wear that tag. One worthy candidate is the C3 Corvette, especially the chrome-bumper models with a big-block under the hood. This… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90
Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
32k Mile Survivor: 1956 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Thanks to a big loan from Prudential, Chrysler redesigned their cars for 1955-56, making them sleeker than their predecessors. That included the Dodge Coronet, the mainstay of the division’s line-up. All of Dodge’s 2-door hardtops were also called Lancers,… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
Make An Offer: 1969 Ford Cobra Torino 428CJ
The seller of this Ford real-deal barn find has decided to offer it with a $16,000 asking price or best offer. It’s a desirable find, as it isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Ford Torino. No, this is a Cobra Torino,… more»
