In the beginning, there was the cheap, cheerful Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. This car filled the “simple sports car” niche that Donald Healey felt had been vacated as its own cars grew heavier and gained seats. At first, the Bugeye… more»
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Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Swede: 1960 Saab 93F
The demise of Saab robbed the automotive world of a manufacturer with a history littered with interesting and innovative automobiles. There seems little chance that the brand will rise from the ashes, leaving it to classics like this 1960… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-1: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible
Stating that any classic is a “1-of-1” vehicle is a bold claim, and it is one made by the owner of this stunning 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible. The included Marti Report seems to support their belief, although… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
We’ve seen a recent influx of Mopar projects at Barn Finds, with some showing more promise than others. This 1969 Dodge Charger shows promise because it is a solid vehicle with a healthy V8 under the hood. It isn’t… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A Nova Alternative? 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
Remember this breakdown from years past: Nova Omega Ventura Apollo Yup, it’s GM’s X-body line-up from the ’70s. Chevrolet got into the act first, in the early ’60s, with the Chevy II and its upscale Nova model. The additional… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe
By 1972, the “bloom was off the rose” for the Ford Mustang. From a record launch eight years earlier to a peak in sales of 607,000 units in 1966, the Mustang was just another “pony car” by the early… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rebuilt Original 400: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes, we need to look below the surface to identify the greatest attributes of a project candidate. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It looks tired but is a rock-solid vehicle with a freshly… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Former Sheriff’s Truck? 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline
Dodge’s “Sweptline era” (model years 1961 through 1971) was known for having beautifully designed beds, but some of us prefer stepside beds, known as Utiline in this era of Dodge pickup. This 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline is said to… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Tribute Drop-Top: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
The Hurst 300 is an extension of the Letter Series Chryslers of the 1950s and 1960s. With a consult from Hurst Performance, fewer than 500 of them were built for only the 1970 model year. But – except for… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002tii
Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Owner since ’72! 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Lime Gold. Few colors so instantly call to mind a particular slice of history. It’s May of 1967, just before the “Summer of Love,” and this originally 390-powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 first enters the light of day… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The “pony car” market began to heat up in 1967 in the aftermath of the tremendous success Ford had with its new Mustang. In two short years, the competition grew to include the Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Mercury Cougar,… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4.5 Liter V8! 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
I’ve always thought that Mercedes of this 1973 280 SE’s generation had a stately bearing about themselves – light green or not, which we are told is its born-with hue. Documentation from the original owner comes with this 62… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Gothic Hearse: 1938 Cadillac LaSalle
From 1927 to 1940, LaSalle was a “poor man’s” Cadillac, built by GM but sold for less money than the Caddy. It was never a huge seller and insiders felt it took sales away from the company’s premium marque,… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1981 Kelmark GT
One of the cool things that set Kelmark Engineering apart from some of the other kit car manufacturers is that they also offered finished products, complete and ready for the buyer to hop in and drive away, along with… more»
