It’s not easy to make the determination that a car is too far gone to save: Sometimes it’s too rusty, sometimes the parts and labor required are worth ten times more than the finished product, sometimes it’s a lack… more»
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Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Patina Rat Rod? 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb
Note the title, it’s the seller’s suggestion, not mine! Now that I’ve got that matter out of the way, let’s consider the case of this 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb. The seller also suggests that it possesses the vibe of… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
51k Mile Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Phoenix
In the 1970s, Pontiac adapted the popular Chevrolet Nova for sale under their brand, calling it Ventura II (at first) and Phoenix later. Because of General Motors’ shift to sharing powerplants across divisions, many later Phoenix had Chevy engines,… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Triumph TR4A
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this TR4A running and driving, so we are relisting it. Be sure to take another look and cast your high bid below. Classic British sports cars offer one of the… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models. However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Minerva Blue Turbo: 1979 Porsche 930
If you recall the hit comedy that provided a staggeringly accurate portray of corporate life called Office Space, you may remember that the neanderthal boss drove a Porsche 911 in the memorable shade of Minerva Blue. Thankfully, given how unbearable Lundberg is,… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
50K Mile Eighties Icon: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Miles, Long Ownership: 1983 Porsche 911SC Coupe
\ In the late 1970s, Porsche was planning to sunset the venerable 911 in favor of its front-engined 928. But one last iteration would grace the streets before the 911’s discontinuation: the 911 SC. Arriving in 1978, the new… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mostly Original: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
At Barn Finds, we always appreciate the input from our readers, whether it is via your comments on our articles, or your ability to spot excellent and interesting classics for us to feature. The simple fact is that without… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Outstanding Condition: 1956 Porsche 356A
Any unrestored classic that presents so well after nearly seven decades of active service stands as a shining example of the company’s attention to detail and an owner’s desire to preserve their pride and joy for future generations to… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
For several reasons, classic post-war British sports cars can represent excellent first project candidates. The engineering and construction techniques mean that they are easy to disassemble and bolt back together. They are also generally fairly affordable, a significant consideration… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Pair of Rusty 1965 Ford Mustangs
The hot new Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the mid-1960s. From 1964 to 1966, Ford built nearly 1.3 million of them, so they could be seen on practically any street corner in the USA. Mustangs produced in… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
396 V8 Parts Car? 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice mid-season in 1965 as a luxury version of the Impala. The move was intended to give Chevy a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s new luxury car, the LTD (a glitzy Galaxie 500). It became a series… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
All Stock Except Exhaust: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Ford began development of the Fox platform in 1973. Designed to accommodate downsized versions of several Ford cars, its first job was carrying the Fairmont. But a priority for Iacocca was correcting the sins of the Mustang II, so… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Black on Black Drop-Top: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
The fourth generation of the Chevy Corvette (C4) was in production from 1984 to 1996. By 1992, sales had cooled off to just under 20,500 copies, its lowest in 30 years. The ’92 convertible was a relatively rare model… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Diesel Survivor: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D
After the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s, some U.S. automakers dabbled with diesel engines to stretch the dollar as the “gas” pump. Oldsmobile was probably the one to have the most success, but they were not alone. German… more»
