Alfa Romeo was famous for making specialty versions of its production cars. These were not always responsive to performance demands in the market – sometimes folks just wanted a roomy berlina to haul the family. But in the spider… more»
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Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Watch for Falling Trees! 1976 Ford Bronco
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1976 as an early SUV to compete against the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It remained in production until 1996 but was reincarnated in 2021 using modern technology. This ’76… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Update: 1959 King Midget Model 3
UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
“Rust-Free” Older Restoration: 1974 Ford Pinto
Here’s proof that some people actually do restore cars like a 1974 Ford Pinto. It isn’t always Hemi Cudas, Corvettes, and other muscle cars. For what it’s worth (zero), I’m all for restoring cars like Pintos, Vegas, Gremlins, Pacers,… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
“Drive It Home”: 1963 Imperial Crown
Ah, to be a fly on the wall in Chrysler Corporation’s styling department in the early 1960s, where asymmetrical and anachronistic sketches were immediately stamped “OK” and sent to the sculptors. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but there’s a refreshing… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III
Who remembers the TV show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? It was hosted by England’s Robin Leach, and you could expect to see him tooling around in a car like this 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (III). It was… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Estoril Blue Coupe: 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Just a few days ago, we featured a project-grade BMW Z3 M Coupe that went for peanuts on eBay. Much of that low price had to do with the fact that the car had been sitting for years in… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Short Wheelbase G-Wagon: 1986 Steyr-Puch 280GE
Does this short wheelbase 4×4 remind you of a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Well, that’s because they are one in the same. The Steyr-Puch 280GE is a version of the truck that has become a high-end SUV used more for commuting… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
In 1959, when Sunbeam produced the second generation Alpine, the best a frugal buyer could do if he wanted a roadster with weather protection was to suffer with side curtains. But the Alpine offered customers roll-up windows, outside door… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
29k Original Miles: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
It was only a few years ago that it was hard to classify any cars produced at the turn of the century as genuine classics. However, when a vehicle is inherently desirable, and the manufacturer is a distant memory,… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
408 Stroker: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Homologation vehicles are nothing new as manufacturers seek what is often termed “the unfair advantage” in motorsport. They are less common today but were popular in the late 1960s and 1970s as companies sought a competitive edge in the… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Some classics are what I refer to as a “swings and roundabouts” proposition, as demonstrated by this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has protected its steel but has taken… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original 307: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova served as one of Chevrolet’s most affordable new car options in the 1960s and 1970s, although the options list was long enough to allow potential buyers to order their new purchase with engines offering excellent performance. This… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Decades In New Mexico: 1971 Dodge D100 383 V8
Coming from three states known for having mostly rust-free vehicles, this 1971 Dodge D100 pickup has a sea of surface rust on the top surfaces but appears to be in really solid condition otherwise. The seller says it’s a… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Nice Rag Top Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement – a full five years after the Ford Mustang stirred things up. The car was only in production for five years (1970 to 1974) before Chrysler… more»
