Having just covered Giovanni Michelotti’s work with Triumph in the ’60s – when he sketched the Herald, Spitfire, GT6, and TR4 – we now turn the clock back to meet him at Lancia. Michelotti’s first work for Lancia was… more»
Exceptionally Solid: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup
It is common for older Pickups to suffer rust issues, but this is not due to poor design. The type of life they generally lead exposes them to adverse conditions, and rot seems almost inevitable. That is why this… more»
BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan
Long-term ownership is always desirable with classic cars, making this 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan something out of the box. Until recently, it belonged to the same family since the day it drove out of the dealership. It was… more»
454 Patina Palooza! 1979 Chevrolet C10
At some point, an honest conversation about “patina” has to be had. As with many Barn Finds commenters’ positions, I’m not a fan – especially of “made to order” or faux patina. Sure, it’s one thing to find an… more»
Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
Droptop Dakota? 1990 Dodge SE Pickup
Who knew? A Dodge Dakota convertible? Really? Well, I guess I should have known but I didn’t and I was completely surprised by this 1990 SE pickup – I actually thought, at first, that it was a backyard Sawzall… more»
Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
Unrestored Californian: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Want to own a race-bred LeMans winner? That’s how Triumph steered customers to the GT6. In 1963, Giovanni Michelotti duly designed a fastback based on the Spitfire but its weight was a hindrance when paired with that car’s little… more»