Full-size rigs from the sixties into the early seventies make copy here on BF, but the mid to late seventies versions? Not so much so. And there are plenty of reasons, they got bigger (until they got smaller), were… more»
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May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
41K-Mile 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile restyled the second-generation 88 with a wraparound rear window and windshield, and lower, longer bodies. They were still on the B-body chassis, but they looked thoroughly modern and the design has held up well over the decades. The… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Second Time Around: 1986 Dodge Ram 4X4
Keen observers will recognize this 1986 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 as it was covered here on Barn Finds several months ago. At the time it was available for a BIN price of $25,000. It appears to have sold and… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
In the 1950s/early 1960s, the 190 was the more “pedestrian” automobile built by Mercedes-Benz and often served as a taxi on its home turf. More than 440,000 copies were assembled, so they were seen all over Europe and here… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Still In The Barn! 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
A barn-fresh find outside Champaign, Illinois, this 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup shows no signs of having moved under its own power in some time. Described as not running in the listing here on Craigslist, the five-window specimen can become… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Victory Edition: 1979 Triumph TR7
This 1979 Triumph TR7 hardtop is lovely royal blue, with a black top, is on Craigslist in the Binghamton, New York area with a reasonable $5,000 or best offer asking price. Thanks to Mitchell G. for this tip.
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Spotless 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
An argument for proofreading can be made from this ad for a very nice 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL here on eBay in Chicago. I’m sure the seller didn’t mean to include this sentence, “Car is rust.” No, it’s not rust, it’s… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rebuilt Engine/Transmission: 1966 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger mid-way through the 1966 model year. It was based on the Coronet platform and with its fastback style looked a bit like a large pony car (IMO). Sales would start off slow but go like… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Gold Anniversary: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet celebrated 50 years of car building in 1962 and built a limited number of Impalas wearing a special Anniversary Gold coat of paint. That includes this Super Sport that looks mostly original but has a more modern engine… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
A Worthy Project: 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
In one of the mysteries of life, Model A Ford prices are on the rise. This is in almost direct contrast to the rest of the prewar herd. Why is that? Perhaps the simple, elegant simplicity that made the… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Driver Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette received two notable styling updates in 1958. This was the first year they would wear quad headlights and the hood gained that louvered “washboard” look. Mechanically a 283 cubic inch V8 continued to deliver power to… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Movie Star Car: 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Replica
If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Although the First Generation Mustang is considered the genesis of the pony car segment, specific versions blurred the line between a pony car and a genuine muscle car. This 1969 Mach 1 is a perfect example, with its engine… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Drive it Home: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
So, do you fancy an Arizona holiday with an affordable project car that you could drive home as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? That dream could become a reality with this 1966 Ford Galaxie… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
First Year Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
Ford had high hopes for the model when it introduced the First Generation Bronco in 1966. The initial reception was positive, but sales subsequently floundered. However, a largely unloved vehicle has found new legs in the classic community. This… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last Registered in 1956: Crosley Super Wagon
Once again, from the fertile imagination of Powel Crosley and just out of sixty-seven years of storage, we have a Crosley vehicle for consideration. This one is on craigslist, a CD Super Wagon, with an asking price of $8500…. more»
